Products

New Adaptive Gaming Controllers for Xbox

Disabled gamers now have more options for getting the most out of an Xbox. Microsoft announced the release of three new controllers, including an adaptive joystick that you can mount to different surfaces. There are also customizable third-party options and a line of 3D-printable button toppers.

Paralympics

Inside the Paris Paralympics

Manual wheelchair user Suzanne Edwards is getting an inside look at the Paralympics through her job, and she says that the Paris Games have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She shares what it’s been like seeing the Athlete Village, managing accessibility in such a historic city, participating in the torch relay and enjoying the energy in the competition venues.

Perspectives

Quad Hands

In 2018, Reveca Torres wrote an NM piece titled “Quad Hands.” It was so compelling that we recently asked her to revisit it. We also showed it to four other quads — including a mother, a gamer, an artist and a Lego fanatic — to see what it might spark. The result? Five short essays about how quads view and work with their hands.

Pro Tips

From ‘Roughing It’ to Glamping: Camping for Wheelchair Users

Bob Vogel’s guide to adaptive camping has you covered whether you’re looking for a real bed and bathroom in a beautiful location or tips for how to sleep under the stars with as little equipment as possible. “The cool thing about camping is there’s no ‘right’ way to do it,” he writes. Here’s how four wheelchair users camp at various levels of comfort, from basic “roughing it” to car camping and glamping.

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement for Wheelchair Users

Surgeries to repair blown shoulders have a pretty poor record of success. We look at one of the newer, more promising options — Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement — and talk to wheelchair users who’ve had it done. They and experts report that while it’s not something to be taken lightly, RTSA can be a good option for those with severe damage. Also, Carol Spiker shares a diary of her recovery from the surgery.

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