Products

16 Holiday Gifts for Wheelchair Users

This year’s holiday gift guide features 16 products that New Mobility staff and contributors can’t live without. We have gifts at a variety of price ranges — from $25 and under, like grip straps and flameless candles; to midrange purchases like wet-weather gloves and a massage gun; to bigger items like a more dependable set of wheel locks — plus a whole lot more.

News

Pioneering Inclusive Restaurant Contento to Close

After 3 1/2 years of widespread acclaim and awards for its revolutionary approach to accessibility, Contento restaurant in New York City will close its doors Dec. 21. Read more about its founders’ hope that Contento’s impact lives on.

What to Watch

Super/Man Shows Christopher Reeve Beyond the Cure

Before watching, Teal Sherer was afraid the new documentary would fall into the same inspirational trap as most media depictions of the late actor. Although a few parts did make her cringe, Sherer found the movie gives an intimate look at Reeve’s life while also exploring big-picture issues like his role in the disability community. Read the full review on newmobility.com and watch Super/Man on Max and other streaming services.

Perspectives

Wheelchair Builder Muhammad Hussain Shah

Muhammad Hussain Shah grew up in rural northern Pakistan and still lives in this mountainous area even after his 2016 spinal cord injury. See how he gets through his day — managing limited access to electricity while designing and manufacturing custom wooden wheelchairs that can cope with rugged terrain.

Pro Tip

Taking Action Against a Hospital

When wheelchair user Barb Zablotney received subpar medical treatment in 2021 due to lack of accessibility and a staff untrained to meet her needs, she made the difficult decision to sue the hospital. We take you inside her three-year legal battle and how she won a settlement she hopes will make it easier for local wheelchair users to get the care they need.

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