Product Guide FB 2024

MDA Quest Media Product Guide

Welcome to the MDA Quest Media product guide! This 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. 

These items are recommended by MDA Ambassadors, but MDA does not receive any portion of the proceeds. This is a resource we have curated because we LOVE you and because we LOVE things that make your life just a little easier.

Shop 'Til you Drop!

These thoughtfully curated products are used and recommended by MDA Ambassadors. Each item you see here has enhanced the independence of one of our ambassadors and can do the same for other individuals living with a disability. 

Meet Our Ambassadors

Click on the buttons to read all about them and their favorite life hacks.

Olivia H

Olivia H.

Ambassador Bio:

I recently graduated from college with a degree in journalism. I believe that my greatest accomplishment so far is having a positive outlook on life, despite all of the challenges I have faced. I am deeply passionate about educating others and bringing attention to the daily accessibility barriers that my community faces.

FAVORITE LIFE-HACK:

I like to wear my hair in a bun a lot, but it is difficult for me to do myself because my arms are weak and I can't get my hands over my head. To get my hair up in a bun, I rest my elbows on a table (or something higher) to help assist holding my arms up higher so that I can pull my hair up.

Olivia H.
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Mashuana B.

Ambassador Bio:

Helping others means everything to me. My journey living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy has been full of ups and downs, but I feel blessed to be able to encourage others and educate the public. I practice my passion by helping to run wellness centered programs for members of the community with diabetes.

FAVORITE LIFE-HACKS:

One life hack that really helps me a lot is that I sometimes use gloves with grips on the tips for easy pick up of some items.

Mashuana B.
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Blake & Dayton

Ambassador Bio:

Blake: I am a senior in high school and a huge sports fan! In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, collecting sports cards, trying new foods, and watching tv. My goal is to share hope and positivity to the community.

Dayton: I am a senior in high school and am excited to graduate and begin college online in the fall! I am a hard core sports fan and enjoy playing video games involving sports. I aim to instill hope and encouragement to the community.

Blake & Dayton
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Allyson P.

Ambassador Bio:

I enjoy reading thrillers and mysteries, building with LEGOs, spending time with family, doing arts and crafts, and baking. I am passionate about making a positive impact in the neuromuscular community. 

FAVORITE LIFE-HACKS:

One of my favorite life hacks is marking my medical supplies with a permanent marker so I know when they were already opened. It makes it easier to know which ones I need to use first, so products do not expire. 

Another one of my favorite life hacks is adding decorative knobs to my dresser. I choose knobs that are larger than the traditional knobs and make the drawers easier to open (and cuter!).

Allyson P.
Ed

Ed

Ambassador Bio:

I view each day as a new challenge! I have found ways to adapt, whether it be on the dance floor, at the bowling alley, or riding my motorcycle. I approach life with a positive attitude and I'm proud to say that my bucket list is getting shorter.

FAVORITE LIFE-HACK:

A general life hack that is valuable to me is focusing on adaptation and a positive mindset. As I grow older and my CMT progresses, I have realized that if I want to continue the life that I enjoy, I must be able to adapt to my ever-changing condition. I view each day as a new challenge.  I have found ways to adapt on the dance floor, at the bowling alley, or riding my motorcycle.  I believe you have to have a positive attitude and the courage, motivation and tenacity to keep moving forward and not let the challenges in life, including those from physical limitations, stop you from your passion. 

Ed
Mindy Henderson

Mindy

Bio:
Mindy is the editor-in-chief of Quest Media and a former state ambassador for MDA. She also spends time speaking, is a published author, and an advocate for the community of individuals living with disabilities.

I am an avid shopper, and get excited to find items that work well for me, complement my life, and help me to be more independent. I am excited to add my own recommendations to those of the other ambassadors you see here, and am grateful for their contributions! 

FAVORITE LIFE-HACK:

One of my favorite life hacks is to wear any kind of shoe that laces up the front. I can open the laces nice and wide and slip my foot in easily without needing to have lots of flexibility in my ankles. Then I can pull the laces as tight as I want - pulling the laces tight on my shoes once I have them on almost works like a compression sock and keeps the puffiness in my foot to a minimum.

Mindy

Our Favorites

As mother-nature is bringing warmer temperatures, we bring you a whole new batch of MDA-Ambassador-approved products to check out. Consider them your personal shoppers, and check out their recommendations below. Your new “favorite thing” may be a click away!

Find the perfect item here to enhance the independence of someone you love, and maybe a little something for yourself as well!

Drawer/Cabinet Push-Open Mod

Recommended by: Allyson P.

This is an inexpensive modification. Push-open modifications help you to open drawers or cabinets without having to grasp a handle.

ZIRAKI Large Reading Pillow

Recommended by: Mashauna B.

“I use this to help support my sides and back when I sit in bed.”

Munchkin Extend Faucet Extenders

Recommended by: Blake & Dayton B.

“This item extends the water stream to reach our hands easier when washing them.”

Recliner Remote Hand Control

Recommended by: Blake & Dayton B.

“We are no longer able to reach the buttons on the side of our electric recliners. We found this remote control on Amazon to help control our recliners.”

Seraphic Skincare Exfoliating Mitts

Recommended by: Blake & Dayton B.

“This is by far the best addition to our shower routine. It easily exfoliates dead skin off our bodies.”

Car Power Converter Adapter

Recommended by: Blake & Dayton B.

“We bought this adapter for long car trips so that we could do our nebulizer on the road. We’ve also found it useful for other necessities when traveling. “

Wireless Over-Ear Folding Headphones

Recommended by: Blake & Dayton B.

“These wireless headphones are another necessity for long trips. Being able to listen to what we want on them makes our trips go way faster. “

Foldable Reacher Grabber Tool

Recommended by: Olivia H.

“This product allows you to grab and pick up items that are out of reach. I use it to assist me in getting my shoes and pants on easier.”

Astofli 5 Pack Bottle/Jar Opener

Recommended by: Olivia H.

“I have a hard time opening anything due to my lack of arm strength, but this product helps me open bottles and jars with ease, including beverages!”

Shower Handle/Grab Bars

Recommended by: Olivia H.

“This product helps you avoid slipping in the shower and also helps you stay balanced in the shower.”

Joomra Pillow Slippers

Recommended by: Olivia H.

“I am a fall risk, so these shower slippers are helpful to me. They make me feel safe while I am showering.”

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Donate to MDA

Recommended by: Mindy H.

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Volunteer

Recommended by: Mindy H.

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Quest Magazine Subscription

Recommended by: Mindy H.

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, tools, and resources by signing up for a FREE subscription to Quest Magazine, and receive four issues a year.