New Mobility Newsletter

 

December 3, 2024 - View in browser

NEW ISSUE   The Improbable and Mostly True Origin Story of New Mobility For 35 years New Mobility has confidently delivered insider information to wheelchair users while helping nondisabled readers see beyond stereotypes, but behind the scenes “the little magazine that could” twisted in the winds of fate, almost folding three times along the way. Jean Dobbs tells the crazy story, starting with her first day on the job in 1991, when she lucked upon NM founder Sam Maddox cranking out amazing, untold stories from our community. Also: Read the Nov-Dec digital edition Six cringeworthy and cutting-edge ads from the 1990s and early 2000s Four stories of people featured in NM then and now Three Bully Pulpits to remember And one digital future PRODUCTS OmniCuff Review: Universality and Function ... At a Cost Most people with limited hand function are probably familiar with using a universal cuff: not sexy, but easy to use and highly functional. Mike Franz tests a new cuff and attachments designed to make it easier to grasp a wide variety of objects — everything from a cup, to a phone, utensils and more. While the OmniCuff worked as advertised, find out why he still gives it a mixed review.   HUMOR Grounded by the TSA Click the link or the comic strip to see more of Mat Barton’s spot-on comic that exposes the wide variety of humiliations wheelchair users experience while flying. SPONSORED CONTENT UpLyft Independent & Assisted Transfer System UpLyft is the first seated self-transfer system allowing people with limited mobility to independently transfer between their bed and wheelchair at home – no caregiver assistance required! UpLyft can also be used by caregivers and nurses to transfer patients at home, as well as in healthcare institutions, with zero lifting or physical force required. QUICKIE QS5 X: Folding Lightweight Manual Wheelchair The QUICKIE QS5 X redefines easy folding. With FreeFold technology, folding is 40% easier—perfect for hassle-free car transfers. Designed for effortless lifting, it features an optional folding fastener to keep it securely locked during transport. Crafted with a durable aluminum frame, the QS5 X delivers lightweight convenience and rigid-like performance with its oval-tubed 4-arm cross-brace. Convenience meets comfort! PERSPECTIVES 60 Years Paralyzed and Grateful for Another Day Tim Gilmer was driving to a wound care clinic on a rainy winter morning when a jogger ran into the road without looking. Read how the experience unfolded and what it taught him about aging as a wheelchair user. “The hardest thing is just making it from one day to the next,” Gilmer writes. “You never know what is literally around the corner.” PRO TIP Driving as a Wheelchair User For many people new to wheelchair life, figuring out how to drive again can be a huge step toward restoring independence. We explain the different routes to getting back on the road, share resources to find the best equipment and offer some of our favorite articles to help fuel your automotive fantasies.

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