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The improbable and majority story of the origin of the new mobility
For 35 years, New Mobility has confidently delivered insider information to wheelchair users while helping able-bodied readers see beyond stereotypes, but behind the scenes “the little magazine that could” twisted into the winds of destiny, almost bending three times along the way. Jean Dobbs tells the crazy story, starting with her first day on the job in 1991, when she was lucky enough to have NM founder Sam Maddox create amazing, untold stories from our community. Also:
Products
OmniCuff Review: Universality and Function…at a Cost
Most people with limited hand function are probably familiar with wearing a universal bracelet: it’s not attractive, but it’s easy to use and very functional. Mike Franz tests a new armband and accessories designed to make it easier to grip a wide variety of objects, from a cup to a phone, utensils and more. While the OmniCuff worked as advertised, find out why it still gives it a mixed review.
Humor
TSA-funded
Click the link or the comic strip to see more of Mat Barton’s comics exposing the wide variety of indignities wheelchair users experience while flying.
Perspectives
60 years paralyzed and grateful for one more 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 surviving 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 big step toward regaining independence. We explain the different routes to get back on the road, share resources for finding the best gear, and offer some of our favorite items to help fuel your automotive fantasies.
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