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December 18, 2024 - View in browser

PRODUCTS 16 Holiday Gifts for Wheelchair Users This year’s holiday gift guide features 16 products that New Mobility staff and contributors can’t live without. We have gifts at a variety of price ranges — from $25 and under, like grip straps and flameless candles; to midrange purchases like wet-weather gloves and a massage gun; to bigger items like a more dependable set of wheel locks — plus a whole lot more.   NEWS Pioneering Inclusive Restaurant Contento to Close After 3 1/2 years of widespread acclaim and awards for its revolutionary approach to accessibility, Contento restaurant in New York City will close its doors Dec. 21. Read more about its founders’ hope that Contento’s impact lives on.   WHAT TO WATCH Super/Man Shows Christopher Reeve Beyond the Cure Before watching, Teal Sherer was afraid the new documentary would fall into the same inspirational trap as most media depictions of the late actor. Although a few parts did make her cringe, Sherer found the movie gives an intimate look at Reeve’s life while also exploring big-picture issues like his role in the disability community. Read the full review on newmobility.com and watch Super/Man on Max and other streaming services. SPONSORED CONTENT 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! Managing Bladder & 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 our 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. PERSPECTIVES Wheelchair Builder Muhammad Hussain Shah Muhammad Hussain Shah grew up in rural northern Pakistan and still lives in this mountainous area even after his 2016 spinal cord injury. See how he gets through his day — managing limited access to electricity while designing and manufacturing custom wooden wheelchairs that can cope with rugged terrain. PRO TIP Taking Action Against a Hospital When wheelchair user Barb Zablotney received subpar medical treatment in 2021 due to lack of accessibility and a staff untrained to meet her needs, she made the difficult decision to sue the hospital. We take you inside her three-year legal battle and how she won a settlement she hopes will make it easier for local wheelchair users to get the care they need.

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