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Alvaro Silberstein Creates a Better Way to Wheel the World

A trek through the mountains of Patagonia opened Alvaro Silberstein’s eyes to the power and possibilities of traveling through remote regions as a wheelchair user. When he got back, the C5-6 quad started building a company that would make it easier for others to access their own transformative travel experiences.  

Products

Motion Composites Introduces New Ergonomic, Quad-Friendly Handrims

The Canadian wheelchair manufacturer Motion Composites has made a name for itself with innovative wheelchairs and components, and its new handrims are no exception. Check out new quad-friendly options featuring metal outers with silicon grips, and an all-metal option with a thumb-channel designed for more comfortable gripping. 

Tribute

New Mobility Writer Richard Holicky

New Mobility’s longest-tenured and most prolific freelance writer, Richard Holicky, died in January. We look back at his life and legacy of articles that covered a wide range of topics, including peer support, wheelchair users escaping nursing homes, family dysfunction and much more. “He explored difficult subjects like pain and depression honestly, but he always held space for hope,” says NM Publisher Jean Dobbs. 

Pro Tips

Best Advice for People with SCI from People with SCI

The best advice on how to live with a spinal cord injury comes from those with experience. We talk with seven wheelchair users who’ve been disabled for more than 25 years about the best advice they’ve given and received on a variety of subjects like staying healthy, dealing with doctors, coping with hard times and more.  

A New System for Support

The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge effect on organizations that provide peer support and resources for our community. Kenny Salvini, the founder of the Here and Now Project, in Washington state, shares how the shift to a more virtual world has opened new options for wheelchair users who might have troubles accessing traditional, in-person services. 

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