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Going Beyond
HOW VICTOR CALISE IS WORKING TO MAKE NEW YORK THE MOST ACCESSIBLE CITY IN THE WORLD Victor Calise is no stranger to competition. Whether he was playing touch football as a kid in the streets of New York or sled…
How to Survive the New Equipment Process
THIS OVERVIEW AIMS TO MAKE THE PROCESS MORE TRANSPARENT—AND HOPEFULLY A LITTLE EASIER TO NAVIGATE THE NEXT TIME YOU NEED NEW EQUIPMENT. Phase One: Evaluation & Design Receive Your AssessmentYour healthcare provider must write a prescription for a seating evaluation.…
The Work of Art
The arts enrich our lives. from fashion and film to dance or design, the arts challenge, encourage, educate and inspire us. Get to know three arts and-culture-focused nonprofits that are creating beauty in various fields as they promote inclusion and…
Heart to Heart
PERSONAL STORIES THAT INFORM, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER SHANNON DEVIDO Shannon DeVido’s career began at just 7 years old during a school production. Since then, her impressive resume has expanded to include notable acting, comedy, singing and writing projects. “When I…
The World Needs You
Twenty years ago, when Jen and Barry dean learned their daughter, katherine, had Cerebral Palsy, they didn’t really understand what that meant. their journey has been marked by both beauty and struggle. read Jen’s words of encouragement in this excerpt…
Make Your Voice Heard
An insurance denial can be devastating, particularly when it’s for the Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) that keeps your daily life in motion. But even when you’re faced with a refusal to cover the equipment you need to live life to…
Seat Elevation
Seat elevation allows the user to raise and lower the height of the seat of a power wheelchair, using an elevation mechanism often controlled by a joystick or button. While wheelchairs help you get from point to point, seat elevation…
Pro Tips for Protecting Your Wheelchair for Travel
Traveling as a wheelchair user can be very exciting and liberating, but also a stressful experience. Some wheelchair users avoid travel altogether because of their biggest fear—damage to their wheelchairs or other mobility aids, especially when flying. Fortunately, there are…