Fashion

Reviewed: Jamey Perry for JCPenney Adaptive Clothing Line

JCPenney recently released a line of affordable adaptive clothing that offers something rare for wheelchair users: choice. Shannon Kelly tried seven different items from the collection of adaptive jackets, pants, shirts and leggings to see what worked best for her body type and level of function. Read the full review here.

Products

Folding a More Affordable Wheelchair

A new wheelchair prototype from wheelchair user and assistive technology pioneer Rory Cooper takes its inspiration from Japanese kirigami paper cutting and folding. The unique technique allows Cooper’s team to produce a custom wheelchair in four hours or less using a single sheet of aluminum. They hope the technique can play a role in making manual wheelchairs more affordable.

News

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Violating Wheelchair Users’ Rights

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines — the largest fine DOT has ever assessed for disability violations. It also acknowledged the problem isn’t limited to American Airlines, and that the department has active investigations into violations by other airlines. Will the fine make a difference for airline accountability? Join the conversation on our Instagram channel.

Perspectives

Life on Wheels Behind Bars

Donavan Bryant is a wheelchair user serving a 12-year prison sentence in New York. He gives us a look at what life is like in prison — from getting mobility equipment, to showering, managing health issues, dealing with other inmates and more. “Being in a situation like prison,” he writes, “you’re either going to have some serious personal growth or you are going to go mad, simple as that.”

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