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For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. But none of this is cheap, easy or profitable. Your support helps us give wheelchair users the resources to build a fulfilling life. Donate today.

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People

#### Could Paralympian and ‘Prairie Populist’ Josh Turek Be Iowa’s Next Senator?

Iowa State Representative Josh Turek is leaning into his disability and his working class roots to cross partisan divides in the 2026 Senate race.

Culture

#### They Came from Planet Wheelchair! How Costuming Your Wheelchair Adds to the Halloween Fun

Making costumes that work with a wheelchair takes creativity and commitment, but for those who go all in at Halloween, the experience also offers something unexpected: empowerment. “There’s something joyous about costuming you and your chair together and encouraging even more staring but on your terms.”

Wheelchairs

#### How to Get the Best Wheelchair Setup for Your Lifestyle

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. We talked with three experts about the things you should consider and how to assemble a team that can deliver a wheelchair that fits your body and lifestyle.

Health

#### ARC-EX Transcutaneous Stimulation Device Delivers Real-World Results

Transcutaneous stimulation is starting to hit physical therapy clinics as a way to improve motor function in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries. Cheryl Angelelli tries it herself and talks with wheelchair users who are already seeing real gains with the technology.

Humor

#### ‘I Was Attacked by a Cat’ and Other Caregiver Excuses

Anyone who relies on caregivers has to deal with no-shows, and with cancellations come excuses. Jenny Smith talks with wheelchair users about the wildest ones they’ve heard and lessons learned in the fine art of caregiver management.

Relationships & Sexuality

#### Claiming Intimacy as a Disabled Woman

For any woman wondering if intimacy is still possible after disability: It absolutely is. Claiming intimacy isn’t just about sexual freedom. It’s about empowerment. It’s about joy. And it’s about refusing to let the world tell you otherwise.

Travel

#### Wheelchair Users Share Air Travel Horror Stories

As new protections for disabled passengers have come under attack, we asked our audience to share their air travel stories. The responses show how much work needs to be done to ensure disabled travelers can fly safely.

Relationships & Sexuality

#### Ejaculation: Still a Top Priority for Men with SCI

As a quad and a sexuality researcher and educator, Mitch Tepper has devoted over 35 years to teaching health professionals and people with disabilities what they need to know about sex and relationships to optimize sexual response and pleasure after an illness or injury. After all these years, the No. 1 topic on the minds of the male SCI community remains ejaculation.

Pro Tips

#### How to Be Seen and Heard as a Wheelchair User

It doesn’t take much adapting for wheelchair users to connect in small group settings. But how do you avoid getting lost in large social gatherings, where the conversation can be literally over your head? John Beer talks with other wheelchair users for practical tips on standing out when you can’t stand up.

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#### Celebrating 35 Years of Print

December 2024 marked the last bimonthly print issue of New Mobility magazine. We reflect on NM’s long legacy as we transition to our new digital future. We tell the origin story, dig into the archives, reunite with some longtime contributors and familiar faces, and share some of your favorite memories.

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Travel#### Oregon Is the First “Accessibility Verified” State Travel Destination

People#### Day in the Life: Derrick Ross, Academic Counselor/Instructor

Pro Tips#### The Risks and Rewards of Moving for Disability Benefits

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### What Wheelchair Users Drive

When you say *accessible vehicle*, a ramp or a lift van is one of the first things that pops into people’s heads. But depending on your level of function and how much you can spend, almost anything can be made accessible.

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#### *Just Hands* Follows a Quadriplegic Driver’s Journey into High-Stakes Racing ##### August 11, 2025

#### Wheelchair-Using Teachers Give the Next Generation a More Accurate View of Disability
##### May 1, 2023

#### Please Remain Seated: Solidarity
##### August 5, 2025

Lifestyle

People#### Day in the Life: Father Cesar Galan

Father Cesar Galan is a beloved and popular member of the staff at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, California, where he serves as the hospital’s chaplain. As he wheels…

Aging#### When Parents Age Out of Caregiving

What do you do when the people you’ve depended on for independence begin to lose their own?

Sports#### Adaptive Boxing Rolls into the Ring

Some people start celebrating the weekend early, while others lay low, trying to muster enough motivation to make it through Friday, but for Joanna Bonilla and a group of wheelchair-using…

Relationships & Sexuality#### Ejaculation: Still a Top Priority for Men with SCI

As a quad and a sexuality researcher and educator, Mitch Tepper has devoted over 35 years to teaching health professionals and people with disabilities what they need to know about sex and relationships to optimize sexual response and pleasure after an illness or injury. After all these years, the No. 1 topic on the minds of the male SCI community remains ejaculation.

Special Edition Magazine

Our first special edition print issue covers Health and Wellness for wheelchair users. It’s packed with product information on catheters, beds and mattresses; mental health resources; pro tips for managing autonomic dysreflexia and blood clots; sexual health advice for men and women; and recreational ideas to help you stay healthy for the long haul.

Editors’ Picks

Body Image#### Measuring Success: Setting Our Own Definitions

People#### Day In the Life: Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton

Sponsored Content#### A Better Bowel Management Solution

Products & Technology#### Power-Flex Turns Your Manual Wheelchair Into a Compact Power Chair

Pro Tips

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#### Tips for Dealing with Spasticity
##### September 16, 2024

#### Making Sense of Autonomic Dysreflexia After SCI
##### June 30, 2025

#### Choosing the Best Catheter for You ##### August 7, 2025

Disability Culture#### How Travel Helped Me Challenge My Internalized Ableism

Products & Technology#### Whirlpool Collaborates with United Spinal Association on Accessible Dishwasher Rack

Fitness#### Functional Fitness: How To Make Your Transfers Easier

Outdoor Rec#### Heading South for Winter

Products & Technology#### Reviewing the iReach Mouthstick Stylus

Travel#### Wheelchair Users Share Air Travel Horror Stories

Gear Guides#### A Wheelchair User’s Guide to the Right Beds and Mattresses

Outdoor Rec#### Pickleball Is Scoring Points With Wheelchair Users

Taking Action#### Taking Action Against a Hospital

Health#### Blood Clots and SCI – What to Watch For

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Wait! Before you wander off to other parts of the internet, please consider supporting New Mobility. For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. But none of this is cheap, easy or profitable. Your support helps us give wheelchair users the resources to build a fulfilling life.

New Mobility is the member publication of United Spinal Association, which is dedicated to empowering wheelchair users to live successful and fulfilling lives.

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