Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed back in 1990, there is no doubt that life for wheelchair users in the United States has gotten better. Despite the fact that 26 years has passed, and many positive changes have been made, there is still much work to do. Many facets of life Read more…
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10 Great Organizations to Donate to This Holiday Season
As a company who manufactures and sells wheelchair vans, we meet people with disabilities that are the result of many different injuries or diseases. Thankfully, there are many organizations that are determined to find cures and treatments and to make the lives of people with disabilities better. We encourage all of our customers, readers Read more…
How WWII Gave Rise to the Electric Wheelchair
Today marks the 75th year since the attacks on Pearl Harbor plunged the United States into World War II. On December 7th, 1941, a day that President Roosevelt called “a date which will live in infamy,” 2403 people died in attacks that began at 8:00am and would last for about two hours. Today we Read more…
Air Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
It’s the holiday season, which means people will be travelling all over the country (and in some cases, the world) to visit their family and friends. It’s a time to be happy, eat amazing food and for those who live far away from their loved ones, dealing with the rush at the airport. It’s Read more…
4 Winter Wheelchair Sports You Should Try Next Year
The new year is almost upon us, which means that people all over the world will be making resolutions and setting goals for 2017. If you are a wheelchair user who is looking to get involved in something new this coming year, here are four winter wheelchair sports that you should definitely look into. Read more…
Three Reasons Why Wheelchair Vans Make Perfect Gifts
This holiday season, why not bring the gifts of mobility, independence and ease of access to a special person in your life. If you know someone who use a wheelchair, but doesn’t have a wheelchair van, this is the year to give them a gift that they will remember! Here are just a few Read more…
Disability Rights Case Heads to the Supreme Court
On October 31st, while most people were out celebrating Halloween – getting treats and playing tricks – Ehlena Fry, a 12 year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy was taking her disability rights case to the highest court in the land. It’s not often that a case involving a person with disabilities makes it all the Read more…
3 Perfect Reasons to Switch to a Wheelchair Accessible Van
We don’t shy away from first-time wheelchair van buyers. In fact, they often become some of our favorite customers to work with. When you are buying your first wheelchair van, it’s natural to come with questions, concerns and reservations – buying a wheelchair is a big decision, after all – and in the end, Read more…
Wheelchair Van Travel Tips
Before you know it, the holidays will be here (there’s only 12 weekends left until Christmas, after all). It’s a time of year where travel becomes more frequent, as people are off to see their family and friends. Travel with your wheelchair accessible van can be a lot of fun (who wants to fly around Read more…
Wheelchair Van Maintenance: Getting Ready for Winter
While caring for your van is always important, nothing is more crucial than winter maintenance for your wheelchair accessible vehicle. It’s already October, which means that the cold weather (and likely the snow) are right around the corner. If you are from the midwest -particularly Minnesota – you know that the fall tends to Read more…