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May 11, 2021

May is National Mobility Awareness Month

Since 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…

April 27, 2021

Mobility My Way: The Move to a Minivan

This story begins back in the days of car-toppers and bench seats. Remember those? Long before lowered floor minivans and ramp equipped SUVs became the norm—actually, long before minivans and SUVs were even invented—these were a few of the things disabled drivers considered when looking at vehicles to get them on the road…

April 11, 2021

Four Ways to Customize Your Wheelchair

From helping you maneuver throughout your home to getting around town, your wheelchair goes everywhere with you, so why not use it to show off a […]

March 17, 2021

Steering Aids for Different Mobility Needs

For drivers with limited upper body strength or dexterity, steering aids can help make piloting a vehicle both easier and safer. With a number of products […]

March 8, 2021

Troubleshooting Wheelchair and Scooter Problems

Equipment 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 […]

February 8, 2021

Differences Between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals

Many times, the terms service, therapy, and emotional support are mistakenly used interchangeably to describe an animal accompanying a person with a disability. While animals falling […]

January 11, 2021

Tips on Properly Anchoring Wheelchairs in Mobility Vehicles

Vehicles 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 […]

December 19, 2020

The Ins and Outs of Roadside Assistance

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 […]

December 7, 2020

Winter Maintenance for Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)

With the winter months here, it’s important to make sure your adaptive vehicle is in good shape to maximize protection and prevent breakdowns brought on by […]

November 24, 2020

Gift Ideas for Seniors & People with Disabilities

It’s the season of giving and we’re here to help you with some gift ideas for seniors or people with disabilities. Technological advances allow for new […]

November 9, 2020

Mobility My Way: The World Can Wait

By Mike Savicki Back in the early 2000s, Arizona’s Loren Worthington made a decision to see the world. And why shouldn’t he? The Army brat who […]

October 26, 2020

Teens with Disabilities: Learning to Drive An Accessible Vehicle

The majority of teenagers will assert that learning to drive not only makes for an exciting experience but also marks a very important moment in life […]