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Life in Action January/February digital version. On the left is a young paraplegic in a manual wheelchair. To his right is the same person twenty years later.January / February 2012

No one said getting old was going to be easy, and adding in a spinal cord injury can complicate things even more. In the January/February issue, we talk with members from across the age spectrum about their experiences with aging in their chairs. Our new advocacy column looks forward to the first Roll on Capitol Hill, and we get the low-down on the accessible highlights of Southern California, four types of handcycles, how to meet people, and the best way to go about buying a ceiling lift. Also: MS and life insurance, plus FES for grip, standing and bladder control.

 

Life in Action cover November, December 2011. On the cover is an image of a young paraplegic walking with forearm crutches and exoskeletal lower limb orthotic devices.November/December 2011

The spinal cord injury community is one of the most creative groups out there, and our innovation-themed November/December issue digs into the latest inventions from every angle. We’ll show you how to make your dream idea into a real product, how other wheelers are tricking out their chairs to go beyond the paved path, and how exoskeletons may get you back on your feet. Plus: member innovations, balancing style and utility in bags for your chair, how to survive in snow, the problem with the ‘I” word, FES-advances, New Orleans and more.

 

Live in Action cover September, October 2011. A young female wheelchair user sitting in a manual wheelchair. She is leaning and looking forward with a serious look on her face.September/October 2011

We’ve got all the tips on staying safe and being prepared with SCI/D in our September/October issue. From surviving and planning for a natural disaster to defending yourself in your wheelchair, we’ve got you covered. Also: the “dos” and “don’ts” of winter coats, how to deal with a bad equipment supplier, motor homes that work with your chair, standing wheelchair reviews, a stem cell research update, a visit to the newly accessible Galapagos, more MS tips and one couple’s story of taking on the Great Wall with a spinal cord injury.

 

Life in Action cover July, August 2011. An image of young lady in a manual wheelchair. She is facing forward with her hands clasped in front of her in a classic yoga pose. July/August 2011

The inaugural issue of Life in Action focuses on ways members can enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Features tackle accessible yoga, new, state-of-the-art gyms tailored for people with SCI/D and different chapters’ recreational offerings. Plus: picking out the right pair of jeans, how to hire a live-in attendant, accessible man caves, all-terrain chairs, research updates, cruises and the introduction of MS Life. Finally, Axel Grande and Zoe Amour help you rediscover your inner sexy in our first Dating/Relating column.