Mark Boatman, 1975-2017
New Mobility contributor Mark Boatman died on December 8 of complications related to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The post Mark Boatman, 1975-2017 appeared first on New Mobility.
View ArticlePlease Remain Seated
Cartoonist Mat Barton and collaborator Adam Cooper joined the exclusive ranks of cartoonists who’ve been published in the New Yorker. Where will Cooper and Barton (CAB) take “Please Remain Seated”?...
View ArticleCrip Buzz: LoveStory
CNN’s online LoveStory series included a piece on Kristen, a wheelchair-using New Yorker who lets us tag along on a first date. The post Crip Buzz: LoveStory appeared first on New Mobility.
View ArticleMindfulness Meditation
I find having a spinal cord injury in this fast-paced 21st century can be overwhelming and exhausting to my body, mind and spirit. By integrating some slow-paced practices I’ve been able to sit back,...
View ArticleGrounding Explained
Most gardeners and beach bums agree nature has a restorative effect. But what if being in direct physical contact with the earth actually makes us healthier? The post Grounding Explained appeared first...
View ArticleUnited Spinal Webinar: Sexual Sustainability After Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Marcalee Sipski Alexander wrote the e-book on sexuality and SCI — literally. Her desire to share her knowledge directly with those who will most benefit from it is also why she is presenting a free...
View ArticleToyota’s Start Your Impossible Campaign
Toyota, the Worldwide Mobility Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has released commercials featuring people with disabilities as part of its Start Your Impossible campaign. The post Toyota’s...
View ArticleFresh Approach to Fatigue
Those of us who live with fatigue-causing conditions know that sometimes pushing ourselves to be more active can create big problems. This is where tools like Fitbits come in handy. The post Fresh...
View ArticleAdaptive Yoga Moves
Those with movement challenges associated with MS or other neuromuscular conditions require a more creative approach to traditional postures. The post Adaptive Yoga Moves appeared first on New Mobility.
View ArticleWheelchair Sports Federation Brings Winter Paralympics to the Web
Wheelchair Sports Federation Media’s crack team of volunteer journalists and photographers to post the best of the games for those of us following from home. The post Wheelchair Sports Federation...
View ArticleFollowing a Dream
Following a dream she had one night, Kristina Rhoades and her husband quit their jobs, sold their home and moved to New Mexico. After a career in sales, she turned her focus to creating desert retreat...
View ArticleHow Will a Ban on Plastic Straws Affect You?
Banning plastic straws is good for the environment, but potentially bad for disability access. The post How Will a Ban on Plastic Straws Affect You? appeared first on New Mobility.
View Article3 Instagram Wheelers to Follow
As it turns out we really do want to see photos of what your dog just did. In addition to keeping up with family and friends, we can also follow accounts of interesting people, including the three...
View ArticleDancing the Ramp
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Alice Sheppard dreamed about dancing on a giant ramp, so she built one for her show. The post Dancing the Ramp appeared first on New Mobility.
View ArticleKayak Paddle Solution
Angle Oar offers two mounted paddle systems to make recreational, adaptive kayaking much easier for people with limited arm motion or stamina. The post Kayak Paddle Solution appeared first on New...
View ArticleHealing Through Activism, Memoir Writing
HolLynn D’Lil was one of hundreds who participated in the historic demonstrations to get one of the earliest disability rights regulations signed. Now D’Lil has gathered up her memorabilia and...
View ArticleDiane Ketelsen Loves a Challenge
Aspiring sports photographer Diane Ketelsen was studying fashion design when she took a photography class, and it changed her direction. “I fell in love with the photographic image and I knew it was...
View ArticleStop the Presses!
In every significant national event, wheelchair users are involved. Tim Gilmer and Josie Byzek reflect on how New Mobility tells our stories. The post Stop the Presses! appeared first on New Mobility.
View ArticleCrip Buzz: Celebrating Disability Pride
Celebrating disability pride on social media. The post Crip Buzz: Celebrating Disability Pride appeared first on New Mobility.
View ArticleMarisa Hamamoto’s Infinite Flow
If you live in Los Angeles and are interested in dance, Infinite Flow may be for you — whether you have a disability or not. The post Marisa Hamamoto’s Infinite Flow appeared first on New Mobility.
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