They say that by staying active, you’ll have a higher likelihood of staying healthy. So, when you’re not out running errands with your family and friends in your new or used handicap van, what can you do to stay active? Adaptive sports are not only a great way to socialize, they’re perfect for tackling the Read more…
We talk a lot about accessibility, both on and off our blog and social media channels. You’ve heard us talk about it before and you’ll probably hear us about it again. We talk about it because we know that for many people accessibility is an ongoing issue. It’s not just an issue with the availability Read more…
Fashion can be a struggle for anyone. What most people do not realize, though, is that fashion isn’t just a struggle for wheelchair users; it is an everyday pain. Clothing can be incredibly uncomfortable for wheelchair users, especially when there isn’t enough padding for support, or when buttons or zippers are located in inconvenient locations. Read more…
Vacations. Travel. Days or weeks off work to spend quality time with family, friends or just to hit the open road, explore and have an adventure. In any community or circle of friends, traveling is always a hot topic. There’s always someone you can ask for travel recommendations or who has a story about a Read more…
Every year, thousands of runners, walkers, and wheelchair users join together in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the Bellin 10k Run. This year, 18,213 people registered for the 38th annual Bellin Run, with two wheelchair racers who decided to turn the tables. Jeff Pagels and B.J. Zittlow are both wheelchair users that decided to participate as Read more…
Disability Rights is an ongoing issue, even here in the United States. Fortunately, there are many groups that exist who are fighting for those rights and changing how society views wheelchair users. Last fall we shared a post (here) featuring the history behind the handicap symbol and the redesign that occurred for the International Symbol Read more…
It’s likely that you’ve been told at least a few times how important it is for wheelchair users to stay active. You hear it all the time because it’s true. But, staying active doesn’t just have to mean exercising and participating in adapted sports. Enter: wheelchair art. Wheelchair art is a fun trend that you Read more…
Imagine driving your car with no steering wheel, breaks, or even a gas pedal. Oh, and not needing to even drive at all, because your car will control the driving for you. Sounds similar to the space age, right? You have probably seen self-driving cars in science fiction movies, thinking they are far from reality. Read more…
