
BraunAbility Releases All-New Hybrid WAV
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Industry News, Mobility EquipmentBraunAbility recently announced the release of their all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. According to the press release, the hybrid wheelchair accessible vehicle achieves 36 miles-per-gallon combined fuel efficiency, and prioritizes space and maximum maneuverability for wheelchair users...

VMI Launches New All-Wheel Drive Conversion
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Industry News, Mobility EquipmentVantage Mobility International (VMI) recently launched the first-ever all-wheel drive wheelchair accessible minivan. Built on the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid chassis, this new conversion features a unique patented wheel well cover design that more closely resembles an unconverted vehicle...

May is National Mobility Awareness Month
Drivers With Disabilities, Industry News, Living With a Disability, Mobility EquipmentSince 2012, May has been recognized as National Mobility Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA).
As an advocate for mobility and accessibility for drivers with disabilities, NMEDA and its members continue to support National Mobility Awareness Month...

Troubleshooting Wheelchair and Scooter Problems
Mobility EquipmentEquipment failure is never a good thing but for someone who is dependent on mobility equipment to get around it can be catastrophic. Here are a few troubleshooting…

Tips on Properly Anchoring Wheelchairs in Mobility Vehicles
Living With a Disability, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleVehicles that are not accessible are designed with a safety bubble comprised of firmly anchored seats, seat belts and a belt restraint system to protect the upper…

Finding the NMEDA Dealer Who’s Right for You
Mobility EquipmentWhen you are in the market for a handicap accessible vehicle, the mobility dealership you choose can make the transaction easy going or a challenge. Considering…

Car Insurance for Mobility Vehicles and Drivers with Disabilities
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility EquipmentFor drivers with disabilities, a handicap accessible vehicle can transform day-to-day life with added independence. To keep the freedom of the open road rolling…

Tips on Preparing an Accessible Vehicle for Trade-In or Sale
Living With a Disability, Mobility EquipmentIf you’re trying to sell your wheelchair accessible vehicle by yourself, you should know the average mobility vehicle could take a few months to sell. The number…

Safety Tips on 4-Point Tiedown Wheelchair Securement
Living With a Disability, Mobility Equipment, Safety Tips
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…

Accessible Parking Spots: Are They All the Same?
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility EquipmentFrom the grocery store to work, school and everywhere in between, accessible parking spots are something we see each and every day. But how closely have you looked…