Products

Feeldom Wheelchair Bags, Reviewed

Finding the right bag to hang on the back of your wheelchair can be as rewarding as discovering the perfect tool to let you tackle a new task. When South Korean manufacturer Feeldom offered to send a variety of their bags for review, we were excited to see if they are as functional as they are stylish. Testers came away impressed with the overall quality and thoughtful design of the bags.

Gear Guide: Caster Wheels and Forks

There are a few reasons you might want to change your caster wheel size or fork style, such as smoother rolling over rough terrain or making it easier to clean hair away from your bearings. But changing your caster setup, or even finding replacement parts, isn’t always a simple process. Here’s an explainer of what to look for if you want to replace, swap or upgrade your current caster forks and/or wheels.

Adaptive Goes Mainstream

Jansport’s New Adaptive Backpack Commercial Directed By a Wheelchair User

Jansport launched a new line of adaptive bags in January. The commercial that promotes the new bags features a cast that’s nearly all wheelchair users, and it was directed by a power wheelchair user, Stewart Tucker Lundy, whom we’ve featured in New Mobility. Check out the video — a hit on our Instagram — and let us know what you think.  

Pro Tips

Making the Most of an ABLE Account

Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts offer a way to save money without violating draconian disability-benefit asset limits, but there is more to them: ABLE accounts also allow wheelchair users to grow investments tax-free for use on a broad range of quality-of-life expenses. Plus, thanks to recently passed legislation, more people than ever will soon be eligible for these valuable accounts.  

Accessible Sailing for Quads

Kary Wright has always had a fascination with sailboats, but he spent decades as a wheelchair user before realizing he could control one on his own. Wright shares how he found sailboats a surprisingly accessible way to have fun on the water, especially for higher level quads. With the right setup, you can control everything from a single position via joystick, sip-and-puff switches or other systems.