In this issue:

THE FUTURE’S SMARTCHAIRS ARE HERE
What if your wheelchair could tell you when it was going to need maintenance or when you needed a pressure release? Or what if it could drive you from point to point without you having to steer? Bob Vogel says the time is now. Also, Elizabeth Jameson and Catherine Monahon ask, why can’t we have wheelchairs that are both functional and beautiful?

MAXIMIZING METABOLISM
Paralympian Seth McBride shares how and why wheelchair users should keep tabs on their metabolism.

CREATING A SAFE SPACE
Kate Matelan reports on how Van Brooks’ nonprofit, SAFE Alternative Foundation for Education, is transforming his Baltimore community.

TECH TAKEOVER
Technology is transforming work, and for wheelchair users willing to take advantage, REVECA TORRES finds there are more opportunities available than ever.