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NEW ISSUE

2021-22 Consumer Guide

Our annual consumer guide is back and packed with more products than you can shake your floppy feet at. We asked experts from our community to recommend their favorite adaptive products. They delivered on the latest vehicle conversions, virtual reality systems, adaptive sex toys, accessible fashion, wheelchair tires, gloves, adaptive shoes and more. Click the link and dive in — you’re bound to find something that makes getting through your day a little simpler and more fun.

An Insider’s Guide to Accessible Fashion Fabulousness

When we asked disability fashion stylist Stephanie Thomas to write this guide to her favorite adaptive clothing brands, we never imagined there were so many stylish and functional options. Check out her favorites, including drop-front cords, magnetic linen shirts, boardroom-ready suit pants with gender-specific catheter access, on-trend mom jeans and a whole lot more.

Outdoor Tracks Gear Guide

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about all the adventures you’re going to tackle after the holidays and all the gear you’ll need to make them happen. Kary Wright shares his favorite outdoor gear for fishing, hunting and taking photos and videos of the animals and landscapes you’ll find in the great wide open. Plus, he gives advice on clothing to help keep you comfy, whatever the weather.

Selecting the Right Wheelchair Tire for You

Wheel size, chair geometry and rolling resistance are just a few things to consider when selecting a new pair of tires, and the simple act of putting different tires on your chair can have a big impact on performance. Kirk Williams breaks down the different styles of tires available — from narrow city cruisers to fat, off-roaders and hybrids that perform on a variety of surfaces — and how to choose the right pair for you and your lifestyle.

NEWS ANALYSIS

Engracia Figueroa’s Death Shows How Dangerous Flying as a Wheelchair User Can Be

On Oct. 31, longtime disability-rights advocate Engracia Figueroa died from complications of a pressure sore that re-emerged after United Airlines severely damaged her power wheelchair. Kenny Salvini, an advocate for air travel access reform who has dealt with his own air travel horror stories, explains how we got to a world where airlines operate with relative impunity even though systems now exist for wheelchair users to fly in their own wheelchairs.

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