Products

Sony PS5 Access Controller: Reviewed

Avid gamer Mike Franz had been waiting for a more accessible way to play some of the heralded games available only on the PlayStation 5. When Sony released its Access Controller late last year, Franz knew he had to have … two. Using dual controllers to create his ultimate accessible gaming setup, he quickly mastered the controls on each game he tried. Read how Franz customized his setup and what issues he found along the way.  

Airline Access

Delta and Collins Aerospace Race Toward Onboard Wheelchair Securement

At a major aircraft expo this month, two big players in aviation each unveiled their own innovative wheelchair-securement solutions that could revolutionize flying for disabled passengers. The securement systems of both Delta Flight Products and Collins Aerospace let wheelchair users remain in their chairs while flying and require little modification to airline cabins. Read more about the new designs and how close they are to taking to the skies. 

Perspectives

How Religion Impacted My Growing Up with a Disability

Reflecting on his childhood, Greg Moomjy realizes that his church’s teachings shaped much of his view of his disability. He saw it as something that could be cured through a miracle or, when that didn’t work, as an object of inspiration. Moomjy shares how a disabled theologian helped him understand disability as part of the diversity of God’s creation.

Roadmaps: The Fear of Exclusion

Rebekah Taussig and Hannah Soyer respond to a reader’s deep-seated fear of being excluded from a group of friends because of disability. “I still hold back and protect my heart a lot,” Taussig writes. “But the time I took a big leap and kept my arms wide open, despite the risk, I did get this glimpse of something that felt true — we are our own parachutes. Whether or not friends stay or leave or come back, I believe with an aching hope that we will land and grieve and survive.”

Pro Tips

Traveling With and Without a Caregiver

For many wheelchair users, deciding whether to travel alone or with a caregiver or companions to help can be tricky. As appealing as solo travel is, not everyone is physically able. On the flip side, sometimes you can travel alone, but doing so comes with unexpected costs. Jenny Smith talks with wheelchair users about how they decide when to travel with a caregiver and, when they do, managing the complications of having another person on the trip.

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