New Mobility

This June, United Spinal's 14th annual advocacy conference goes virtual — the same impact and direct legislator engagement, but with more advocates than ever before. We need your support to continue amplifying the voices of our community! Please donate: givebutter.com/ROCH2026

New Mobility Magazine's Editor in Chief Ian Ruder worries ParkingMD and other placard mills like it could deal a fatal blow to the critical service so many of us rely on. newmobility.com/a-malpractice-…

Sarah Smith, a paraplegic and wheelchair user, chronicles her accessible journey to the Camino. newmobility.com/learning-to-le…

Homes with accessibility features are in high demand on Airbnb. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a host, this is a great place to start. 🏡 Accessibility Academy — Intro to Hosting with Accessibility Features 📆 April 22 @ 2pm ET Register: events.zoom.us/e/view/vqz9IZj…

What do you do when your body tells you it’s time to move on from your favorite recreational activity? Hear more from Bob Vogel who has enjoyed everything from scuba diving, to downhill skiing, to mountain biking during his 40 years as a T10 para. newmobility.com/adapting-recre…

We're at the LA @AbilitiesExpo! Come say hi to Ian, get an advanced copy of @NewMobilityMag's latest print issue and learn about all the resources we have to support wheelchair users.

Handcycle technology has advanced in the past decade. Whether you’re looking for mellow rides, a means to get off-road, do long-distance road rides, or a way to keep up with your friends on an e-bike, there’s a bike for you. Photo courtesy Joe Stone. newmobility.com/handcycle-gear…

Handcycle technology has advanced in the past decade. Whether you’re looking for mellow rides, a means to get off-road, do long-distance road rides, or a way to keep up with your friends on an e-bike, there’s a bike for you. Photo courtesy Joe Stone. newmobility.com/handcycle-gear…

We asked our social media audience to share your favorite home workout products and they delivered recommendations on the most accessible strength and cardio equipment, along with online fitness services made by and for wheelchair users. newmobility.com/wheelchair-use…

After her spinal cord injury, Kelsey Petersen used fantasy to reconnect with her body and the sensations that she'd lost. But then, a long-distance romance helped her realize the value of bringing her present self into the fantasies she was creating. newmobility.com/using-fantasy-…

Funding a home accessibility remodel is likely to be one of the biggest expenses you'll ever have. But there are a variety of programs that can help ease the financial load. Learn more in this guide. newmobility.com/funding-access…

“You will either need care or you will end up providing care for somebody in your life before the end,” says Jessica Guthrie, a caregiver and advocate. Join our Care Support working group to get involved with caregiving advocacy initiatives: unitedspinal.org/working-groups

Mike Franz tried a pair of MagnaReady’s new Five Pocket Magnetic Fly Jeans and found their velcro and magnetic closures, along with reinforced loops, made it easier to get dressed and to cath. Click the link for his full review and a discount code. newmobility.com/adaptive-jeans…

For wheelchair users, bone loss often develops rapidly and progresses unnoticed. Cheryl Angelelli explains how she took proactive steps to improve her bone health and reduce the risk of fractures so she could maintain her active lifestyle. newmobility.com/searching-for-…

Need to get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? People who use a representative receive benefits at a rate three times higher than those with no representative. Allsup explains what makes the difference: allsup.com/blog/8-essenti…

These recently released controllers give power wheelchair users with limited dexterity more options to complete everyday tasks independently. newmobility.com/two-new-power-…

“Universal design equals freedom,” says Kaitlyn Staten. Our Accessibility Services team includes plan examiners, attorneys and architects who are skilled in applying state and federal accessibility requirements to projects nationwide. accessibility-services.com

Regan Linton set a goal to travel to England for her 40th birthday. The pandemic made that impossible, and then “reasons not to” kept popping up. She shares how she channeled her younger self and how traveling abroad reinvigorated her. newmobility.com/rethinking-the…

Researchers at the University of Illinois are conducting an online study focused on fall prevention. Participation includes completing online surveys, learning fall prevention strategies and participating in a group discussion. Earn up to $180. E-mail: dpqol-fallprev@illinois.edu

C5 Quad Ian Ruder shows how he builds complex LEGO structures like the 7,500-piece Millennium Falcon using a couple of simple tools and the right techniques. youtube.com/watch?v=8p3-82…