New Mobility is the membership publication of United Spinal Association, whose mission is to empower people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
New Mobility is the membership publication of United Spinal Association, whose mission is to empower people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
We asked to see what date night looks like for you and your partner and enjoyed seeing all the ways the two of you celebrate each other. From beach days to walks in the woods to ball games to elegant dinners, you know how to keep that flame of romance alive. Congratulations to the winning couple, and enjoy these photos from other couples who are doing it right.
Winners: Gabriela Mendoza and Moris Aldana
“New Mobility wanted to know what a date night looks like for us … some dates we go out and others we stay home watching our favorite shows together. Living as a disabled person in El Salvador, Central America, is not easy, but having a life partner makes it more fluid.”
Honorable Mention: Steffi and Jordy Gonzalez
“From rooftops, to pizza nights, weddings and runways … we clean up nice.”
“This is what a #grandslam of a date night looks like! Beautiful night at the park with a beautiful partner!” says Callie Fagg, with husband Christopher Sparrow.
“We love to explore nature and goof off as much as possible — after all, age is a number, but maturity is a choice!” says Daniel Ellman, pictured with his wife, Derin Kenny.
this amazing man in 10th grade Spanish class in 2012,” says
Leslie Rogers of her husband, Gunnar. “Our first date was in 2014 at a
Starbucks because the ice skating rink was at maximum capacity. Now,
every time we go on coffee dates I reminisce about all the adventures
we’ve had … graduation, college, jobs, nursing school, major sickness,
new fur babies, medical school, marriage in 2021. It hasn’t always been
perfect but I wouldn’t trade any of it for the world!”
Jessika and Rey Maiz: “Fishing and Cham-bulls in the Keys for the win.”
Ryan Nell and Andrea Frisch soak in Wilderness on Wheels, an accessible outdoor paradise in Colorado. “What a few months!“ she says.
Jake Brockman and his girlfriend, Erica, were surprised by a hot air balloon ride at a wedding reception. “As a C 4,5,6 quadriplegic, my electric chair would not fit in the balloon so I had six strongmen pick me up in my manual chair and set me in the basket. This adventure was a lot of fun and on our bucket list to do one day! We don’t let my disability stop us from doing the things we love and want to do together.”
Abe Waugh and Maggie Redden: “Throwback to a date day that perfectly sums us up! We’re always up for exploring new places with cameras ready to capture our adventures!”
“Sometimes a date night for my me and boyfriend
is taking a stroll through Chicano Park
with our fur baby, Lovey, and connecting
with our roots as we watch Danza Azteca,”
says Joanie Lopez, with Juan Carlos Lozano.
Jessika Lesley and Dan Michael: “We’ve just
celebrated our two-year anniversary, and
we couldn’t be more in love with each other.
We tell each other our secrets and talk about
anything.”
Alejandro Castillo and Tania Sánchez connect at
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa in Mexico. “I am
very lucky because I have the love of a man who
loves me and loves what I am, complementing me
with everything he is,” she says
Cory Wohlford, the Smithville
Missouri High School
football coach for 33 years, and
Brenda Norton take in a date
night game. Coach Wohlford
sustained a spinal cord injury
in a car accident when he was
a college athlete. This year, his
4A Smithville Warriors won the
state football championship.
Nathan Davis and Madison Farley:
“We played tennis together, and it
was Nathan’s first time playing since
his accident. It was so much fun to try
something new!”
Jasmine Spradley: “Date night with my boyfriend means endless opportunities, so long as we’re together. It could be going out to eat or a drink, exploring new places, making silly faces or cozy nights indoors. So far, our adventures include sights of Ohio, but our goals expand across the States and eventually the world.”
Kuen Tang: “I sure miss going on dates with my hubby. This is our first date, where I traveled 1,000 km to meet him. I believe in love at first sight.”
Emily McQueen: “My partner and I unwind on the trails, he on his bicycle and me on my Bowhead Reach adaptive mountain bike. Its unparalleled freedom for us to ride together after 18 years of marriage.”
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Emanuel Poznanski
4 years ago
To all challenged and non-challenged lovers and friends…..we all deserve to be truly loved !!!
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To all challenged and non-challenged lovers and friends…..we all deserve to be truly loved !!!