3 msfocusmagazine.org I N T H I S I S S U E Declare Your Independence Using Mobility Aids 10 Learn when to consider adopting a device, and why you shouldn’t put it off. Move More Freely with Electrical Stimulation Devices 13 Modern technology to stimulate nerves can help people keep moving longer. Accessible Transportation in the Palm of Your Hand 23 Ride-sharing services offer new alternatives in travel. New in Assistive Technology 24 Discover some of the latest devices to aid in your daily activities. Wheelchairs Keep You Moving 26 Find the keys to getting the best chair for you. Caregivers’ Night Out Application 29 Mobility Devices Provide Freedom 30 The author didn’t realize his world was getting smaller until a scooter helped him rediscover freedom. Bowled Over by Adaptive Sport 36 Joining an adaptive sport league brought one woman out of depression and isolation, and gave her a new lease on life. Paratransit: A Road to Independence 38 This ADA-mandated system offers valuable benefits to people with MS. Brighter Tomorrow Grant Application 40 Sew Pretty: Making Life Easier with Custom Accessories 56 A small convenience that can make a big difference. Preparing Your Home for a Mobility Aid 58 Four simple steps to make your home safer when you use an aid. Our Focus 5 Inbox 6 Read. Watch. Listen. 8 MS Focused 9 Spotlight 16 My Story 18 Takeaways 45 MS Tech 101 46 RX Update 48 Doctor’s Notes 50 Empowered 52 Giving Back 60 MS Hacks 62 Play on Words 63