Merchandise
opens in a brand new windowRGK Launches within the U.S. with a Wheelchair that Weighs Lower than 9 Kilos
RGK has been offering custom-fit on a regular basis and sports activities wheelchairs to United Kingdom residents for many years. Now, they’re obtainable within the U.S. The Octane Sub4, RGK’s flagship product, is a inflexible titanium wheelchair assured to weigh lower than 8.8 kilos. Additionally obtainable: an ultralight wheelchair with a novel folding mechanism that may slot in an airplane storage bin, and an off-road attachable wheel that secures to nearly any inflexible footplate.
Journey
opens in a brand new windowReport: Disabled Vacationers Spend $58.2 Billion a Yr and Need Higher Entry
A brand new survey of two,375 folks with mobility disabilities within the U.S. discovered that we spend tens of billions a yr on journey and take journeys about as steadily as nondisabled vacationers. But, we stay a poorly served demographic throughout the trade. Click on the hyperlink to see respondents’ main complaints and what they’d like improved.
opens in a brand new windowBEST OF: Most Accessible Lodge Chain in America
Whereas most lodge chains range considerably from location to location — making accessibility a crapshoot, at finest — journey author Sylvia Longmire says that Hilton’s Home2 Suites has supplied worry-free entry wherever she’s booked a room. Examine what units Home2 Suites aside, plus Longmire reveals the nicest accessible lodge she’s ever stayed in.
Insurance coverage Protection
The Want For Seat Elevators and Standing Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs with seat elevation and standing capabilities could make a giant distinction within the lives of many energy chair customers, however antiquated guidelines have prevented Medicare from protecting these invaluable options. Thanks partly to United Spinal Affiliation’s advocacy efforts, Medicare is contemplating protecting these programs and has simply opened a public remark interval on seat elevation. Click on the hyperlink above to study extra about United Spinal’s complicated rehab know-how advocacy, or opens in a brand new windowclick on right here to inform Medicare why seat elevation is vital to you.
Professional Tip
opens in a brand new windowTime is On Your Facet
When you’ve got a incapacity, it looks as if every part simply takes longer. However we don’t need to be prisoners of time, writes Regan Linton in her newest “Personal It” column. “As an alternative of feeling pissed off or responsible about how for much longer sure duties take due to your incapacity, lean into them. Don’t set timetables for issues which are stifled by them.”
