New Mobility Newsletter – Jan. 19, 2023


Products

L’Oreal Introduces Adaptive Makeup Applicator

This month, cosmetics giant L’Oreal revealed a new makeup applicator designed for people with limited hand mobility. It combines motion controls and customizable attachments to stabilize and level the lipstick as a user brings it toward the lips. Click the link to learn more and see a video of the product in action. 

Testing the Evolution Home Gym

Mike Franz was growing bored with his typical, quad-friendly fitness options. We set him up to test the new Evolution Home Gym, which combines resistance bands with a sturdy, versatile platform. The simple yet effective setup provided an opportunity to break out of his workout rut. Click the link for his full review.  

Travel

Award-Winning Access in Luxembourg

Luxembourg City is the capital of the tiny central European nation of Luxembourg and winner of the 2022 Access City Award for centering disability in its urban planning. Emily Rose Yates traveled there to investigate, and found a charming mix of historic beauty and modern culture, all with considered design that never made her feel out of place as a wheelchair user.  

Pro Tip

What to Expect With a Flap Surgery

If your doctor says it’s time for flap surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. We talk with three wheelchair users who’ve dealt with severe pressure injuries about their expectations for the procedure, how they’ve recovered and what they’re doing to avoid any future complications.  

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