LEGACY
Judy Heumann: Honoring the 'Mother of the Disability Rights Movement'
Following the March 4 death of disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann, we curated a series of pieces to illustrate the overwhelming breadth of her legacy fighting for our community.
We begin with an excerpt from her memoir that drops us into the most famous event of her career: the Section 504 sit-in in 1977. Fast forward to a 1986 interview with New Mobility founder Sam Maddox in which Heumann speaks about the importance of connecting with other disabled people. And for a post-ADA perspective, Emily Ladau shows Heumann cementing her legacy by actively mentoring the next generation of disability leaders. She changed the world — and made sure the rest of us will keep at it too.
PRODUCTS
Permobil Releases Mid-Wheel-Drive Standing Power Wheelchair
The newest power wheelchair from Permobil combines standing functionality with the maneuverability of a mid-wheel-drive base. The M Corpus VS features Permobil’s latest suspension system, new knee supports designed for easier use by those with limited hand function, and compatibility with a wide variety of seating options.
CAPTION CONTEST WINNER
We published this Mat Barton comic in our last newsletter and on Instagram, asking for your best satirical captions, and got over 100 responses. Here is our favorite:
Stephanie Wood, Harleysville, PA.
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