MobilityWorks Blog

I’m Getting a Mobility Scooter… Now How Do I Transport It?

March 21, 2020

Compatibility With Your Vehicle and Travel Lifestyle are Key Issues There are many options from which to choose when deciding how to best transport mobility scooters. The best option is usually determined by having a professional Certified Mobility Consultant (CMC) perform a needs analysis with you. He/she will ask questions about your physical abilities and […]

Podcasts Worth Following for the Wheelchair Community

March 17, 2020
Man in wheelchair listening to a podcast

Now is a great time to take the opportunity to relax and enjoy some great podcasts! The website Feedspot has compiled a list of their recommendations on the Top 10 Disability Podcasts to check out. Among their top choices are: An Apple a Day An Apple A Day is not only a podcast but also […]

Travel Tips for People with Disabilities

March 10, 2020
two friends visiting foreign city one sitting in wheelchair

With Spring on the horizon, you may be thinking about getting out, enjoying the sunshine and doing some traveling. As you plan your trip, it’s important to keep a few things in mind: Do Your Research As you begin looking into destinations for your trip, consider checking out online communities and travel blogs such as: […]

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 3, 2020
traumatic brain injury awareness month graphic

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the nation’s oldest and largest brain injury advocacy organization, was founded over 40 years ago by individuals who wanted to improve the quality of life for patients who had sustained brain injuries. The mission of the BIAA is to advance awareness, research, treatment, education and funding. Estimates are […]

Do Uber and Lyft Have Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles?

February 24, 2020
Woman showing phone screen to camera with rideshare application open

Over the past several years, Uber and Lyft have grown tremendously in popularity. Millions of people utilize these companies for the convenience and reliability of their quick-response transportation services. In order to be able to meet the needs of all customers, Uber and Lyft have been working to increase and improve their ability to also […]

Presidents Day Tribute

February 17, 2020
outside picture of the white house

In honor of President’s Day, we’re taking a moment to recognize several US Presidents who have been influential in working to ensure equality and assistance for individuals with disabilities. President Franklin D. Roosevelt President Roosevelt was the first, and only to-date, president with a physical disability.  Diagnosed with polio at the age of 39, Roosevelt […]

MS State Advocacy Days

February 14, 2020
large group of people on steps for MS State Advocacy Days

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society does a wide range of things to help people living with and affected by MS. One of their main focuses is on helping people to take action, from fighting for accessibility to expanding their rights. To do this, one of the things they organize are MS State Action Days. On […]

The Travis Mills Foundation

February 12, 2020
Hiker with prosthesis walking up a trail

Travis Mills is a retired US Army Staff Sergeant, of the 82nd Airborne, who was critically injured during his third tour in Afghanistan in 2012. While on patrol, an IED exploded causing him to lose part of both legs and arms. Since then, Travis continues to heal and recover, also publicly speaking about his life […]

MDA National Ambassadors Share the Everyday Impact of Neuromuscular Disease

February 6, 2020
10 yr old MDA Ambassador Ethan LyBrand and his family sitting on blanket outdoors

This blog originally appeared on the Muscular Dystrophy Association‘s blog, which can be found here. MDA is an organization that works to create hope for families affected by MDA, ALS, and other neuromuscular disorders by offering support for care and innovation. To learn more about MDA, the work they do, or how to get involved, […]

How to Train Your Dog to Become a Service Dog

February 4, 2020
Girl in wheelchair with service dog indoors

Service dogs are very important to thousands of persons with disabilities across the country. Nearly 500,000 dogs work hard every day to make sure their handlers are taken care of and healthy. Whether someone has a visual impairment, a seizure disorder, diabetes, or any other physical, emotional, or mental disability, a service dog can be […]