Insurance for wheelchair accessible vehicles is very handy to have. It’s practically a necessity in today’s world. Without insurance, life can get very difficult, very fast. Insurance can save you tens of thousands of dollars. Of course, when that kind of money is in play, there are various rules, restrictions, and requirements. Sorting out what Read more…
It’s likely that at one point in time or another you’ve had a scooter promoted to you as a way to get around. It’s even possible you’ve read about scooters in relation to medical issues. Generally when you’re hearing about mobility scooters it has to do with new technologies or additional features that are being Read more…
Started in 1995 as a simple email distribution list, Craigslist has become a great way to sell unwanted items, find jobs, and of course, buy things for a sometimes unbelievably low price. But as popular as it is, Craigslist has also been a source of controversy time and again. Questionable services are consistently offered. Both Read more…
Want proof that dogs are man’s best friend? Watch an assistance dog in action. Assistance dogs are canines that have been trained to help a person with a specific impairment or disability. The most common is the “seeing eye” dog for those who are blind. In addition, there are also hearing dogs and service dogs. Read more…
Electric wheelchairs have risen in popularity over the years, but many still prefer manual chairs. And it’s not necessarily because of money. Sure, electric wheelchairs cost more than a standard wheelchair does, but that’s not the only reason why people skip over them. Electric wheelchairs are heavy, they don’t collapse, they have more difficultly going Read more…
When someone is diagnosed with ALS, it comes with little warning. There might be a weakness in a limb or an unexplained slur in their speech. Many ignore it at first. Finally, they go to the doctor only to be told they have an incurable and terminal condition. ALS (or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a Read more…
This past Saturday, the 2013 National Veterans Wheelchair Games kicked off in Tampa Bay, Florida. For the past 33 years, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games has provided a great opportunity for veterans to compete in a number of activities. As a proud sponsor of the Wheelchairs Games, we wanted to take a moment to highlight Read more…
Buying a wheelchair van is a unique, and occasionally confusing, process. That’s why we started our Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide a few months ago. When you’re purchasing a wheelchair van, there are a lot of different options to consider. First time buyer’s especially typically have basic questions for how to buy a wheelchair van. So Read more…
For members of the armed forces, it can be difficult transitioning back to normal life when their time of service is over. This is especially true for men and women who are injured in the line of duty. For many, the they knew is either radically changed or gone altogether. That’s why three veteran brothers Read more…
Did you know that America actually declared it’s independence on July 2nd? It was on July 2nd, 1776 that the Second Continental Congress voted to declare this country independent from Great Britain. John Adams predicted that it would be this day, not the 4th, that would become one of the most important days in American Read more…
