The family of late actor Robin Williams has placed 87 bicycles from his personal collection up for auction in order to raise money for people with physical disabilities. The proceeds from the auction will be split between The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (one of our partners) and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). So far, Read more…
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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 Halloween Costumes for Kids
It’s October! Just like everyone else, we are already planning our costumes for this Halloween. Some of them are simple, while others are a bit more, shall we say, involved. It never ceases to amaze us how far people will go for a good Halloween costume, and this definitely applies to the wheelchair-using community. Some Read more…
Plan a Trip to the Superfest International Disability Film Festival
Looking for great movies made for and by members of the disability community? It may be time to take your wheelchair van out to California this fall. The Superfest International Disability Film Festival will be held in in Berkeley and San Francisco this year from Saturday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 23rd. Here are the Read more…
VA Expanding Transportation Services for Veterans in Rural Areas
For wheelchair-using veterans in rural areas, getting to and from medical appointments is necessary in order to keep them in good health. But it is not uncommon for veterans to live more than 100 miles from the hospital or health center that they frequent, making it near impossible for them to get there if they Read more…
Your Wheelchair May Drive Itself One Day
The idea of a self-driving, completely autonomous wheelchairs may sound like things straight out of a science fiction story, but the possibility of people in the disability community using them to get around is more likely than you think. In fact, the technology is already moving through its early stages, and researchers are testing new types Read more…
New Luggage Design Attaches Right to Your Wheelchair
People complain about having to haul around their luggage when travelling, but no one knows this struggle more than wheelchair users. For those who don’t have their own wheelchair accessible vehicle, or if they are travelling long distances, a plane is usually the best option. But getting around a crowded airport is enough of a Read more…
The 2016 Rio Paralympics Have Begun!
The 2016 Paralympic Games officially kicked off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is the moment that we have been waiting for. From now until September 18th, we will all get to see the world’s best athletes represent their countries in a variety of paralympic events. The Big Opening The games officially kicked off on Read more…
September is National Spinal Cord Awareness Month
September is a month known for many things: back to school month, the end of summer, the start of the NFL regular season. But for the approximately 300,000 people who suffer from spinal cord injuries (SCI), September is also a month that brings awareness to their lives, their injuries and their quest for better treatment. Read more…
The Man Who Made it Possible for Wheelchair Users to Play the Drums
Being a part of the wheelchair-using community is about adapting to your strengths. It’s also about helping one another find new ways to do what you love. At 23 years old, Jason Gerling loved drumming, and he was quickly on his way to becoming a career professional when his life abruptly changed. Driving home one Read more…