Products

Gear Guide: Handrims

As wheelchair users ourselves, we know how difficult it can be to learn what products are available and where to find them. Our new Gear Guides are intended to address this problem by breaking down all of the products currently available in a specific mobility equipment category, where to buy them and who they’re good for. First up is handrims. Check out everything on the market, including budget, ergonomic and grip-assist options.

Reebok’s Adaptive Sneakers, Reviewed

Reebok and Zappos Adaptive released a line of easy-entry, unisex sneakers a few weeks ago. We got pairs for two wheelchair users — Mike Franz and Jenny Smith — to review. Smith was excited about the design and fit of the shoes, while Franz found the adaptations lacking. Click the link to find out why.

Ki Mobility Releases Adjustable Fluid Cushion

The AXIOM AS and ASP cushions feature fluid-filled bladders that adjust to your weight and body geometry to offload pressure from areas prone to breakdown. The AS is designed to maximize skin protection, while the ASP offers additional postural support. Both weigh just over 3 pounds. 

News

Getty and Verizon Announce $40,000 Disability Communities Grant

The two companies are expanding their efforts to increase authentic disability representation in the media with a new grant that funds projects focusing on the “community” aspect of disability life. Disabled photographers and videographers are encouraged to apply. Applications are open until June 30.

Pro Tips

Artists and Their Crafts

Dreaming up an idea and then bringing it out into the world is an intensely satisfying process, no matter the medium. Aaron Broverman speaks with three wheelchair users — a welder, a painter and a crafter — about how they’ve adapted their work to accommodate their disabilities.

An Anniversary in the Mountains

In the fall, Kary Wright and his wife, Terry, celebrated their 25^th wedding anniversary by camping in the Canadian Rockies. With a new power chair for Kary and an e-Bike for Terry, they were able to traverse miles of trails through wildflower meadows and fragrant pine forests. Plus, thanks to a voice-activated GoPro, Kary was able to record the experience without ever having to stop to fumble with camera buttons.