Magazine Archive

Mental Health

After paralysis, a lot of resources are devoted to our physical rehabilitation, but far fewer to our emotional, psychological and spiritual coping. Cassandra Brandt shares how the teachings of stoic philosophers gave her concrete lessons for finding peace with disability. Jenny Smith explores effective measures wheelchair users can take to build emotional health.

The Best Wheelchair Cushion for You

There are countless wheelchair cushions to choose from, and pres-sure relief is just one of many important considerations. Seth McBride explains the different types of cushions available, and the pros and cons of each so you can confidently select the right one for your body and lifestyle.

Accessible Detroit

In recent years, Detroit has shed its reputation for bad weather and lost jobs and emerged as a vibrant city with world class culture and architecture. Steve Wright explores the many attractions of Detroit’s enjoyable, compact and accessible urban core.

Let’s Get Physical

Whether it’s due to inaccessible medical equipment or doctors’ ignorance of your specific disability, many wheelchair users feel like they get shortchanged at their physical checkups. John Beer gives tips on how to get more out of your medical exams.

Driving Inclusion

Nathalie McGloin didn’t know any-thing about auto racing until 10 years post-SCI, when she got behind the wheel of race car at a local track day. Cheryl Angelelli reports on the first female quadriplegic driver to compete in sanctioned races and the work she’s doing to get more people with disabilities involved in motorsport.

Person of the Year: John Morris

Most people know John Morris from his industry leading accessible travel site, wheelchairtravel.org, but behind the scenes he has emerged as one of our community’s most effective advocates for accessible air travel. Ian Ruder shares the different approach that Morris has embraced and how he is leading the fight for a more accessible future.

Plus: Rising Stars: SWTCon Award Winners.

Wheelchair Users’ Winter Style Guide

Kate Matelan has the coats, bags, layers and accessories to keep you looking great in your wheelchair, no matter the winter weather.

Independence Through Art

Painting is more than a hobby for the talented artists of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. Cheryl Angelelli explains how the MFPA empowers its members to make real money.

From India With Love

Sustaining a spinal cord injury while traveling in India exposed Jonathan Sigworth to the realities of disability
in a developing country. Tim Gilmer reports on how Sigworth is working to offer wheelchair users worldwide more pathways to independence.

Potentially Panama?

Intrigued by the possibility of saving money on care and costs of living, Lilly Longshore took a trip to Panama to see what life abroad would look like as an aging quad. Here’s what she found.

Adaptive Pants Reviewed

Three wheelchair users test adaptive jeans that recently hit the market.