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The Bellyak Prone Kayak

What’s a kayaker to do when the water’s so high he can’t sit up without smacking his head on a tree? Well, he grabs tape, foam and plastic sheeting, and invents a prone kayak. The post The Bellyak...

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Sarah Foley Lives Vertically

Sarah Foley wants to ignite other women wheelchair users with an undeniable glow of healing, self-acceptance and friendship. The post Sarah Foley Lives Vertically appeared first on New Mobility.

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News September 2019

The Quad Podcast. Queer Eye for the Wheeled Guy. SCI Research Survey. Wine on Wheels a Success. Ffora Thinking. Camp Adventure Tower. The post News September 2019 appeared first on New Mobility.

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Big Ideas in Transportation

The last thing we want is to relive the rise of ridesharing companies, when people with disabilities were left sitting on the curb. This time around, as autonomous vehicles emerge, we’re at the table....

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News October 2019

Three Fridas, One Vision. #IndependTips. Barker Breaks Big. Access Guru. Advocacy Matters. The post News October 2019 appeared first on New Mobility.

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Bird is the Word

Birdability founder Virginia Rose is passionate about birds, nature and the trails that lead to both, and she is certain there’s at least one disabled person like her in most cities. The post Bird is...

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Manu Heras, Intrepid Explorer

In the past five years Manu Heras has hitchhiked, “frontpacked” and van-camped through all the continents except Antarctica. The post Manu Heras, Intrepid Explorer appeared first on New Mobility.

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Quickly and Easily Sign Up for SCI Clinical Trials

Finding an SCI clinical trial that’s right for you has never been easier. The post Quickly and Easily Sign Up for SCI Clinical Trials appeared first on New Mobility.

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Good Places to Work

The American Association of People with Disabilities unveils the best places to work, and BraunAbility launches its Drive for Inclusion. The post Good Places to Work appeared first on New Mobility.

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Volunteers Needed for Study of Delays in Cancer Diagnosis Among People with...

The Massachusetts General Hospital is recruiting volunteers with mobility impairments diagnosed with cancer. The post Volunteers Needed for Study of Delays in Cancer Diagnosis Among People with...

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Better Living Through Vitamins

Mary Twohey loved helping people as part of her job at an independent living center but says she couldn’t turn down the opportunity to become a partner of the vitamin company. The post Better Living...

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The Wellness Your Way Festival

The Wellness Your Way Festival bills itself as a “life-altering weekend experience to kick-start your journey to a healthy lifestyle.” The post The Wellness Your Way Festival appeared first on New...

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Casa Cabo Pulmo: Showcasing the Beauty of Accessibility

The United Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s miniseries, “Accessibility is Beautiful,” explores architect-designed homes that showcase universal design. The post Casa Cabo Pulmo: Showcasing the Beauty of...

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United Spinal Association Recommends Suspending Chapter Events, asks for...

If your homecare has been interrupted by COVID-19, please let United Spinal know. The post United Spinal Association Recommends Suspending Chapter Events, asks for COVID-19 Homecare Stories appeared...

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Free Vitamin C for Readers from Ubee Nutrition

Ubee Nutrition is offering our readers and members free vitamin C in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Free Vitamin C for Readers from Ubee Nutrition appeared first on New Mobility.

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Great (but Realistic) Expectations: The ADA at 30

Josie Byzek interviews advocates about how our civil rights law has performed since it passed, and where it needs to go next.

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ADA. The T-Shirt by Portugal. The Man

Portugal. The Man has designed a cool new T-shirt to celebrate the ADA's 30th Anniversary

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Three Leaders Awarded $1 Million Nielsen Visionary Prize

Three SCI community leaders were awarded the $1 million Nielsen Visionary prize.

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Wheelchair Users’ Experiences With New COVID-19 Vaccine

Wheelchair users are starting to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and report being relieved that they may soon be immune to the virus. “In short, it is amazing! I have waited on this since March, and I...

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8 New Products for Wheelchair Users

Here are eight new products for wheelchair users. The post 8 New Products for Wheelchair Users appeared first on New Mobility.

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