March 23, 2011
Buyer Beware: Tips on Purchasing Used Products
Buying used wheelchair parts or van parts may seem like a no-brainer. Just browse eBay or Craigslist. But if the part collapses or fails, you […]
March 23, 2011
You, too, can Play Golf
Fifty years ago, golfers had to carry their clubs or drag a pull cart for 18 holes. Needless to say, not many people with disabilities played […]
March 23, 2011
Everything You Need for Everyday Life is at the Abilities Expo
People with disabilities need specialized products and services for every aspect of life, but you can’t just go to the nearest mall and find everything. […]
March 23, 2011
Amusement Parks are Making it Easier for Those with Disabilities
In the rush of everyday life, we have to make time for fun – and what better place than an amusement park. In the last few years, […]
March 23, 2011
Tips on Finding Roadside Assistance to Fit Your Needs
When your vehicle dies on the road or you have a flat tire or dead battery, you need help, especially if you are a person with […]
March 23, 2011
Have Disabilities and Work? IRWEs Make Huge Dent in Income Tax
At tax time, we want to squeeze out every deduction possible: medical, dental and that accessible van you bought. But did you know that expenses you […]
March 23, 2011
Exercise with Team Sports for People with Disabilities
From extreme sports to wheelchair fencing (or rugby or tennis), there’s a team sport for those with disabilities. Most have been modified specifically for those with […]
March 23, 2011
Safety Tip: How Much Does Your SUV or Van Weigh?
How much weight can your accessible SUV or van bear when fully loaded? Because SUVs and vans have a higher center of gravity than sedans or […]
March 23, 2011
Adaptive Equipment: Tips on Extended Warranties, Insurance & Maintenance
Tips you may not know about the equipment you depend on: Maintenance Regular maintenance of adaptive equipment and accessible vehicles may be mandatory for compliance with […]
March 23, 2011
Is it Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course?
Many of us have not read a driver license handbook since we were 16. For some, that’s more than 50 years ago. In that time, driving […]
March 23, 2011
Pros and Cons of Buying Used Adaptive and Accessible Equipment
For almost every piece of equipment we see new, you can find pre-owned and/or refurbished for a lower price. Sometimes it’s a better piece than we […]
March 23, 2011
Resources of Funding for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment
Wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment prices can run from $5,000 to $60,000+. Thankfully there are ways to help pare that down to an affordable figure. […]