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Honoring Our Heroes: How Accessible Transportation Supports Veterans

A young woman stands beside an older man in a wheelchair at a memorial wall decorated with gold stars, under a clear blue sky.

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor those who have served our country, and to recognize the unique challenges many face after returning home. For veterans living with disabilities, mobility isn’t just about getting from one place to another. It’s about maintaining independence, reconnecting with their communities and reclaiming the freedom they fought to protect. […]

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Rolling with Randall: A 200-Mile Ride for Awareness and Hope

Two people, one in a power wheelchair and one on a standard bicycle, ride on a tree-lined road with a car following behind.

When Randall Pope set out to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, he didn’t plan a quiet reflection. Instead, he rolled into action—literally—embarking on a 200-mile journey from his hometown in Virginia all the way to the Pentagon. What started as a personal milestone quickly became a movement. “I was sitting

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Exploring the World on Wheels: Sylvia Longmire’s Journey with MS and Accessible Travel

Person in a wheelchair on a sandy beach watching a sunset over the ocean, with a cruise ship in the background.

As we recognize MS Awareness Week, we are honored to share the story of Sylvia Longmire, an accessible travel writer, advocate, and longtime MobilityWorks client. Through her platform, Spin the Globe, Sylvia inspires those with disabilities to embrace travel and explore the world—despite the challenges that come with multiple sclerosis (MS). Planning for an Unpredictable

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September is National Service Dog Month

Man in Wheelchair with a bernese mountain dog

Each September we recognize the many service dogs who provide assistance, protection, companionship and confidence to their owners. Service dogs serve those with debilitating medical conditions; from autism to blindness, seizure disorders and hearing impairments, diabetes and those who need physical assistance, and they also serve our wounded warriors suffering from conditions like PTSD, traumatic

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Marine Veteran Travels on His Own Terms With Accessible Van from MobilityWorks

Two men inn front of a wheelchair accessible vehicle

For Marine veteran Carson McLeod, accessible transportation is about more than just getting from Point A to Point B—it’s also about being able to travel on his own terms. After connecting with MobilityWorks through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and finding support from nonprofits, including Help Our Military Heroes and the Semper Fi Fund,

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