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July 25, 2024

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 […]

July 14, 2024

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, […]

June 22, 2024

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 […]

June 10, 2024

Accessible Parking Spots: Are They All the Same?

From 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 […]

May 20, 2024

Summer Driving Tips

Summer is here! That means lazy beach days, long vacations, and the summer heat. While this sounds like a recipe for fun, the heat can be […]

April 30, 2024

Higher Ground

With his rock wall in tow, Mark Wellman, the Godfather of Outdoor Adaptive Sports, teaches, motivates and changes lives one climb at a time.

April 15, 2024

What Goes Into Adapting a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?

Like their drivers, each adaptive vehicle is unique. That is why it is so important that the technicians who modify vehicles are specially trained to install […]

April 1, 2024

Three Ways to Make a Wheelchair Accessible Van More Affordable 

A wheelchair accessible van can provide unbelievable freedom for a person with a disability or someone caring for a loved one with mobility limitations. It’s hard […]

March 17, 2024

Tips on Choosing the Right Adaptive Vehicle Repair Shop

When your accessible vehicle needs repairing, where do you take it? After checking the warranty, take it to the place where you bought it. But if you are out of town, have moved or it’s after hours, what do you do?…

March 4, 2024

What Hand Controls are Best For You?

Hand controls allow people with physical disabilities the ability to drive accessible vehicles independently using alternative methods. If you want to drive safely, hand controls may […]

February 19, 2024

The Importance of Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

From determining what type of vehicle conversions are appropriate for drivers or families with special needs to diminishing these challenges and preparing them to get behind […]

February 4, 2024

Ramps v. Lifts: Which One is Right for Your Mobility Vehicle?

There are a wide variety of available options when it comes to choosing the right mobility solutions for your wheelchair accessible vehicle, but with the help […]