onto the front lines in New York City; an expectant mother with quadriplegia
prepares for the arrival of twins; a quad quarantines on another continent; a
vent user struggles to keep his “house of cards” support system from toppling;
a longtime quad waits on indefinite hold for surgeries to restore function and
ease pain; an Iowa resident tries to manage Medicaid privatization alongside
anxiety and depression; and an outdoor enthusiast pretends his backyard is
Yellowstone for an accessible #COVIDCampout.
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It may be hard to remember, but six months ago no one had heard of social distancing, and the idea of the United States asking citizens to quarantine at home seemed like a laughable movie plot.
Then a novel, highly-contagious virus ripped across the globe and changed everything forever. COVID-19 has affected everyone’s life to some degree, but its impact on our community has been disproportionately large.
In this issue, we hear how the virus and all the disruptions that come with it have changed the lives of seven wheelchair users facing unique situations: a nurse, an active vent user, a traveler isolated in Argentina, a man struggling to find a caregiver, a mom-to-be, a quad awaiting key surgeries and an outdoor enthusiast. We’ve also compiled a selection of art from artists with disabilities, along with the latest medical information, news and resources to make this unprecedented and unsettling time more manageable.
Stories: Snapshots From Our CommunityFacts: Disability-Specific Medical InfoArt: Images From Artists With DisabilitiesResources: Your Questions Answered
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