Katie Joy Cochran

Your chair is part of your identity. Let it reflect your priorities, style, and presence. Every detail you add makes your chair more yours. Whether you’re focused on comfort, expression, or daily function, these accessories are made to support how you move through the world—on your terms. This list prioritizes originality, personality, accessibility, and practical upgrades that respect your needs and your style.

Whether you’re lounging, floating, or just enjoying the heat from the shade, this list has everything to make your poolside setup feel intentional and effortless. These are curated picks for the ultimate poolside day—comfort, coolness, a lot of fun, and maybe a little bit of glam. Just add sunshine. From adaptive seating to heat-smart snacks and bold swimwear, each item was chosen to help you stay chill, feel good, and enjoy the moment. Hydration? Covered. Accessibility? Built in. Style? Obviously. Who needs another generic summer list! This is a collection made for real bodies, real needs, and real fun.

Travel with a disability takes planning, gear that works, and zero time for nonsense. These picks make it easier to get where you’re going — with your comfort, safety, and access in mind. I’m sharing what works well for me as a disabled traveler using a wheelchair and typically traveling independently. This list is for disabled travelers who’ve had to “MacGyver” hotel rooms, drag medical gear through security, or explain for the hundredth time that “accessible” doesn’t mean “sort of.” These recommendations are practical, tested, and disability-centered. From mobility tools to packing strategies, these are the things that help get you there with less stress and more control.

More than words—real tools for real communication. I use AAC because of an upper motor neuron disease. This list might seem niche, but for people with speech and communication disorders, it’s essential. These are AAC devices, apps, and adaptive tools that support clear, efficient, and respectful communication. Whether you’re building your setup from scratch or refining what already works, everything here was chosen with real-life use in mind—by someone who actually uses it. Often the info out there is directed towards children and their caregivers, but adults are affected, too! This is my list of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices, apps, and other adaptive tools and technology for adults with speech and communication disorders.