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Back-to-School Tips for Families With Mobility Needs

A woman stands behind a smiling boy in a wheelchair, with a yellow school bus in the background.

Back-to-school season can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for families navigating life with mobility challenges. Whether your child uses a wheelchair or other mobility equipment, getting back into a school routine often means extra planning to ensure accessibility, safety and comfort. These tips are designed to help your family prepare for a smooth start […]

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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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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

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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

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