Life for the Disabled Will Soon Be Better and Here’s Why
Author: Pavel KuljukPublished: 2024/12/27Post type: Opinion article, EditorialIssue: Editorials and opinion articles – List of publications Page content: Synopsis Introduction Major Synopsis: Global investments in disability technology and market growth promise a transformative future, positioning people with disabilities as a prosperous and privileged demographic in society. Why it is important:
Changes At Disney Bring Challenges, Frustration For Those With Disabilities
Mary Benhart’s family gushed about Disney World’s willingness to accommodate people with disabilities in a company announcement last year. “You can actually relax as a special needs family,” Benhart said, sitting next to her husband, who uses a wheelchair, and their two young children. “That’s all.” But those same accommodations
Pioneering Inclusive Restaurant Contento to Close
Three and a half years after opening its doors to award-winning reviews and widespread praise for its revolutionary approach to accessibility, New York City restaurant Contento will close its doors on Saturday, December 21. Owner and founder Yannick Benjamin, New Mobility Person of the Year, thanked the restaurant’s loyal customers
After Ending Subminimum Wage, States See Workforce Gains
As federal officials consider ending a program that allows employers to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage, a new study suggests there are few downsides to doing so. In what is believed to be the first of its kind studyResearchers examined the consequences in two states that eliminated
ONWARD Transcutaneous Stimulation Device Offers Functional Return After SCI
Photo courtesy of ADELANTE People with spinal cord injuries will soon have a new treatment option to improve neurological function and sensation. December 19 FORWARD Medical announced that it has received FDA clearance to market its ARC-EX transcutaneous stimulation device, making it the first transcutaneous stimulation system available for clinical
Culinary Program Empowers Adults With IDD
DALLAS – With a list of ingredients and a whiteboard full of assignments, instructor Rachel Randel announces today’s recipe: gluten-free blueberry muffins. Wearing black aprons, gloves and hairnets, the students are ready to work. The first step is to make sure the kitchen is clean before collecting cranberries, baking soda,
2024 Marks 10 Years for Living with Hearing Loss Blog — Blog
Thank you for making our community a welcoming and nurturing environment for the tenth year in a row! 2024 has been another busy year of writing, speaking, and hearing access consulting! and of course We listen to you projections and Listen and beyond book signings! I look forward to many
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 in a variety of price ranges: from $25 or less, to $100 or less, and larger purchases of $100 or more. Gifts under $25 Flanges I keep a small packet
Powering the Future: Everyday Objects Transformed into Smart Energy Harvesters
Author: Texas A&M UniversityPublished: 2024/12/21Post type: AdvertisementIssue: Home Assistance Products (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Definition Introduction Main article Comments, ideas, updates Synopsis: Transforming everyday objects into adaptive energy harvesting interfaces, revolutionizing home automation, accessibility and energy efficiency through 3D printed augmentations and AI-powered tools. Why it is important: This
Already Battered Disability Providers Say More Cuts Could Be Coming
Disability service providers across the country are struggling to maintain their offerings, with many reporting they are rejecting new referrals and discontinuing programs and worrying the situation could get worse. TO survey published this week finds that 90% of providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have faced moderate
Inside The Journey to Receive Medical Treatment For Palestinians in Gaza
It is almost impossible to flee war, except for a small number of the sick and wounded who are offered a dramatic path to safety.
New Mobility Newsletter – Dec. 18, 2024
Products 16 Christmas gifts for wheelchair users This year’s holiday gift guide features 16 products that New Mobility staff and taxpayers cannot live without it. We have gifts in a variety of price ranges: from $25 and under, like grab straps and flameless candles; to mid-range purchases, like wet weather
