Fashion

Wheelchair Users’ Guide to Fall and Winter Clothing and Accessories

Dressing for cooler weather as a wheelchair user means new layers, different lengths and, quite frankly, more time. Kate Matelan shares her expertise on coats, bags, layers and accessories to help you reclaim extra dressing time while keeping stylish and warm.

Products

Quantum Introduces New Rear-Wheel-Drive Power Chair

Quantum Rehab released the R-TRAK, a rear-wheel-drive power chair capable of handling the outdoors but small enough to fit in tight interior spaces. It has a narrow 24-inch width, seat elevator function and new backup camera for safety.

Hominid X Fiber: A Minimalist Gripping Aid That Works

Traditional adaptive gripping aids work pretty well, but they’re often bulky and you need several to accommodate different items. Mike Franz tested a versatile new gripping aid to help grasp items as small as a pen or as large as a water bottle. His takeaway? It really works. Read the full review for more details, pricing and where to buy.

Medical Accessibility

Comment Now to Support Critical Regulations to Make Medical Care More Accessible

It’s been a half-century since the landmark Section 504 accessibility regulations were signed into law. Now, the federal government is proposing a comprehensive update that could help make medical care more accessible. Tim Gilmer explains how you can comment and help strengthen our medical civil rights. 

Pro Tip

fuelService App Helps Disabled Drivers Find Refueling Assistance

Getting gasoline as a wheelchair user is a pain. Many pumps aren’t accessible, and finding assistance is often a game of chance. A new app aims to make it easier to find a gas station with assistance available — and once you get there, lets you request assistance with a single click.