MobilityWorks Blog

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 Valentineโ€™s Day, weโ€™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 connectionโ€”one [โ€ฆ]

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 [โ€ฆ]

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 [โ€ฆ]

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, itโ€™s important to stay prepared when cold temperatures, snow and icy conditions strike. Here are some tips to help you navigate the winter [โ€ฆ]

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, itโ€™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 [โ€ฆ]

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, weโ€™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. Itโ€™s the story of Wendell, a young man facing a new world of mobility challenges, and Jayโ€”a racecar driver and social media influencer [โ€ฆ]

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 thatโ€™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. [โ€ฆ]

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 โ€“ MobilityWorksยฎ, the nationโ€™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 companyโ€™s commitment to serving those with mobility challenges and improving their quality of life through greater independence. The new location [โ€ฆ]

5 Adaptive Exercise Options for Wheelchair Users

November 21, 2024
Young man in wheel-chair doing exercises indoors

We all know that physical activity can help us live a healthy life but coming up with the right exercise plan can be a challenge. However, as more fitness programs aim to improve inclusion, you may find more options out there than you think. NOTE: We recommend that you talk with your doctor, physical therapist, [โ€ฆ]

MobilityWorks Supports Inclusive Play With Donation to Ohio Schoolโ€™s New Adaptive Playground

November 4, 2024
A playground with green and yellow balloons, featuring a climbing structure and slide, is cordoned off with a blue ribbon, with several people nearby.

MobilityWorks is proud to support the new adaptive playground at Leighton Elementary School in Aurora, Ohio, a space designed to be inclusive for children of all abilities. The new playground held its โ€œunofficialโ€ opening during the last week of school, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in November attended by MobilityWorksโ€™ Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer, [โ€ฆ]