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PRODUCTS Testing MagnaReady's Adaptive Jeans Mike Franz got his hands on a pair of MagnaReady’s new Five Pocket Magnetic Fly Jeans and found their velcro and magnetic closures, along with reinforced loops, made it easier to get dressed and to cath. Plus, they look good. Click the link for his full review and a discount code if you want to purchase. Two New Power Wheelchair Control Options Empower Users These recently released controllers give power wheelchair users with limited dexterity more options to complete everyday tasks independently. The Switch-It CTRL+5 lets you use your voice to easily adjust your seating position and seat elevation. The iON Integrated Drive Control System allows you to control up to eight external devices, like smartphones or computers, through the drive controls of your wheelchair. TRAVEL Rethinking the Excuses That Kept Me From Traveling Internationally Regan Linton set a goal to travel to England for her 40th birthday. The pandemic made that impossible, and then “reasons not to” kept popping up. She shares how she channeled her younger self to change her attitude and how traveling abroad reinvigorated her to get out into the world and make things happen. SPONSORED CONTENT Host on Airbnb: Get Ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026™  As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaches, accessible places to stay are more important than ever. Airbnb invites you to a free webinar for the accessibility community, sharing how hosting and showcasing your home’s accessibility features can create welcoming stays and new income opportunities. Register here or email accessibilityteam@airbnb.com to learn more. PRO TIPS Funding Accessible Home Modifications Funding a home accessibility remodel or a new build of an accessible home is likely to be one of the biggest expenses you'll ever have. But there are a variety of programs that can help ease the financial load. This guide breaks down the various funding streams you can use to make your dreams of an accessible home a reality. Searching for Osteoporosis Solutions as a Wheelchair User For wheelchair users, bone loss often develops rapidly and progresses unnoticed until, snap … broken femur, foot or [insert lower body bone here]. Cheryl Angelelli explains how she took proactive steps to improve her bone health and reduce the risk of fractures so she could maintain her active lifestyle. We're a third of the way to our $100,000 goal to bring back a regular print edition of New Mobility. Please donate today to make sure New Mobility can keep delivering valuable content by and for wheelchair users.  Make a Sustaining Gift Today!

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