In this issue:

LIFE WITH SCI: FOUR PHASES OF EXPECTATIONS AND REALITIES
From the time someone leaves rehab, to the time they stop rolling, life with a spinal cord injury is full of ups and downs, predictable events and unexpected surprises. We asked four wheelchair users at different points in their journeys and with diverse injuries and experiences to reflect on where they are and what they’ve been through.

A NOISE IN THE NIGHT
Mat Barton and Adam Cooper expand the humor from their popular back-page strip, “Please Remain Seated,” to a full page.

2022 ROLL ON CAPITOL HILL RECAP
Pictorial highlights from an amazing week in Washington plus Advocate of the Year Richard Bagby brings his peer support skills to policy advocacy.

COLOSTOMANIA
A colostomy may not be the most immediately appealing option, but many wheelchair users sing its praises. Jenny Smith investigates.

A CHANCE TO DANCE
The first-ever Para Dance Sport competition in the U.S. took place July 16 in Detroit, and Cheryl Angelelli takes us behind the scenes.

EXTRAORDINARILY ACCESSIBLE PLACES
Looking for the best music venue, fine dining restaurant or hotel chain? We’ve got you covered with our growing “BEST OF” series.

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Autonomous vehicles are coming. Jenny Smith shares six things wheelchair users need to know.

EXERCISE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Jessica Farthing writes that finding a fitness regimen that suits your lifestyle can be the key to healthier living.