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16 Vacation Items for Wheelchair Customers
This yr’s vacation reward information options 16 merchandise that New Mobility workers and contributors can’t reside with out. We now have items at quite a lot of worth ranges — from $25 and underneath, like grip straps and flameless candles; to midrange purchases like wet-weather gloves and a therapeutic massage gun; to larger objects like a extra reliable set of wheel locks — plus an entire lot extra.
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Pioneering Inclusive Restaurant Contento to Shut
After 3 1/2 years of widespread acclaim and awards for its revolutionary method to accessibility, Contento restaurant in New York Metropolis will shut its doorways Dec. 21. Learn extra about its founders’ hope that Contento’s affect lives on.
What to Watch
Tremendous/Man Reveals Christopher Reeve Past the Treatment
Earlier than watching, Teal Sherer was afraid the brand new documentary would fall into the identical inspirational entice as most media depictions of the late actor. Though a couple of components did make her cringe, Sherer discovered the film provides an intimate have a look at Reeve’s life whereas additionally exploring big-picture points like his function within the incapacity group. Learn the complete evaluation on newmobility.com and watch Tremendous/Man on Max and different streaming providers.
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Wheelchair Builder Muhammad Hussain Shah
Muhammad Hussain Shah grew up in rural northern Pakistan and nonetheless lives on this mountainous space even after his 2016 spinal twine harm. See how he will get via his day — managing restricted entry to electrical energy whereas designing and manufacturing customized wood wheelchairs that may deal with rugged terrain.
Professional Tip
Taking Motion In opposition to a Hospital
When wheelchair consumer Barb Zablotney obtained subpar medical remedy in 2021 attributable to lack of accessibility and a workers untrained to satisfy her wants, she made the tough choice to sue the hospital. We take you inside her three-year authorized battle and the way she received a settlement she hopes will make it simpler for native wheelchair customers to get the care they want.
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