The most recent Manufacturer Service School (MSS) event was held in Houston, Texas, from March 11 to 14. The four-day event attracted thirty technicians nationwide…
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Living With a Disability
Mobility My Way: A Life of Adventure, A Lifetime of Passion
Dennis Knox: A Life of Adventure, A Lifetime of Passion By Mike Savicki If you happen to be wondering, by chance, what it’s like to survive being lost at sea for more than 24 hours, Dennis Knox is the guy you should ask. He can also tell you a good bit about big and...
Preparing to Travel With a Disability
With the holidays drawing near, it’s time to get plans for family visits and end-of-year trips finalized before the busy season is in full swing. Traveling with a disability that requires mobility equipment can quickly become a stressful task if proper accommodations...
Mobility My Way: He’s a Car Guy (In a Car Family)
Chris Malcom’s three (plus) decades on the road. By Mike Savicki Georgia’s Chris Malcom is a car guy. Always has been. The older the cars are, the better. And if you must know, Chris leans towards Chevy’s. You might say it runs in the family. When I reached out to...
Accessible Minivans for Parents with Disabilities
Being a parent is a round the clock job, with no paid vacation or sick days. After all the hours of taking care of your child, the hard work is always worth it. But when you have mobility issues, the work becomes a little more challenging and can require more...
Safety Tips on 4-Point Tiedown Wheelchair Securement
For people with disabilities, it is vital to remember how to correctly fasten the wheelchair securements in an accessible van. The four-point tiedown secures a wheelchair with four straps attached to the wheelchair at four separate securement points and attached to...
Mobility My Way: Teacher, Off-Roader
Jack Losco, Jr. balances life in the classroom and off the road By Mike Savicki Jack Losco, Jr. wanted to be a smokejumper. Yes, one of those specially trained wildland firefighters who provide first attack response, often by parachute, into remote and all too often...
Mobility My Way: The Speed of Life
The Speed of Life Karah Behrend is a fast-driving, adventure-loving badass By Mike Savicki “If your friends don’t get you into situations where you may have to swim out of a vehicle, do you even have friends?” That’s the question Karah Behrend used to caption a June...
Mobility My Way: Through the Years, Across the Miles
Through the Years, Across the Miles Disabled veteran John Bollinger recalls his more than five decades behind the wheel. By Mike Savicki This story begins in the days of the Ford Torino, Chrysler Newport, Chevy Citation, Chevy Celebrity, Buick LeSabre, and Cadillac...