Two months to go until the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. With the opening ceremonies set to begin on September 7th, we have been taking the time to dive into some of the events that will take place over the course of the games. So far, we have already covered sitting volleyball and wheelchair fencing in Read more…
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This Organization is Helping to Fix Your Wheelchair’s Joystick
Most people are intrigued by technology because there’s always new and improved innovations available almost every day. When it comes to adaptive technology, we’re intrigued because of the differences it can mean for the disability community. Some of the latest technologies that could end up having an impact on the disability community include products like Read more…
Accessible Vacation Destination: North Myrtle Beach
Now that we’re in the full-swing of summer it’s safe to say that when we’re not working with our customers to find the best new or used handicap vans for their needs, we’re enjoying the great outdoors. You can bet that includes baseball games, camping and spending long hours at the beach. And while we Read more…
A Thank You to the National Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Camp
“A race is won with not with the wheels, but with the heart!” So says the National Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Camp, an incredible event put on by the Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch in Stewartville, MN. For the past few years, we have been a proud supporter of the event, and we have recently received Read more…
Roll on Capitol 2016 Hill Recap
Wednesday marked the final day of the annual Roll on Capitol Hill event in Washington D.C. The four day event, which takes place in the nation’s capital every year brought on hundreds of wheelchair users and disability advocates to talk about issues that affect the community. They also pressed lawmakers to take up legislation that Read more…
Wheelchair Accessibility Still a Problem in New York City
A brand new subway station in New York City is making headlines this week for two reasons: The overhaul of the station was so comprehensive that it cost over $21 million and took about 8 months to complete. The renovation included new ceilings, walls, and floors. After all the time and money the city spent Read more…
Solving the Problems Wheelchair Users Have with Jeans
Jeans: they are comfortable, stylish and work great as both casual and work clothes. They are essentially the “everyday pants” that are perfect for any occasion, that is, unless you are a wheelchair user. While many people see jeans as just a great article of clothing, wheelchair users recognize them as the source of many Read more…
The Winners of Grandma’s Marathon Wheelchair Race
On Sunday, the annual Grandma’s Marathon was held in Duluth, MN, marking the 40th time that the race was ran along the coast of Lake Superior. The day was hotter than many contestants wanted it to be, with humidity levels causing race officials to caution athletes on the dangers of heat stress, but that didn’t Read more…
Chicago Coder Creates App to Help Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair accessibility in Chicago has long been a point of improvement for the city. To this day, the city has made great strides towards being more wheelchair-friendly, but there are still a lot of accessibility barriers that prevent all people from having the same freedom to easily travel around the city. Wheelchair users who live Read more…
National Veterans Wheelchair Games to be Held in Salt Lake City
The 36th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games are little more than two weeks away, and this year they are to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, the 2016 games are set to begin on June 27th and will end on July 2nd. Here Come Read more…