New Mobility, Inside the Paralympics

Sept 5, 2024 - View in browser PRODUCTS New Adaptive Gaming Controllers for Xbox Disabled gamers now have more options for getting the most out of an Xbox. Microsoft announced the release of three new controllers, including an adaptive joystick that you can mount to different surfaces. There are also customizable third-party options and a line of 3D-printable button toppers. PARALYMPICS Inside the Paris Paralympics Manual wheelchair user Suzanne Edwards is getting an inside look at the Paralympics through her job, and she says that the Paris Games have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She shares what it’s been like seeing the Athlete Village, managing accessibility in such a historic city, participating in the torch relay and enjoying the energy in the competition venues. SPONSORED CONTENT iManage-SCI Study: Monitoring and Improving Well-Being for Individuals with SCI The University of Delaware, in cooperation with Kessler Foundation, is recruiting participants for a research study to evaluate the benefits of a web-based program used to monitor and improve emotional well-being for individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury. If you're interested, click the link to contact the study team. PERSPECTIVES Quad Hands In 2018, Reveca Torres wrote an NM piece titled “Quad Hands.” It was so compelling that we recently asked her to revisit it. We also showed it to four other quads — including a mother, a gamer, an artist and a Lego fanatic — to see what it might spark. The result? Five short essays about how quads view and work with their hands. PRO TIPS From 'Roughing It' to Glamping: Camping for Wheelchair Users Bob Vogel’s guide to adaptive camping has you covered whether you’re looking for a real bed and bathroom in a beautiful location or tips for how to sleep under the stars with as little equipment as possible. “The cool thing about camping is there’s no ‘right’ way to do it,” he writes. Here’s how four wheelchair users camp at various levels of comfort, from basic “roughing it” to car camping and glamping. Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement for Wheelchair Users Surgeries to repair blown shoulders have a pretty poor record of success. We look at one of the newer, more promising options — Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement — and talk to wheelchair users who’ve had it done. They and experts report that while it’s not something to be taken lightly, RTSA can be a good option for those with severe damage. Also, Carol Spiker shares a diary of her recovery from the surgery. New Mobility publishes member content for United Spinal Association, whose mission is to improve quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries and all wheelchair users. It's free to join United Spinal. Join here.   Copyright © 2024 United Spinal Association. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 120-34 Queens Blvd. Ste 330 Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list