A Look Back at the Quest Summer Product Guide of 2026
By MDA Staff | Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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The Quest Media Product Guide is a curated set of adaptive lifestyle products recommended by our MDA Ambassadors. Each guide is designed to enhance your everyday independence and style. Product Guide Blogs share past recommendations for accessible, fun, and functional shopping all year.
The MDA Quest Media Product Guide is designed to help you find the products you need to live a more independent, stylish, fun, and all-around great life. All the products you see here were chosen by MDA Ambassadors, who shared exactly how each product helps them in their daily lives. Find something for yourself, or for someone else in your life who you want to get a thoughtful gift for.
With new guides uploaded throughout the year, we’ve created a space for you to be able to access past lists of our thoughtfully curated products and timeless recommendations, because we LOVE you and because we LOVE things that make your life just a little easier.
These items are recommended by MDA Ambassadors, but MDA does not receive any portion of the proceeds.
Meet our Ambassadors and their favorite products
MDA Ambassador Mel D.
Mel lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) Type 1A and LZTR1-Related Schwannomatosis. These diseases have shaped her journey in ways that have taught her resilience, patience, and the importance of community. MDA has been a source of support, understanding, and connection, and being part of this community means so much to her. Outside of advocacy, Mel’s greatest joy comes from spending time with her husband, her son, and their two cats. She believes that even in the face of challenges, our stories have the power to inspire change, build connection, and remind others that strength comes in many forms, and no one has to walk this journey alone.
It automatically styles my hair and signals when each curl is done, making it easy to use. It reduces discomfort, allowing me to manage my hair with less effort.
It locates the can’s edge and opens it with the push of a button. It reduces hand/wrist strain, making cooking easier, comfortable, and more independent for me.
It is lightweight, easy to carry, sturdy, and provides reliable seating wherever I go. It helps me stay comfortable, save energy, and be independent.
This is easy to set up, even when my hands are sore or tired. I simply place the produce in the holder and switch it on, making food prep quicker and easier.
Great for work or home, with a design that drapes over a chair or snaps around your neck. The different heating options help reduce back pain during the day.
MDA Ambassador Paige W.
Paige first started noticing muscle issues around 2015 . She was told she was fine and dismissed by multiple physicians until she received genetic testing due to a heart muscle disease. This opened up doors for Paige to be able to see other physicians who realized that her heart muscle along with other muscles were compromised. This realization led to her receiving a diagnosis of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). Paige love movies, going to the pool, getting ice cream with her godchildren, and going out to dinner with friends. She wants people to see someone who looks like them and to know it’s okay to advocate and stick up for yourself and ask for what you need.
This comes in handy when my muscles are too weak to bend down while cleaning. I love it for picking up clothes from the floor to put them in the washer.
I live in a building where I have to buzz visitors in, sometimes I don’t have the energy to get up. I use this to press the intercom from my phone.
This app-controlled opener lets me open/close my garage door when I have equipment or specialty meds delivered and when caregivers or guests are coming over.
This shower head holder helps reduce fatigue and conserve energy. It allows me to place my shower head lower for better angle and easy reach while sitting.
iPhone Tripod Stand Selfie Stick
This MagSafe grip folds and props your phone so you can rest your hands and forearms. Great for telehealth appointments, facetime, watching videos, and more.
MDA Ambassador Bennett R.
Bennett lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne is a part of his story, but it does not define him. He is full of bravery, strength, and resilience. We share his journey to raise awareness, push for research, and fight for a future where kids like Bennett get the chance to live long, wonderful lives full of adventure.
With this carrier, we experience incredible outings together. It makes our adventures possible. Being able to carry Bennett up the mountains is a game changer.
We use this inflatable travel footrest in the car so that Bennett’s feet do not have to dangle, making travel more comfortable for him.
These elastic pants make life much easier for Bennett! They help with independence in dressing and toileting.
Fitlife trekking poles make it possible for Bennett to hike in some areas without being carried.
This is a must. Being at risk of muscle dehydration is a serious medical condition and we feel more confident in activities when we have electrolytes on hand!
MDA Ambassador Grace B.
Grace was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) right before her 16th birthday; however, her journey with CMT started way before that. By fifth grade, she was the kid on the sidelines, watching others run and jump while she wondered why she couldn’t do that too. When her diagnosis finally came, it gave Grace even more of a purpose to help others like her. Grace’s mission starts with education and proving that youth voices deserve a seat at every table that shapes our future. She am the co-founder of Pathly.com, a youth-led education platform giving students real tools, guidance, and community to shape futures that fit who they are, not who the system expects them to be. CMT may slow her down, but it’s the reason she keeps moving forward. Grace says she doesn’t do it for the titles or applause, she does it for the kid sitting out of the game, wondering why they don’t fit in. The MDA reminds her – and them – that they do belong. That our difference is our strength.
This hooks onto soda tabs and lifts them without a strong grip. It makes opening drinks quick and easy, especially if hand strength is inconsistent or fatigued.
Rubber grips help open jars and bottles without straining your hands. It adds traction and makes everyday kitchen tasks easier without assistance.
