New Mobility Newsletter – May 17, 2022


Products

Aaron Fotheringham Unveils Hot Wheels’ New Remote-Controlled Wheelchair

WCMX founder Aaron Fotheringham grew up playing with Hot Wheels. Now the iconic toy brand has modeled a remote-controlled wheelchair action figure after him. We talk with Fotheringham about the RC Aaron Wheelz Wheelie Chair — which can do wheelies, high-velocity spins and speed along at 6 miles per hour — and his hopes that the toy will change people’s perspectives on wheelchairs and disability. 

Quickie Upgrades Seating System on Flagship Power Wheelchair

Sunrise Medical has released the Sedeo Pro Advanced, a new seating system for the Quickie Q700 line of power wheelchair bases. It features 165° of power recline, more adjustability and closer joystick positioning, as well as a variety of new smart features designed to aid pressure relief. 

Adventure

Joe Stone Takes Back the Skies

You might know Joe Stone as the quad who competed in an Ironman triathlon a decade ago, but his story grew even more interesting from there. He paraglided with birds of prey, lived out of a pickup truck and trailer, and handcycled through Glacier National Park, always pushing his limits in the outdoors. Now the director of mission for Teton Adaptive Sports, he ensures people with disabilities of all backgrounds can access those same experiences.

Pro Tips

So You Want to Start a Podcast?

Teal Sherer talks with the creators of three different podcasts — Sit the F*ck Down, From the Throne and Disability After Dark — about how they got started, what they’ve learned and their advice for aspiring podcasters. “Do what you’re passionate about, release the first one and it will get better,” says Christina Chambers.

Surviving Cancer

When diagnosed with cancer, wheelchair users face many obstacles — including lack of accessibility in early detection, treatment and recovery — that can make an already difficult fight seem overwhelming. But with the right preparation, you can reduce the challenge and bolster your odds at a successful outcome. Steve Wright shares tips, resources, humor and strategies from three wheelchair users who are currently battling or have beaten cancer.


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