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Mental Health After Paralysis

After spinal cord injury, many resources are devoted to physical rehabilitation, but far fewer to our emotional, psychological and spiritual coping. Cassandra Brandt shares how the teachings of stoic philosophers give her concrete lessons for finding peace with disability. Also, Jenny Smith explores effective measures that wheelchair users can take to build emotional health.

Products

Exoskeletons Now Covered By Medicare

While much media coverage focuses on exoskeletons’ potential for everyday mobility, research shows that current models may be most functional as exercise devices and for social interaction. A new Medicare rule paves the way for insurers to cover two brands of personal exoskeletons, allowing wheelchair users to benefit from this previously out-of-reach technology

Comic

Please Remain Seated: Salesman

Perspectives

Getting Trapped in My Kitchen Taught Me How Important Our Community Support Systems Are

A harsh winter storm trapped New Mobility editor Ian Ruder in his home. He writes that there’s nothing like living by a gas fireplace in your kitchen for a week to provide some perspective on how dependent we all are on those around us.

Pro Tip

How to Get the Most Out of Your Medical Checkup

People with disabilities often get shortchanged at annual physicals because doctors don’t know how to adapt exam routines. John Beer reports on advocating for the attention you need, getting the right screening tests and documenting your needs so that proper checkups become standard.

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