by United Spinal Association
New Mobility was founded in 1989 and acquired by United Spinal Association in 2010, becoming its official member publication. Both the magazine and United Spinal membership are free. The publication is available in print, online at newmobility.com, and through a twice-monthly email newsletter delivering product news and user tips directly to subscribers.
Editorial content covers power and manual wheelchair reviews, adaptive driving and vehicle guides, pressure management and skin health, sexual health, mental health resources, sport and recreation features, parenting in a wheelchair, and in-depth reporting on assistive technology trends and disability policy. All content is written with and for wheelchair users, prioritising peer perspectives over clinical or corporate voices.
Manual and power wheelchair users of all diagnoses who want peer-informed, practical guidance on equipment choices, health management, independent living, and disability culture — particularly those navigating new diagnoses or equipment decisions.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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