New High-Performance Wheelchair Wheels

August 3, 2022

PRODUCTS

Vapor Wheels Debuts Two Customizable, High-Performance Wheel Sets

Vapor Wheels recently began offering two manual wheelchair wheel sets: the aluminum rim Vapor 13 series and the carbon rim Vapor X Series. Nearly every component of the wheels — from hub, rim and handrim color to performance tire choices — can be customized. Plus, the wheels are assembled in the U.S. and come with user-friendly features, such as nonproprietary components and the ability to swap handrims without removing the tire. 

WEBINAR

Assisted Suicide Laws and Equality in Dignity

On Sept. 9, four disability-rights leaders including John Kelly, director of Not Dead Yet, and Vincenzo Piscopo, president and CEO of United Spinal Association, will be discussing assisted suicide laws and their impact on equality, dignity and access to care for people with disabilities. Click the link for info on how to register. 

PRO TIPS

Clothing Hacks for Wheelchair Users

Clothes that don’t look frumpy or messy while seated are hard to find if you are a wheelchair user, and accommodating leg bags, pouches and cathing with limited hand function can be even more demanding. Jenny Smith gets advice and ideas from wheelchair users who have adapted their clothes to make them more functional while retaining their style.

Accessible Birding 101

Birding is an activity that can take many forms — from trying to spot new species to taking photos to using birdsongs to guide your meditation. Elliott Lapin talks with adaptive birders for tips, tricks and equipment to get the most out of whatever kind of birding calls to you. 

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