Caregivers

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

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

Rare Disease Day Spotlight: How ‘Walking Strong’ Empowers the DMD Community

At MobilityWorks, we are dedicated to supporting organizations that empower individuals with mobility challenges. One organization that inspires us is Walking Strong, a nonprofit committed to improving the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). With Rare Disease Day taking place on February 28, we want to highlight the incredible work Walking Strong

Rare Disease Day Spotlight: How ‘Walking Strong’ Empowers the DMD Community Keep Reading »

Expanding His World

Art Estopinan Jr. smiles from the inside of his family's new wheelchair accessible van.

Like all parents, Art and Olga Estopinan want to give their son, Art Jr., a childhood full of fun memories and experiences. However, when your child is diagnosed with a rare disease, that balance can be hard to find when you frequently travel for doctor’s appointments. Art says the family’s wheelchair accessible vehicle from MobilityWorks

Expanding His World Keep Reading »

United Spinal Association: A Valuable Resource for the SCI/D Community

Two wheelchair users on beach boardwalk

Did you know that roughly 17,700 Americans experience a spinal cord injury every year? The adjustment process following a new injury looks different for everyone. To help those impacted by a spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D) move forward and navigate a new routine, the United Spinal Association offers support and resources to help the

United Spinal Association: A Valuable Resource for the SCI/D Community Keep Reading »