Many people with disabilities may feel like they have lost a large amount of their independence. They may find that they now have to rely on others to drive them places, especially if they live in an area that has a poor public transportation system that isn’t very accessible. Fortunately, there is another option: a Read more…
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Father Illustrates a Comic Based on his Wheelchair-Using Daughter
For the parents of a child who uses a wheelchair, day-to-day life can often fall into a pattern that becomes quite familiar. It’s a life filled with wheelchair maintenance, everyday chores and getting around town in a wheelchair van. Unfortunately, parents also have to help their children confront the stigma that comes with them being Read more…
Dancer Competes in World Tango Championship from Her Wheelchair
The tango, often called the dance of love or passion, is known throughout the world. Tango dancing originated along the border of Argentina, and every year, the best tango dancers from countries all over return to its birthplace to compete in the World Tango Championship. Competition is fierce with pairs presenting their best moves to Read more…
Paratriathlon World Championships Come to Chicago in September
If you have one of our new wheelchair vans, this September is the perfect time to take it out on its maiden voyage. Your destination: the windy city of Chicago. In just three weeks time, elite paratriathletes from all across the globe will come together in Chicago to compete in the Paratriathlon World Championships. The Read more…
5 Great Ways to Raise Awareness
We’ve talked quite a bit about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge lately. Truth is, it’s one of the most effective examples of raising awareness for a cause in the digital age. We hope that it doesn’t just stop at raising funds for ALS but inspires others to raise awareness for their own causes as well. Read more…
Accessibility Problems of Ridesourcing
In the past 8 years, mobile technology has exploded in the consumer market. With around 64{4484a610ba12ad46baec767347073917e486819a83b2d744ced0feda89144e79} of adults having smartphones, it’s changed the way people live their lives. As long as you have a data signal and some battery life, it seems you can do just about anything with a few taps of your screen. Read more…
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge World Record Attempted in New York
This time last year, you couldn’t log on to any social media site without seeing a video or status involving the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge, which involved a person dumping a bucket of ice water over his or her head, helped to raise awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease. It also raised more than Read more…
BMW Creates New Racing Wheelchair for the Paralympics
Over the years, automakers have had a large impact on the wheelchair using community by investing in technology that helps people with disabilities get back on the road. From new vans that feature lifts and expanded seating to converting used handicap vans, the industry has taken great strides to make life easier for millions of Read more…
2015 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Gains Momentum
It’s hard to let go of a good thing. Especially when that good thing raises over $200 million for ALS and other neuron disease research. Last year’s ALS Ice Bucket challenge because a huge, nationwide success with friends, families, celebrities, and even the POTUS himself joining in to raise awareness for ALS. Though some questioned Read more…
DC Makes a Big Push for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
Public transportation isn’t generally known for comfort. More so, it’s there for convenience and affordability. When a certain type of public transportation fails to accommodate a certain type of person, it quickly loses all convenience. While city buses and trains have (in some cities, at least) made large strides towards wheelchair accessibility, vehicles such as taxis Read more…