New Mobility
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The lifestyle magazine for wheelchair users.
Joined July 2010
For many people with mobility disabilities, the decision to move isn’t just about climate, family, or lifestyle. It can determine access to health care, financial stability, and day-to-day independence.
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For many people with mobility disabilities, the decision to move isn’t just about climate, family, or lifestyle. It can determine access to health care, financial stability, and day-to-day…
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The Empulse M90 adds smooth, stylish support to manual wheelchairs without adding bulk. Just 26 lbs. and up to 40% lighter than similar products, it features dual Drive Modes, removable batteries, wireless control, and built-in terrain adjustment. https://t.co/AYapVo5ChK
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MODERATOR: Are you willing to commit to NOT raise the sales tax? MIKIE SHERRILL: I'm not going to commit to anything right now. On Nov. 4, vote NO on Mikie Sherrill. ❌
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If stunning architecture and wheelchair accessible waterfalls aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of Iowa, you probably haven’t spent much time in Des Moines. Sylvia Longmire offers a tour of this flat, super accessible city. https://t.co/IXTouPQbOV
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Deadline for the letter is Oct. 3, so act today!
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are planning to move forward with a new rule that would place catheters and ostomy supplies in Medicare’s competitive bidding program. Tell Congress to urge CMS to abandon this plan: https://t.co/iXuvcCkUeW
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For wheelchair users, especially younger ones, arterial health is one of those vague issues that most people don’t think about until they have to.
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I was at the gym a few months ago and had to ask a guy to help me switch an attachment on the cable machine I was using. It was a guy I see there regularly, always working hard, always purposeful.
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My new film "The Dragon's Prophecy" opens in select theaters Monday Oct. 6 and Wednesday Oct. 8. Streaming and DVD starts Thursday Oct. 9.
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Our chapters are hosting United We Roll events to bring the disability community together to get active and promote accessibility. Join us in championing our 38 chapters that support wheelchair users and advocate for change in their local communities. https://t.co/Z092EeqYdM
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Three sites in the NYC and NJ area are conducting a research study to demonstrate the safe and effective use of @WandercraftHQ's Personal Exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI). For more info, please email: clinicaltrials@wandercraft.health
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The new Empulse M90 wheels look like a traditional set of power assist wheels, but they operate more like a full power conversion for your manual wheelchair, thanks to a wireless joystick that lets you control speed and direction. https://t.co/DvidBJxVQF
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Choose your catheter with HydraBalance™ Lubricating Technology and feel the difference — they are made without PVC, use less material, and create less waste. Learn more: https://t.co/3WwWr95ABw
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Getting a new wheelchair can be daunting. There are countless measurements and components to choose from, and each one can affect your comfort and functionality. https://t.co/5WFTB1RzQB
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Brian says CFO. We say spokesperson. He says receipts. We say Ramp. RSVP to see who wins.
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A former wheelchair racer and entrepreneur, Arielle Rausin recently took on the challenge of supporting @UnitedSpinal's 38 chapters and sprawling hospital network. https://t.co/6HG5JVqKUh
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Since the early 2000s there have been significant advancements in technology and options for intermittent catheter users. https://t.co/sNT3ibZ8pQ
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Risk of forming blood clots, which can quickly become deadly if they migrate to the lungs or brain, is the highest immediately after SCI or any other kind of traumatic injury, even one as small as falling out of your chair and breaking a bone. https://t.co/0nWevdlwc9
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On Aug. 12, Permobil recalled all models of its SpeedControl Dial for the SmartDrive MX2+ power assist unit. https://t.co/WZ9uoqaMbZ
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Hydrate. Hustle. GO! CELSIUS HYDRATION - The ultimate hydration for every move. CELSIUS. LIVE. FIT. GO!
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One way to mitigate some of the obstacles to a good night’s sleep is finding the right bed and mattress — one that is comfortable, functional, and goes above and beyond to support your specific health needs. https://t.co/al6LVIoMwA
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A growing number of physical therapy clinics are rolling out a new transcutaneous stimulation device to improve motor function in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries. https://t.co/nh8u7Bd7SN
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This month we published our first special edition print issue covering Health and Wellness for wheelchair users. https://t.co/qxMYta8vLQ
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Disability organizations and advocates are urging community members to submit testimony against a new rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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A proposed rule would subject catheters, ostomy and tracheostomy supplies to Medicare’s competitive bidding program.
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Next up on the Stronger Together Podcast: Seth McBride! Seth handles content strateg for United Spinal's members and @NewMobilityMag. He's a manual wheelchair user and a C7 quad. He played Wheelchair Rugby for Team USA. He lives with his wife and two children in Washington.
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The Power-Flex is a new power-drive attachment that gives manual wheelchairs much of the functionality of power wheelchairs, without the bulk. https://t.co/uVDvfGVHKR
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