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…
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…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]