Products

Testing MagnaReady’s Adaptive Jeans

Mike Franz got his hands on a pair of MagnaReady’s new Five Pocket Magnetic Fly Jeans and found their velcro and magnetic closures, along with reinforced loops, made it easier to get dressed and to cath. Plus, they look good. Click the link for his full review and a discount code if you want to purchase.

Two New Power Wheelchair Control Options Empower Users

These recently released controllers give power wheelchair users with limited dexterity more options to complete everyday tasks independently. The Switch-It CTRL+5 lets you use your voice to easily adjust your seating position and seat elevation. The iON Integrated Drive Control System allows you to control up to eight external devices, like smartphones or computers, through the drive controls of your wheelchair.

Travel

Rethinking the Excuses That Kept Me From Traveling Internationally

Regan Linton set a goal to travel to England for her 40th birthday. The pandemic made that impossible, and then “reasons not to” kept popping up. She shares how she channeled her younger self to change her attitude and how traveling abroad reinvigorated her to get out into the world and make things happen.

Pro Tips

Funding Accessible Home Modifications

Funding a home accessibility remodel or a new build of an accessible home is likely to be one of the biggest expenses you’ll ever have. But there are a variety of programs that can help ease the financial load. This guide breaks down the various funding streams you can use to make your dreams of an accessible home a reality.

Searching for Osteoporosis Solutions as a Wheelchair User

For wheelchair users, bone loss often develops rapidly and progresses unnoticed until, snap … broken femur, foot or [insert lower body bone here]. Cheryl Angelelli explains how she took proactive steps to improve her bone health and reduce the risk of fractures so she could maintain her active lifestyle.