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2021 People of the Year: The Reality Poets

At the Coler nursing home in New York City, one group of working-age wheelchair users known as the Reality Poets spent a year locked inside their facility, fighting for their lives. Amidst the chaos, they used every tool at their disposal to force reforms and ultimately make Coler a safer place for its residents and staff. And while the immediacy of the pandemic has died down among the public, the Reality Poets continue the long fight to raise the voices of our most marginalized communities – people of color, immigrants, significantly disabled and low-income. We are proud to recognize the Reality Poets as our 2021 People of the Year.

Products

ROHO’s New Wheelchair Cushion Balances Stability and Immersion

ROHO’s Hybrid Select cushion combines the stability of a foam base with the pressure relief of its famous air cells, aiming to give users the best of both worlds. The contoured base is designed to work with a customizable air cell overlay that allows users to fine-tune their cushion based on their body type, risk of skin breakdown and positioning needs. Click the link to read more about the Hybrid Select including cost and where to buy.

Bully Pulpit

Inside NM’s Move to Bimonthly

With the launch of this issue, New Mobility has officially moved to a bimonthly print edition for the first time since 1995. But, as Editor Ian Ruder, explains, “Moving to six print issues a year doesn’t mean we’re cutting the amount of content we will generate. In fact, our plan is to produce more than we did with monthly printing.” Learn more about how we’re modernizing NM to better serve you, our readers, while staying true to our roots.

Photos

Date Night Photo Contest Winners

We asked to see what date night looks like for you and your partner and enjoyed seeing all the ways the two of you celebrate each other. From beach days to walks in the woods to ball games to elegant dinners, you know how to keep the flame of romance alive. Check out the winners here and enjoy the photos from all the other couples who are doing it right.

Pro Tips

What to Do With Your Old Wheelchair

If you’ve used a wheelchair for more than a few years, there’s a good chance you have an old manual or power wheelchair cluttering your garage, spare room or storage shed. Bob Vogel gives a rundown of your options for making better use of it — whether you want to sell it, donate it, turn it into usable scrap, or even convert it to a beach chair.

Dani Izzie: Motherhood With a Disability

NM LIVE has gone live for real on Instagram. Teal Sherer talks with Dani Izzie, one of the few quadriplegics to give birth to twins. They discuss mom life when you use a wheelchair and Dani’s Twin’s, the upcoming documentary that chronicles Izzie’s pregnancy and early parenting journey.

New Mobility Subscribers and Members: More About New Print and Digital Options

Read these easy-to-follow instructions on managing your print subscription and making the most of NM’s digital platforms.

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