December 30, 2011
Avoid Airport Pat-Downs: New TSA Helpline for People with Disabilities
You might want to drive your accessible vehicle rather than fly. After recent news, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued more intensive search procedures—like pat-downs. […]
December 29, 2011
How to Afford a Used Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Among people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users, one of the most talked about subjects is the price of a wheelchair accessible vehicle. A shiny new […]
December 22, 2011
Did You Know? QAP Participation Became NMEDA Requirement in 2011
If you are a person with disabilities and have, or are in the process of purchasing an accessible van, you probably know about the National Mobility […]
December 21, 2011
For People with Disabilities: U.S. Labor Dept. Sets Historic Hiring Goal
To get to a job, you typically need transportation. If you are a person with disabilities, especially one who requires a wheelchair, you need an accessible […]
December 16, 2011
Handicap Minivan Ramps: Side-Entry Vs Rear-Entry
When buying or renting a handicap accessible van, youʼll have to choose between a side-entry or rear-entry ramp. In the past, side-entry has been a top […]
December 15, 2011
High-Tech Convenience: The Smart Key
We all appreciate the remote that locks and unlocks our cars. It’s great for individuals with disabilities who use wheelchair accessible or handicap vans or seniors […]
December 8, 2011
Top Ways to Prevent Handicap Van Theft
This time of year, your handicap van may not be much of a handicap to criminals, but a tempting target. Like Santa’s sleigh, it will be […]
December 7, 2011
Rent a Wheelchair Van When…
With a lot of struggle, you can get a folding wheelchair and a person with mobility challenges into the family sedan, but a wheelchair van […]
December 6, 2011
Random (But Important) Tips on Your Accessible Van
An accessible van is your most important asset when you need to go somewhere. If your handicap van breaks down, you can’t borrow a friend’s […]
December 5, 2011
Learn to Snow Ski with Accessible Equipment
Adaptive skiing has become a popular sport for people with disabilities. Using adaptive equipment, adults, children and veterans with disabilities shush through the snow alongside […]
December 1, 2011
Tips on Great Gift Giving for the Holidays
What gift can you give to someone with a disability? While grab bars and wheelchair bags make great stocking stuffers, if you want to give […]
November 23, 2011
Full-Size Handicap Vans Get a Bad Rap
“Handicap” vans have gotten a bad rap. Traditionally viewed as humble wheelchair accessible vehicles for people with disabilities, they now have new attitude with […]