MobilityWorks News and Events

Jan 3, 2012

MobilityWorks Commercial Purchases Liberty USA of Michigan

MobilityWorks Commercial of Akron, OH has purchased Liberty USA of Michigan, a national seller of wheelchair accessible minivans. With this new acquisition, forecasts for 2012 will increase van production by another 40% over 2011. "Mike Shank and the Liberty name are well respected in the industry. We wanted to bring on the best," said Taylor Clark, President of MobilityWorks Commercial. "Mike and Liberty will give us the expertise we need to best serve these customers."

Click here for the complete Liberty USA Press Release

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December 1, 2011

MobilityWorks Recognized by Northern Ohio Business Community for 7th Year

MobilityWorks was recognized once again by Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and the Council of Small Enterprises (COSE) for the 7th straight year. The Weatherhead 100 is the 'premier' annual business award in Northern Ohio and a significant honor in the Ohio business community. MobilityWorks was the only company selected serving the disabled community. The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University has received international acclaim for developing bold ideas that redefine the way management education is taught.

Weatherhead 100 Company listings

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Aug 26, 2011

Mobility Retailer and Producer of Wheelchair Van Named to Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Fastest Growing Companies

MobilityWorks, the leading handicap vans and adaptive equipment retailer in the United States and the largest conversion manufacturer of commercial vans for transporting disabled riders, was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 to be published by Inc. magazine in their September issue. The annual designation is coveted by the business community for its recognition of America's fastest-growing private companies. Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 companies are chosen based on their percentage of revenue growth rate for the past three years (2007 through 2010).

Click here for the complete Inc 5000 Press Release

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October 3, 2011

MobilityWorks to Host Two Mobility Expos in October

Join us a one of two Mobility Expos and Vendor Fairs taking place at our Chicago/Villa Park IL store and at our Pittsburgh PA store locations. There will be plenty of food, fun and prizes along with speakers, vendor demonstrations, advocacy groups and more to learn about mobility equipment and services.

Go to one of the following links for additional information:

Mobility Expo & Vendor Fair Chicago - October 6, 2011

Mobility Expo & Vendor Fair Pittsburgh - October 13, 2011

(download Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Mobility Expo flyer)

Read more about the events on our MobilityPost blog.

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August 22, 2011

'Nominate Your Hero' Mobility Conquest Winner Jack Pierce Interviewed by Fox

SSgt Jack Pierce was named the winner of our 'Name Your Hero' Conquest giveaway on August 13th at One-Eyed Jack's Saloon in Sturgis, SD. In the video by Black Hills Fox News affiliate KEVN, Jack talks about the explosion that changed his life. Sergeant Pierce was injured in Afghanistan while in a convoy vehicle that was struck by an IED. Read more about Jack and our contest on our MobilityPost blog.

http://www.blackhillsfox.com/2011/08/14/Disabled-veteran-gets-a-brand-new-ride

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July 14, 2011

MobilityWorks Sponsors 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh August 1st – August 6th, 2011

 

The 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games and Disabled Sports, Recreation & Fitness Exposition are organized by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The annual games are a commitment to our nation's heroes. Go to the Official VA National Veterans Wheelchair Games website for game schedules.

As part of the games, a Disabled Sports, Recreation & Fitness Exposition is also being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Monday August 1st from 9 AM to 4 PM. On display from MobilityWorks will be wheelchair vans, the Conquest Wheelchair Motorcycle and the GoShichi 4x4 wheelchair accessible pickup truck..

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July 12, 2011

Mobility Conquest Trike Giveaway Announced for Sturgis Rally

 

MobilityWorks and Mobility Conquest Seeking Nominations for Wheelchair Trike Giveaway

A Mobility Conquest motorcycle will be given away at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Saturday August 13th at One-Eyed Jacks's Saloon. One winner will be selected by a committee from essay and/or video nominations submitted. Go to our Conquest Giveaway information page for nomination instructions

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July 6, 2011

Join Us In Chicago for Conquest Demo Days!

