MobilityWorks Blog

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

February 25, 2025

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 […]

Championing Accessibility and Advocacy: Tamara Blackwell’s Reign as Ms. Wheelchair America 2025

February 19, 2025
Four-photo collage: Tamara Blackwell at Crazy Horse Memorial wearing a hard hat, at Mount Rushmore with two others, on a basketball court in a wheelchair, and posing with a sign.

Tamara Blackwell, Ms. Wheelchair America 2025, is using her platform to advocate for meaningful change when it comes to accessibility. During her time as titleholder, she has worked to make a tangible impact, from pushing for accessible equipment at local playgrounds to creating spaces for honest conversations on disability. Committed to her community and a […]

Tanya & Lee: A Love Story Without Limits

February 12, 2025
Three candid couple photos: one outdoors in warm gear, the second indoors wearing I Battle MS shirts, and the third in a vehicle, with the woman embracing the man.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a love story that defies limitations and proves that true love knows no bounds. Tanya and Lee, a couple brought together by their shared experience with multiple sclerosis (MS), have built a life filled with laughter, adventure and support for one another. It all started with an online connection—one […]

Supporting Mobility for Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis

February 2, 2025
Person sitting in a wheelchair outdoors, holding their knee with both hands.

February 2 marks Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Awareness Day, a time to shine a light on the challenges faced by millions of people living with RA and the importance of supporting their mobility and independence. At MobilityWorks, we understand these unique mobility needs and provide solutions that help our clients with RA live life on their […]

MobilityWorks Helps Georgia Firefighter Regain Independence

January 21, 2025
A minivan with a red bow is parked in a space near a building with large windows. Balloons are tied to a sign nearby.

A spark of generosity has ignited a brighter future for David McBrayer, a DeKalb County firefighter whose life was forever changed after a car accident in 2023. Through the kindness of an anonymous donor, plus the support of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and our Atlanta MobilityWorks team, David is now embracing a new chapter […]

Winter Weather Safety Tips for Wheelchair Users

January 15, 2025
Two people in winter clothing, one in a wheelchair and the other standing behind, enjoy a snowy park path with leafless trees.

Winter weather can make travel a challenge for everyone, presenting unique obstacles for wheelchair users and those who rely on accessible vehicles in particular. To keep yourself safe during the winter months, it’s important to stay prepared when cold temperatures, snow and icy conditions strike. Here are some tips to help you navigate the winter […]

New Year, New Goals: Making Your Home More Accessible in 2025

January 2, 2025
A metal wheelchair ramp leads to the front porch of a house, bordered by bushes and a brick wall.

As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve our environment to better meet the needs of ourselves and our loved ones. At MobilityWorks, we believe accessibility starts at home. Creating a barrier-free living environment promotes independence, comfort and safety for wheelchair users and those with mobility […]

Racecar Driver Rallies Social Media Support to Help Teen in Need

December 23, 2024
A man in a wheelchair poses with another man beside a minivan adorned with a red bow inside a garage.

At MobilityWorks, we’re always inspired by stories of resilience and generosity within the wheelchair user community. Recently, our team in Huntsville, Alabama, was part of an extraordinary story that embodies these values. It’s the story of Wendell, a young man facing a new world of mobility challenges, and Jay—a racecar driver and social media influencer […]

MobilityWorks Supports Actor Tobias Forrest on His Journey to the Big Screen with DARUMA

December 5, 2024
Tobias Forrest in a wheelchair and another man stand beside a red minivan with a ramp, parked in a lot.

MobilityWorks is proud to celebrate the release of DARUMA, an independent film making cinematic history with its authentic casting of two lead actors with disabilities in a story that’s not about disability. One of those stars is Tobias Forrest, an actor and advocate whose journey to the premiere is as inspiring as the film itself. […]

MobilityWorks Opens New Raleigh Location, Expanding Access to Mobility Solutions in North Carolina

December 3, 2024
A brick and beige building with a MobilityWorks sign, surrounded by trees and parked cars in the lot.

RALEIGH, N.C., December 3, 2024 – MobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles, mobility equipment, and services, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Raleigh, North Carolina. This expansion supports the company’s commitment to serving those with mobility challenges and improving their quality of life through greater independence. The new location […]