PRO TIPS
Disabled Women Share Their Cosmetic Hacks
When Esme Mazzeo researched how cosmetics companies are making their products more accessible, she was largely disappointed. But she did find a community of women who’ve developed their own hacks to apply their own makeup independently and beautifully. Click the link to read their stories and tips, and how Mazzeo found one brand — Guide Beauty — that is taking inclusion seriously.
Dating with a Disability and Accepting Care
When it comes to disability and relationships, most people think of accepting care in terms of functional help, whether it’s getting dressed or going to the bathroom. In her latest Own It column, Regan Linton argues that care is something we all deserve, regardless of disability. “Every person out there is porous and vulnerable, with injuries, insecurities, feelings and lots of baggage. Everyone has flesh, blood and spirit that need to be tended,” she writes. “Frankly, on every dating app profile page, there should be a little flashing GIF that says, “Note: This human requires care.”
PARALYMPICS
Athlete Blogs: A Jammed Chain and Paddling Toward Paris
The Paralympics finished last week, and the world’s best adaptive athletes managed to put on an amazing show despite the all-consuming weirdness of competing in the middle of a pandemic. To help keep you fueled until the next Games (Beijing 2022!), check out our final athlete blogs: Handcyclist Alicia Dana recounts how a rogue chain jammed her gold medal dreams, and paracanoeist Susan Seipel details how a silver medal followed by a roller-coaster final race has her dreaming of Paris 2024.
PRODUCTS
Pride's New Group 2 Power Chair Features Quicker Charging, Longer Range Lithium Batteries
Pride Mobility released a new wheelchair series, the Jazzy Evo 613, for power wheelchair users who don’t require complex seating and positioning. It boasts a host of new features including an option for a lithium-ion battery pack, 13-inch mid-drive wheels and three inches of ground clearance. Check out the full details here.
VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
Register Now for United Spinal Association's 75th Anniversary Gala
What do Tony award winners Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ali Stroker, PBS correspondent Amna Nawaz, and congressman Steve Bartlett have in common? They’re all part of United Spinal’s blowout 75th Anniversary Gala, Building an Inclusive World. The virtual celebration is November 10 and registration is free! Please spread the word and invite your family, friends and network. Click the link to register.
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