New Mobility: The magazine for active wheelchair users

29th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity
Honolulu, HI
Apr 29 2013
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January 2013

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Person of the Year: Darren Jernigan

Darren Jernigan is a Permobil employee, Nashville city councilman, and now, state representative for Tennessee’s District 60. He’s also a dedicated family man. But what’s most noteworthy is his substance, style, and grace — all of which enabled him to win over the voters of his district and take his seat as a Democrat in a legislative body where Republicans rule 70 to 28.

Superstorm Stories: Where Was the Plan?

Manhattan resident and vent user Nick Dupree and his partner Alejandra Ospina, who also uses a wheelchair, were trapped on the 12th floor of their apartment building when the storm knocked out power ...

Para/Medic

Q. I’m in my 10th year as a T4 complete para. As an avid mono-skier, winter is my favorite time of year. But it seems the cold winter months are increasingly taking their toll on my skin ...