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…
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Hidden Wheelchair Lifts Provide Unique Access to Inaccessible Buildings
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…
Toronto Fashion Designer is Giving Wheelchair Users their Personality Back
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…
Accessible Travel Through the Eyes of an Expert
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…
Creating Art with Two Wheels
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…
Weekly Workouts for a Happier, Healthier You
They say laughter is the best medicine. But, you need more than just laughter to stay happy and healthy. It’s important to stay active, so your body can be at its healthiest. However, we know that working out isn’t always the easiest task when you use a wheelchair and need wheelchair vans for sale to Read more…
Julia Roberts Portrays Doctor with Polio in Upcoming Film
A few months ago, we put together a list of some of the best and worst pop culture characters in wheelchairs. We now have another to add to the list: Julia Roberts. In an upcoming film debuting on HBO titled The Normal Heart, Roberts plays Dr. Emma Brookner based on real-life Doctor Linda Laubenstein. The Read more…
Right-Hand Drive Conversion Vehicles
It is safe to say that the other side of the world does a few things differently. For instance, they drive on the other side of the road, and the driver sits on the right-hand side of the vehicle. So, you might be wondering how wheelchair users that live on the other side of the Read more…
Extreme Sports for Wheelchair Users
Extreme sports. These sports are made specifically for adrenaline junkies. The people who love to feel that rush when they just don’t know if they will complete the move they’re trying to pull off. And, the additional rush of joy they feel when they do fully pull it off. They aren’t for just anyone. They Read more…
Let’s Fish: a Nonprofit Enabling Anglers with Disabilities
In Minnesota, like many other places, fishing is a pastime that brings families together during the summer months. In fact, we’re already counting down the days until the Minnesota fishing opener, so we can hit the lakes. But, what a lot of people forget is that fishing isn’t always very accessible for individuals with disabilities. Read more…