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⚒️ Roll’s Nuggets ⛏️ 

Updates on the App

In light of the recent holiday and in honor of the season, we would like to take a moment (like all corporations out there, thank you Target, yes, I get it – “you care”) to say thank you. I know, I know, but seriously, when I tell you we are a rag-tag troop of baboons (call back to a previous newsletter (INSERT LINK) we really are that. We are trying like heck to keep this train a’rolling and expanding the reach of Roll Mobility so that we can continue to be a source of information that is continually improved by those who use the app. We love writing the newsletter, and all of our side quests along the way like the long-awaited-yet-to-be-seen Spotlight series, and the upcoming Roll App glow-up (look for it in Q1, folks, you will not want to miss it). But we are so grateful for every share, mention, read, review, suggestion, criticism, and comment. We started this whole thing because we know it’s needed, we know it’s important, and we would not be here without all of our readers and app users – so thank you. From the bottom of our bleeding, ragged, determined hearts.

We’d love to hear from you! Did we miss the mark, or do you have an idea to make it better? Reach out at [email protected].

👩‍🦽 Crip News You Can Use 👨‍🦼 

Accessi-stories From Around the World

Did you see that designer Bailey Hikawa just upped the accessibility grip game? If you are sitting there scratching your head, let me tell you. Hikawa, an artist and industrial designer, has been around the game long enough to make things that function beautifully and look good. Often, in unexpected places – she has an insanely beautiful toilet seat line, we kid you not. (Check out her stuff on her website.) She has popped onto the scene and shown that accessibility features don’t have to be boring, hard, and/or straight-up ugly or looking like it belongs in a hospital. Apple is promoting the new device, which doubles as both a grip and a stand and attaches to the back with a magnet. So how about the rest of those phone/tech companies-that-shall-not-be-named? Well, according to her website it is designed to work with other phones, but is primarily being marketed through Apple’s site. (Don’t come for me, two of us baboons are Android users, much to the chagrin of the rest of the Roll team, but they let us stick around as test cases. shrugs) Are you one of the folks who ended up buying one of these? If so, we’d love to hear how it’s working for you!

Check out this review below:

What’s your go-to accessibility gadget?

😄 Wheel-y Good News 😁 

Good Folks Doin’ Good Thangs

Morgan’s Wonderland is out here raising the bar (and the bed height, and the shower bench, and our spirits…) with Morgan’s Hotel, an ultra-accommodating, fully accessible hotel that basically says, “What if we designed for disabled people first and let everyone else benefit?” We first read about this on The World Is Accessible site (shoutout!) and we are excited to see that some local channels have picked up the story. From roll-in everything to sensory-friendly rooms to wheelchair-charging stations (yes, really), this place is proving what we’ve been shouting for years: when you build with access in mind, you don’t just help disabled folks – you make travel better for literally everyone.

Check out all the offerings here: https://morganswonderland.org/

Do you have a story you want to share? We want to know about it. Seriously. Send your story to [email protected]

⚖️ Policy & Prejudice 🤫 

Keeping the ol’ checks & balances in check

After weeks of backlash, the current administration is quietly backing away from its plan to overhaul Social Security disability benefits, including the part where they’d stop considering age, which would have gutted access for millions of older disabled adults. Good news indeed. But as with all things regarding this administration, don’t be singin’ their praises just yet. The White House has kept mum about the reversal, leaving advocates (and all of us, amIright?!) wondering whether this is a true course correction or just a pause before the next policy sneak attack hits. But for now? We’ll take it.

🔥 Roll Mobility WeFunder 🔥

We are so grateful for the support of our ever-growing community. And while it’s a big “ask”, if you want and are able to do so, you have the opportunity to invest in our own community. WeFunder allows individuals to gain equity in small startups for as little as $100.00 USD. So, what are you waiting for? Invest today or share this opportunity with your own community.

The Legal Bit – We are 'testing the waters' to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.

🤙 Say What? 📲 

Meanwhile, over on Instagram:

@bonesofapoet writes: I love this so much!! This deserves all the funding, recognition and support oh my goodness!!!

Thank you! We agree! 😍 

📣 “Your Ad Here”📢 

Any newsletter (or blog) has to have ads if they want to keep bringing the content and improving what they offer, and we really want to, AND we want to be able to scale this whole endeavor (namely: the app) and keep everything free on the user side. Well, in order to do that, we have to raise that cheddar baby. And in order to do so we have to bring you ads. I know, I know, everything is ads. But, we at least want to bring you things that are actually relevant. That’s where you come in, would-be advertisers! Your company that makes the little doohickey (I am not, in fact, 87 years old.) that holds your cell phone to your chair? Perfect place to advertise — right here in The Roll Up. Or, hey! Have a short shout-out/or event to advertise that our audience (read: disabled individuals and their support people) should know about? We have a spot for that too. See? No ad too small, no ad too large, it’s juuuussst right. See how we can help your business reach your desired demographics — over 9,000 people every two weeks. If this sounds like it’s right up your alley, find out more below.

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