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May 28, 2021

United Access Honored with PVA Corporate Patriot Award

The Paralyzed Veterans of America recently recognized United Access and the Karyn and Richard May Foundation as the recipients of the 2021 PVA Corporate Patriot Award…

May 28, 2021

BraunAbility Releases All-New Hybrid WAV

BraunAbility 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…

May 20, 2021

VMI Launches New All-Wheel Drive Conversion

Vantage 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 13, 2021

Superior Van Aids Family in Returning Act of Kindness

People who were strangers just months ago are now calling each other family after what started as an act of kindness from one man came full circle when he least expected it.

May 13, 2021

Global Chip Shortage: What Can the Auto Mobility Industry Expect?

As we all know a global chip shortage is impacting production lines in many industries, most notably (and close to home) the automobile industry. Below please see the corporate statements from BraunAbility and Vantage Mobility International regarding how this shortage is impacting the auto mobility industry.

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 5, 2021

NMEDA Annual Conference Website is Open!

The countdown is officially on for the long-awaited 2021 NMEDA Annual Conference held in conjunction with the first-ever Auto Mobility Expo and the ADED 2021 Annual Conference. By now, you surely know all of this, and you know that it’s taking place in Columbus, Ohio in September. But what you don’t know is…

April 2, 2021

Bill Koeblitz and the Power of Persistency

Former NMEDA Board Member, Bill Koeblitz was recently featured on the Million Dollar Monday podcast. Hosted by Greg Muzzillo, the podcast features “real successful people with real useful advice for entrepreneurs and people with big dreams.”

April 1, 2021

Superior Van to Expand Locations

According to a recent press release, Superior Van & Mobility announced they will be opening a new store in the Ann Arbor, MI area in late 2021.

March 18, 2021

Ilderton Conversions Helps Two Families Gain Driving Independence

Earlier this month, Ilderton Conversions helped two families gain driving independence through a partnership with All Things Possible, a local charitable organization that helps raise money for wheelchair-accessible vans and specialized medical equipment for families in need.

March 16, 2021

Call for Nominations: 2021 NMEDA Hall of Fame

NMEDA’s Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those who have made significant contributions to the field of adaptive driving equipment and helped the establishment and growth of the automotive mobility industry.

March 11, 2021

MobilityWorks Acquires New Location

According to a recent press release, MobilityWorks has added it’s 94th location with the acquisition of Jay Hatfield Mobility’s Lee Summit, MO store. MobilityWorks now operates in 32 states.