Products
New Adaptive Game Controllers for Xbox
Disabled gamers now have more options to get the most out of an Xbox. Microsoft announced the launch of three new controllers, including an adaptive joystick that can be mounted on different surfaces. There are also customizable third-party options and a line of 3D-printable buttons.
Paralympic Games
Inside the Paris Paralympic Games
Manual wheelchair user Suzanne Edwards is getting an inside look at the Paralympics through her work and says the Paris Games have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She tells us about seeing the Olympic Village, navigating accessibility in such a historic city, taking part in the torch relay and enjoying the energy at the competition venues.
Perspectives
Quadruple hands
In 2018, Reveca Torres wrote an article for NM titled “Quadruplet Hands.” It was so compelling that we recently asked her to review it. We also showed it to four other quadruplets (among them a mother, a gamer, an artist, and a Lego fanatic) to see what it might spark. The result? Five short essays about how the quadruplets see and work with their hands.
Professional Tips
From wildlife to glamping: camping for wheelchair users
Bob Vogel’s guide to adaptive camping has you covered, whether you’re looking for a real bed and bathroom in a beautiful location or tips on how to sleep under the stars with as little gear as possible. “The great thing about camping is that there’s no ‘right’ way to do it,” he writes. Here’s how four wheelchair users camp in varying levels of comfort, from the basic “rustic room” to car camping and glamping.
Reverse total shoulder replacement for wheelchair users
Surgeries to repair damaged shoulders have a poor success record. We look at one of the newest and most promising options – reverse total shoulder replacement – and talk to wheelchair users who have had it done. They and experts report that while it is not something to be undertaken lightly, RTSA can be a good option for those with severe damage. Plus, Carol Spiker shares a journal of her recovery from surgery.
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