MobilityWorks Announces Demo Days in Chicago July 16-17 at the Odeum Expo Center

The Mobility Conquest motorcycle will be available for rides and demonstration in Villa Park Illinois on Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th at the Odeum Expo Center on North Villa Avenue. Ride demos reservations are required – in addition to sufficient arm strength and hand control capabilities to load into and ride in the Conquest. To make your reservations, go to our Conquest Demo Days online form.

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June 16, 2011

MobilityWorks to Exhibit at the Abilities Expo in Chicago July 8-10, 2011

MobilityWorks of Chicago will be displaying several alternative driving solutions at the Abilities Expo in Chicago, July 8-10 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. On display will be the GoShichi 4x4 pickup truck, the TMN Wheelchair Robot and the coolest wheelchair accessible trike in the world, the Conquest Wheelchair Motorcycle.

Mobility Consultants will be on hand to discuss all your mobility equipment questions, including wheelchair vans, scooter lifts, driving aids, turning/lift-up seats and more. MobilityWorks will be represented by staff from all three showrooms in the Greater Chicago Area, including: Villa Park, Plainfield and Skokie, IL. Admission is FREE. Go to www.abilitiesexpo.com for details.


MobilityWorks newly designed Rear Entry Dodge Grand Caravan will be on display at the Abilities Expo.

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June 9, 2011

MobilityWorks Honored for Its Track Record of Providing Excellent Customer Service

MobilityWorks was honored this past week as a 2011 Smart Business Five-Star World Class Customer Service company – an annual award program that highlights companies in the Northern Ohio area for their superior customer service.

The program was developed to raise awareness of the importance of customer service in the business world, to recognize organizations that demonstrate exceptional customer service and to share best practices in customer service from those that do it best. Judges from a variety of leading companies in the area selected the recipients, with customer testimonials playing a big part in the MobilityWorks selection.

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March 9, 2011

Video from ABC News Channel 7 in Chicago that took place at our Villa Park location, highlighting the presentation of a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country outfitted with an automated ramp, to Juliana Ramos and Chris Medina.

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March 8, 2011

MobilityWorks of Chicago Prepares for Juliana Ramos Wheelchair Van Delivery

The MobilityWorks staff in our Villa Park location is preparing for national media attention tomorrow afternoon, as Juliana Ramos and her family come in to pick up her new van. Donated by BraunAbility and MobilityWorks, she is the fiancée of Chris Medina, a recent contestant on American Idol. More to come with photos and details after the event.

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March 2, 2011

Conquest Wheelchair Motorcycle Debuts at Daytona Bike Week with New National Sales Manager Brian Austin

While he was down in Daytona Beach FL during Bike Week with the Conquest, MobilityWorks Akron General Manager Brian Austin was named as the Conquest's new National Sales Manager. Brian and the sleek new wheelchair accessible trike can be found between turns 3 and 4 at the Dayton Speedway, March 4th-12th, 9AM-6PM daily. Bike Week is held every year in Daytona, bringing motorcycle enthusiasts together from all over the country.

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January 24, 2011

MobilityWorks Commercial Division Announces New Toyota Sienna Rear Entry Wheelchair Van to be Unveiled at the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference

The MobilityWorks Commercial unit has announced that they will be showing their new Toyota Sienna, ADA compliant rear-entry wheelchair minivan at the upcoming National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (NMEDA) this February 2-4 in Daytona Beach FL. The new conversion will expand the company's minivan options for businesses like taxi-cab operators and other short-distance accessible transportation providers. It is available for ordering with new and pre-owned 2011 chassis models. The Sienna's 1,000 lb. capacity wheelchair ramp that is added to the vehicle is 36" wide, currently the widest in the industry for minivan conversions. It will be on display for the first time at the NMEDA conference, the largest annual gathering of mobility equipment manufacturers and accessible van dealers in the United States and Canada that serve the disabled community.