Merchandise
opens in a brand new windowJCPenney Has Reasonably priced, Adaptive Denims
Sure, the retailer you bear in mind out of your mid-’90s journeys to the mall remains to be round and is forward of the curve with regards to adaptive vogue. JCPenney affords a wide array of adaptive garments on its web site, and its not too long ago launched adaptive denims for women and men function hook-and-loop fasteners, adjustable waistbands and pull-on loops. Each are at present out there for the inexpensive value of $23.99 a pair with the code HOMEDEAL.
Information
opens in a brand new windowNeilsen Basis Proclaims Newest opens in a brand new windowWheelchair opens in a brand new window Customers to Win $1 Million
On Sept. 19, the Craig H. Neilsen Basis revealed the winners of its annual Visionary Prize, given to people who’re working to make the world a greater place for folks dwelling with spinal wire accidents. This yr’s winner’s embrace certainly one of NM’s 2021 Individuals of the Yr, Vincent Pierce, a gun violence survivor who helps run a non-profit devoted to empowering disabled nursing dwelling residents; Carmen Daniels Jones, a incapacity advertising skilled; and Victor Calise, who spent a long time working to make New York Metropolis extra accessible. Every will obtain the unrestricted $1 million prize.
Comedian
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How We Roll
opens in a brand new windowAaron Broverman Rolls Right into a New Chapter
For the previous 4 years, Aaron Broverman has written our How We Roll column, profiling attention-grabbing wheelchair customers from our group. For his closing installment earlier than we transition to a brand new column, Broverman takes us inside his personal life as a journalist and father of a toddler. “Elevating a 3-year-old specifically is like somebody simply threw a grenade right into a crowded room — you’re simply going about your day after which out of the blue, chaos,” he writes.
Professional Ideas
opens in a brand new windowRethinking Rehab
It’s no secret that rehabilitation stays for SCI survivors are getting shorter and shorter, and plenty of wheelchair customers are thrust again into the group with out the life abilities they should thrive. We present how three transitional rehab suppliers are filling gaps in conventional rehab by combining bodily actions, each day dwelling abilities, community-building and peer mentoring.
opens in a brand new windowAir Journey Ideas for Wheelchair Customers
This month’s New Mobility cowl story took you opens in a brand new windowcontained in the battle for more-accessible air journey, however wheelchair customers nonetheless must fly whereas we look ahead to much-needed reforms. To assist make your journeys go as easily as doable, listed below are ideas from United Spinal Affiliation’s new Navigating the Skies information, together with reserving suggestions, requesting lodging, getting by way of safety, boarding your flight and defending your gear.