This wallet clips onto my cowboy boot. It keeps essentials secure and accessible so I can move freely without having to carry a bag or hold anything.
This wrap-around ice pack straps securely to my knee. It helps reduce soreness and inflammation while still allowing me to relax or move comfortably.
A supportive knee brace adds stability, prevents strain, and gives me more confidence during daily activities and movement.
MDA Ambassador Holly N.
From a young age, Holly knew she was different from other kids around her. She didn’t know exactly what condition she had until she got genetic testing and was diagnosed with Bethlem myopathy. Even though Holly had lived with limited mobility most of her life, she never let it stop her from doing incredible things – from activities and hobbies to travel. She is always looking for new adventures, whether it’s going on ziplines and roller coasters or traveling to foreign countries. As Holly has gotten older, her mobility has decreased but she is still determined to live an adventure-filled life and to keep finding ways to explore, learn, and grow. She wants people to know that having disabilities and limitations does not have to stop you from reaching your dreams. Your determination and perseverance can get you anywhere you want to be.
This is perfect for storing things when you are using your wheelchair. They can be custom designed to fit your style and orders support small business!
This helps me maintain independence in my apartment because I don’t have to ask for help to change my lightbulbs.
This is a huge benefit for cat owners. The collection bin is at the top, so I don’t have to reach down too far to change it out once a week.
Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker
This is a fantastic choice for small households when you only make one or two cups a day. Easy to fill and use even with limited mobility.
These are my favorite compression socks. They are cute, comfortable, and don’t irritate my knees.
This has helped me more than any other tool! I use this every day to help get my socks on by myself and without any issues or pain.
MDA Ambassador Chase R.
Chase was 13 years old when he was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia muscular dystrophy (FSHD). He says he was in a state of total denial at first. He felt healthy and looked healthy. It made no sense to him that he was being diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease. However, Chase eventually found the strength to move forward, thanks to the MDA for reminding him that I am not alone. Now, he is a college graduate and writer, doing things that he had thought he would never do, making new friends, and making memories. Chase hopes to be able to share his story with others and let them know that they are never alone and that their future is bright.
Using this makes documenting daily tasks and tracking weather changes a breeze! It’s completely hands-free; just say or ask whatever you want!
I use this with an Amazon Echo and it makes turning off the lights simple. You can either ask Alexa or turn off the bulb via your phone!
This makes it easier for shave and would be great for skincare. It has a built-in light. It easily attaches to the wall and extends outward to adjust as needed.
For bookworms like me, being able to carry around multiple books in one light item is great. And I can change font size and adjust backlight for easier reading.
These come in a variety of designs in both men and women’s sizes. No hassling with laces, just slip them on and you’re ready to go.
MDA Ambassador Doug C.
For Doug, receiving the diagnosis of ALS was hard. He was diagnosed on April 8, 2014 and feels fortunate to be in the 5-10% of those living with ALS who live 10 years or longer. Looking back, he knows that he had the disease at least a year prior to the diagnosis. That said, the years living with ALS have been the best years of his life. Doug has always been a positive guy, looking for the good and not the bad. He recognizes that many others don’t have that type of outlook, especially living with a diagnosis of ALS, and hopes to spread positivity to others. He has chosen to advocate, inform, encourage and be a resource to those affected by ALS.
I use these during hospital stays and at home, particularly at times it isn’t convenient to get in the shower to wash my hair. Quick and easy!
With ALS and spinal cord injury, I have a hard time in the heat. This system effectively cools an outdoor area and I can sit on our patio even on hot days.
This umbrella latches onto a bar on my wheelchair. And it can be adjusted to different angles as the sun moves across the sky for shade all day.
This is a portable charger that can recharge your cell numerous times. I have one that is wireless. I like the Anker brand best.
Accordion Portable Urinal
This type of portable urinal is great because it extends to hold more urine, shortens to make it very packable, and is reusable.
These travel urinals have an ingredient that absorbs and deodorizes urine. They are flat so they don’t take up a lot of space in my bag.
These extra-large body wipes work well to prevent body odor. They make it easy to stay clean on the go and between showers.
MDA Ambassador Janna L.
Janna lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Diagnosed as an infant, she has used a wheelchair her entire life, but has never let her condition prevent her from living fully. She is passionate about spreading awareness and advocating for SMA through her YouTube channel “SMAVoices”. MDA Summer Camp, which she attended for 7 years, was a transformative part of Janna’s life. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends (especially her five nieces and nephews), tailgating for LSU football games, shopping, and continuing her advocacy work for the SMA community.
I can’t lift a cup to drink. This product attaches to the tabletop and is height adjustable so that I can drink independently.
I have to prop my elbow on the table to feed myself, but my elbow started slipping on the tabletop. I found this “sticky” pad to hold it in place.
I cannot use a remote control with my hands. I love this TV because I can control it with my voice.
I cannot physically use my phone, so I use this phone mirror on my desktop computer to control my phone using the mouse.
I cannot type on a standard keyboard. I use my mouse to type on the on-screen keyboard instead.
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