
BraunAbility and Purdue University Earn 1st Place in DOT’s Inclusive Design Challenge
Featured Posts, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Industry News, Wheelchair AccessibleThe USDOT awarded the $1 million first prize from the Inclusive Design Challenge on July 26, the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act...

Acceleration and Braking: Unlock Comfort and Control in Your Accessible Vehicle
Drivers With Disabilities, Featured Posts, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleFrom hand controls, steering aids, to extension levers, adaptive equipment can transform the way you drive, keeping you safe and in control behind the wheel.
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Caregivers: Consider These 5 Things Before Buying a Mobility Vehicle
Caregivers, Featured Posts, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleCaregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care or assistance. Having an accessible vehicle can provide convenience and efficiency when caring for…

Wheelchair Carriers: What Type is Right for You?
Consumer, Drivers With Disabilities, Featured Posts, Handicap Accessible VehiclesFor individuals with disabilities, having access to a handicap accessible vehicle can be life changing and the key to gaining independence. However, purchasing a…

The Right Way to Shop for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Featured Posts, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleFinding and buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle is a process that can’t be rushed. This is a purchase that can potentially redefine your day-to- day experiences,…

Independence on the Road: What Equipment Do You Need?
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a Disability, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair AccessibleThe summer is a great time to take a vacation and explore the open road, but it’s always necessary to keep in mind the proper equipment and adaptations to keep…

Electronic Extensions for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleElectronic controls are a great option for those with limited upper extremity ability or range of motion. They are extremely flexible in terms of amount of movement…

Mobility My Way: “It’s What I Do…”
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a Disability, Mobility Equipment, SpotlightSpeaking with Charlotte’s Brian Muscarella, it’s hard to imagine that there was once a time that he was intimidated by driving with hand controls. But for those first six months after his highly rare, C7 level, spinal stroke at age 53, he certainly was. Yes, even as he was learning to do so much in life all over again, and adding the new dimension of adaptive sports, he didn’t think he could drive...

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...