Assistive Technology

How Occupational Therapists Help People Drive with Adaptive Vehicles

Driving gives people freedom to go where they want, when they want. But for some people with limited mobility or medical conditions, driving a “regular” car isn’t possible. That’s where occupational therapists (OTs) and adaptive driving solutions come in. Occupational therapists help people regain their ability to drive safely by testing their skills, recommending vehicle […]

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How Caregivers Can Support Mobility Needs for Loved Ones with Parkinson’s

An older woman in a yellow coat smiles joyfully while exiting a car, holding hands with a person outside.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance and coordination. As symptoms develop, people with Parkinson’s may face challenges in performing daily tasks, including mobility. For caregivers, understanding how to support their loved ones with mobility needs can improve quality of life and provide much-needed independence. Here are some tips to help caregivers

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Navigating Mobility With MS: Adaptive Vehicle Solutions for Every Stage

A woman with sunglasses, wearing a denim overall, sits in a vehicle. She is in a wheelchair and smiling.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable condition that can affect mobility in different ways, from occasional balance issues to more significant challenges requiring assistive devices. At MobilityWorks, we understand the importance of maintaining independence for those living with MS and offer a range of adaptive vehicle solutions tailored to meet individual needs at every stage

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Adaptive Controls for Console Gaming

Person in a wheelchair playing a videogame

  The technological advancement of videogames from the early days of the Atari 2600 or Nintendo Entertainment System of the 70’s and 80’s have advanced by leaps and bounds to our current generation of Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo. However, accessible and adaptive controls for those with physical disabilities have a tendency to lag behind. Thankfully,

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Reality TV Star Shauna Rae: Overcoming Obstacles to Drive Safely

TLC Reality Star Shauna Rae sits in her new MobilityWorks vehicle and smiles at the camera

Shauna Rae: The Early Years Shauna Rae, a star on TLC’s hit show “I am Shauna Rae,” has faced numerous challenges throughout her life. At just 6 months old, she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor that required surgery and years of chemotherapy. While treatments were successful, doctors discovered that young Shauna’s pituitary gland

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