New Issue

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Shoulder Treatments

As most manual wheelchair users get further along in their disability journeys, shoulder deterioration becomes an inconvenient and painful reality. Our “blow out” guide shares everything you ever wanted to know about shoulder surgery and beyond. Read about newer options like reverse total shoulder replacement and orthobiologics, how to decide which treatment is right for you, and how to prevent shoulder damage in the first place.  

Products

Maxvan Pathway is a Roomier Accessible Campervan

The Maxvan Pathway RV offers an accessible option for wheelchair users who want the benefits of a compact campervan with extra room inside to maneuver. It features a kitchen, bathroom and convertible bed, all in a van chassis extended on one side to add interior width. Click the link for more details, pricing and a video tour. 

Important New Mobility Announcement

New Mobility to Cease Regular Print Magazine

United Spinal Association announced it will cease publication of New Mobility’s bimonthly print magazine and its page-turning digital edition after the November/December 2024 issue — but we assure you this isn’t the end of New Mobility. We will continue to publish authentic content by and for wheelchair users, which has been NM’s hallmark for 35 years. What will be different is the way it’s delivered. Learn more.

Travel Access

Marriott Agrees to Improve Its Accessible-Room Reservation System

Booking an accessible room at a Marriott hotel is about to become easier. Under an agreement with the Department of Justice, Marriott will make several improvements to its accessible-room reservation system, including how it lists accessible rooms, keeps track of accessible-room inventory, and trains employees to handle accessible-room requests.

Yelp Boosts Its Accessible Search Options

Yelp is adding eight new search filters to help you find businesses with accessibility features meeting your needs. The new categories accommodate a variety of disabilities and include accessible parking, ADA-compliant restrooms, step-free entrances, Braille menus, sign language-proficient staff and more.

Pro Tip

Mouthsticks and Beyond

For those with little hand function, few tools match the functional simplicity of a mouthstick. John Beer offers an ode to his own mouthstick while investigating what other, more advanced tools might help with his everyday tasks, including a retainer-like device that may be the future of mandibular manipulation. 

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