Remembering Judy

On March 4, the disability community said goodbye to one of its brightest and most revered leaders with the passing of Judy Heumann. Often heralded as the mother of the disability rights movement, Heumann paved the way for many of the advances and privileges we enjoy today with her vision, compassion and fortitude. Emily Ladau and others reflect on Heumann’s legacy, and we look back at her long list of of accomplishments.

The Caregiving Crisis

Finding good caregivers has never been easy, but what was once a problem has escalated to a crisis where the stakes are literally life and death. John Beer interviews wheelchair users hit hard by the lack of caregivers, and looks at how we got here and where we go next. We also present a selection of personal stories and anecdotes showing the true impact of this crisis on our readers and social media followers.

Parenting as a Quadriplegic

How do you bond with your newborn baby when you don’t have the dexterity to handle the traditional parenting roles? Shannon Kelly finds out from new quad parents.

Tough Mudder Adapts

Tough Mudder’s extreme obstacle courses are gaining a following of wheelchair users. Catherine Tyink gets dirty with the wheelers and Tough Mudder execs to find out how they’re pushing for accessibility.

Seated at the Head of the Class

Former teacher Ryan Rae Harbuck talks with other wheelchair-using teachers about the challenges and rewards of the profession.

Power Assist Gear Guide

We’ve cataloged and explained all the power assist options on the market so you can find the product best suited to your needs.

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