Products

Whirlpool Collaborates with United Spinal Association on Accessible Dishwasher Rack

Whirlpool is bringing inclusive design to everyday kitchens with the launch of the Spin&Load Rack, a 360-degree spinning lower-level dishwasher rack. The Spin&Load Rack’s unique design allows easy access to all areas of the lower rack, reducing the need to reach or reposition while loading and unloading your dishes.

Quickie Empulse F35 Offers Compact, Front-Mounted Power Assist

The F35 is designed to give a boost on paved roads and sidewalks, and its compact setup lets you leave the trike attached when you enter a restaurant or store. Folding handlebars and a frame that Quickie says is “roughly the length of a golf umbrella” make the F35 small enough to fit in a car trunk or airplane cabin.

Media

Row of Life Chronicles the Adventurous Life and Tragic Death of Paralympian Angela Madsen

The new documentary Row of Life captures Marine veteran and three-time Paralympian Angela Madsen’s 2020 attempt to row from California to Hawaii on her own. The 60-year-old Madsen was planning to retire after her journey, but midway through she died while repairing her boat in the water. The filmgives a nuanced look at Madsen’s incredible life and legacy. Click the link for more information and to watch the trailer.

Pro Tips

‘I Was Attacked by a Cat’ and Other Caregiver Excuses

Anyone who relies on caregivers has to deal with no-shows, and with cancellations come excuses. Jenny Smith talks with wheelchair users about the wildest ones they’ve heard — including cat attacks, imaginary car accidents and mistaken medications — and the lessons learned in the fine art of caregiver management.

Making Sense of Autonomic Dysreflexia

Autonomic dysreflexia can be an undiagnosable silent killer or a minor annoyance that vanishes with the smallest adjustment. Alex Ghenis explains how AD works, what causes it and how wheelchair users learn to read their bodies and respond accordingly.