New Mobility 2.0
Adapting and evolving in our digital future
January 2025 marks the first month that New Mobility The presence is totally digital. Read more about how we’re developing new formats to expand our reach while staying true to what brought us here: producing authentic, in-depth content from and for our community.
News
Recover hand function after spinal cord injury: approved device
The Food and Drug Administration has approved ONWARD’s ARC-EX transcutaneous stimulation device. Research has shown that the device can improve hand function in people with chronic SCI, in addition to a number of other benefits including better sensation and better bowel and bladder control.
What to watch
A disability-focused version of Jack and the Beanstalk
If you’re tired of the endless search for streaming content, check out Jack and the Beanstalk, a new short film from Regan Linton, an award-winning actor, wheelchair user and New Mobility taxpayer. Their new take on the classic tale revolves around a grocery store worker who is denied a living wage due to his disability and features wheelchair users Stewart Tucker Lundy and Kalyn Rose Heffernan.
Travel
Rediscovering myself in Greece
About to turn 60, Ellen Stohl needed the kind of fresh perspective that only travel can provide. A trip to Greece, with boardwalk-accessible beaches, elevator access to historical monuments like the Acropolis, and top-notch dining options, provided the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and culture to help her recharge and celebrate.
Pro tip
How to be seen and heard as a wheelchair user
It doesn’t take much adaptation for wheelchair users to connect in small group settings. But how do you avoid getting lost in large social gatherings, where the conversation can literally go over your head? John Beer speaks to other wheelchair users to get practical advice on how to stand out when you can’t stand up.
Support new mobilityWait! Before exploring other parts of the Internet, consider supporting New Mobility. For more than three decades, New Mobility has published innovative content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technologies, and demand equity in healthcare, travel, and all facets of life. But none of this is cheap, easy or profitable. Your support helps us provide wheelchair users with the resources to build a fulfilling life. |
