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March 30, 2015

Wheelchair Tennis: How it Started and Why You Should Play

Brad Parks, the founding father of wheelchair tennis, started the official Paralympic sport in 1976 when he first hit a tennis ball. Upon this, he realized […]

March 25, 2015

Taking Care of Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

With any vehicle, it is important to keep up with regular maintenance to ensure safety and prevent future breakdowns that protect you and your wallet. In […]

March 20, 2015

Ms. Wheelchair America Driving Change in Disability Community

Through glamour, service, confidence and advocacy, Ms. Wheelchair America allows female wheelchair users to compete in a national competition that recognizes their beauty, both inside and […]

March 16, 2015

Best West Coast Cities to Visit in a Wheelchair Accessible Van

  If you want to make 2015 a year of adventure and new travel destinations, it’s time to plan a trip along the West Coast of […]

March 10, 2015

Top Choice Careers for People with Physical Disabilities

In today’s highly-competitive workforce, finding a quality job can be a challenge. For individuals with disabilities, the competition is even more extreme, but there are some […]

February 27, 2015

National Mobility Conference Salutes Its Best

NMEDA Inducts Bruce Ahnafield, David Kope, Dave Potter, and George Hendrickson into the Hall of Fame The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association announced the 2015 Hall […]

February 25, 2015

The Lowdown on Low-Speed Vehicles

With the plethora of vehicles in today’s market, it can often be overwhelming to make a decision. However, depending on where you live, there’s a less […]

February 13, 2015

Be Brrrave: Take the 2015 Polar Plunge

This February, although winter’s still in full swing, things are sure to get a lot chillier. Every year, Special Olympics programs all over the U.S. shed […]

February 7, 2015

Take Your Wheelchair Accessible Van on These Accessible Valentine’s Day Dates

For some, Valentine’s Day is a special day spent with a significant other, but loved family members and friends also make for a great reason to […]

January 27, 2015

What Does Your Vehicle Color Say About You?

  From the clothes we wear to the items we keep on our desks or bedside tables, our personalities are often reflected in the things we […]

January 23, 2015

Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: Winter Weather Advisory for People with Disabilities

Craig Kelley, left, pushes his uncle, James Poole, in his wheelchair during a snowstorm in Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. A winter storm […]

January 12, 2015

Ramping up Wheelchair Access across Canada

Universal accessibility and ensuring persons with disabilities are able to freely and comfortably navigate throughout a space is a major objective for the future of Canadian […]