New “Mountain Bike” Wheelchair Made by MIT Students
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), lead by Assistant Professor Amos Winter, have designed and created a new wheelchair inspired by and made with parts of mountain bikes. The...
View ArticleWhat to Watch Out for When Buying a Secondhand Wheelchair Van
In an effort to save money, some wheelchair users try to find alternative sources for wheelchair accessible vehicles. Many of these sources include: Craigslist Ebay Private sellers While we understand...
View ArticleType S Conversion: Adding Style to Your Wheelchair Van
Wheelchair vehicles bring their users independence, happiness and a new way to get around. But they are more than a mere form of transportation; they are representation of a person’s lifestyle. This...
View ArticleGO Gloves Add a Bit of Comfort to Wheelchair Movement
Winter is a great time to get a new pair of gloves, but for the wheelchair-using community, gloves are more than something that keep a person’s hands warm. They are a source of comfort for the very...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons People Love Accessible Vans
People love their accessible vans. There are so many benefits to owning an accessible vehicle, and our customers tell us all the time how much their new van means to them. Check out our testimonials...
View ArticleNew York Cab Companies Threaten to Pull Accessible Vehicles
Wheelchair users living in or visiting New York may have problems getting around in the near future. According to the New York Post, taxi companies in the Big Apple are threatening to pull all of...
View ArticleNew Muscular Dystrophy Drug Gains FDA Approval
Just this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval of a new pharmaceutical drug that could significantly change the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular...
View ArticleMIT Unveils a Wheelchair that Drives Itself
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new electric wheelchair model that has one unique perk: the ability to pilot itself. As automation technology continues...
View ArticlePlanning for Emergencies That Happen on the Road
Emergency situations can occur at any time on the road, which is why people who own accessible vans need to be prepared to act in event that something should go wrong. Preparation and prevention are...
View ArticleSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Girl With Cerebral Palsy
Last Wednesday, the U.S Supreme Court ruled in favor of a young Michigan girl and her family who had originally sued their school district for refusing to allow the girl to bring her service dog to...
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