New Mobility, Adaptive Clothing

 

November 1, 2024 - View in browser

FASHION Reviewed: Jamey Perry for JCPenney Adaptive Clothing Line JCPenney recently released a line of affordable adaptive clothing that offers something rare for wheelchair users: choice. Shannon Kelly tried seven different items from the collection of adaptive jackets, pants, shirts and leggings to see what worked best for her body type and level of function. Read the full review here. PRODUCTS Folding a More Affordable Wheelchair A new wheelchair prototype from wheelchair user and assistive technology pioneer Rory Cooper takes its inspiration from Japanese kirigami paper cutting and folding. The unique manufacturing method allows Cooper’s team to produce a custom wheelchair in four hours or less using a single sheet of aluminum. They hope the technique can play a role in making manual wheelchairs more affordable. SPONSORED CONTENT Is Your Wheelchair Cushion Really Supporting You? Medicare-coded Orbiter Med is designed to help with skin integrity and influence posture and stability for an unparalleled custom seating experience. It features the cutting-edge blend of custom configurations and Kalogon’s Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) as seen in Disability Rehabilitation and the Journal of Tissue Viability. Call now to see how Orbiter Med can be customized for you: 321.465.4504 Interested in a Personal Exoskeleton? Use our START tool to decide if you might be a good fit! Begin the free screening process with Lifeward by clicking here: GoLifeward.com/start. Medicare now covers ReWalk Exoskeletons for eligible beneficiaries, and with benefits including reduced pain and spasticity, improved bowel function and quality of life, it’s easy to see why ReWalk is #MoreThanWalking! NEWS American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Violating Wheelchair Users' Rights Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines — the largest fine DOT has ever assessed for disability violations. It also acknowledged the problem isn’t limited to American Airlines, and that the department has active investigations into violations by other airlines. Will the fine make a difference for airline accountability? Join the conversation on our Instagram channel. PERSPECTIVES Life on Wheels Behind Bars Donavan Bryant is a wheelchair user serving a 12-year prison sentence in New York. He gives us a look at what life is like in prison — from getting mobility equipment, to showering, managing health issues, dealing with other inmates and more. “Being in a situation like prison,” he writes, “you’re either going to have some serious personal growth or you are going to go mad, simple as that.” SPONSORED CONTENT Learn How to Rent Your Accessible Property at the Airbnb and United Spinal Association Host Academy “There is great recreation within our area, but there are not really any hotels that have adequate and ample accessibility. So we decided this is a great opportunity to provide that and make it available to others with disabilities,” says Jeff McCaffery, a wheelchair user and Airbnb host in California.  Learn more about how to rent your accessible properties at our November 19th event. Managing Bladder and Bowel Health with Spinal Cord Injuries Getting used to bladder and bowel management can be a challenge for some people with spinal cord injuries. Visit Wellspect's website to learn more about how things change for both men and women after such an injury, and the best ways to manage bladder and bowel health.

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