MobilityWorks Blog

Marine Lance Corporal and Double Amputee Brandon Receives Wheelchair Van

February 1, 2016

Brandon Long was on his first deployment in Afghanistan in 2010 when he lost his legs to an IED blast just 2 days before his daughter Claire was born. Thanks to the MobilityWorks team and nonprofit Help Our Military Heroes, this deserving hero received the keys to a new BraunAbility Chrysler Town and Country. Brandon […]

The Sleek Chrysler Pacifica to Replace Grand Caravan and Town & Country Minivans

January 28, 2016

We are excited to share that Chrysler will soon be replacing the Town & Country minivan and Dodge Grand Caravan chassis with a more modern, updated 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicle. Customers will enjoy the fresh style and ample space. Benefits of a Minivan The minivan’s ease of use from the sliding doors to the lower ground […]

MobilityWorks Foundation Announces Partnership with Special Kids Fund

January 20, 2016

The MobilityWorks Foundation is proud to announce that we have partnered with Special Kids Fund, a unique children’s charity alliance caring for developmentally disabled children and at-risk youth. We are excited to help as the nonprofit brings mobility to children of families in need in their nationwide wheelchair van donation program. The Special Kids’ van assistance […]

MobilityWorks Introduces New Brand to Improve Customer Experience

January 18, 2016

MobilityWorks is pleased to announce a fresh new look for our customers. Since 1997, we have used our original branding and logo. Within the next few months, we will be rolling out an updated new look in our stores with new signs and more. You can experience this change online on our website and social […]

MobilityWorks’ Albany Location Has Moved! New Showroom, Van Rental and Service Center Now in the Colonie Plaza

January 9, 2016

Open for business on Monday, January 11th at: MobilityWorks of Albany 1892 Central Avenue,  Suite #25 Albany, NY 12205 MobilityWorks is pleased to announce that our Albany location has moved to the Colonie Plaza shopping center! The new facility has a spacious showroom for our clients and families to come and see our many wheelchair […]

Message Banking Technology Helps ALS Patients Regain Their Voice

January 6, 2016

People with ALS and other degenerative diseases may lose their ability to speak over time, but today’s technology can give them a voice. Most of the speech technology we see has a robotic voice. What if ALS patients could get their own, personalized voice back? Thanks to message banking, they can. Message Banking is Created […]

Paying it Forward—and Paying it Back—A Heartwarming Story!

December 9, 2015

After working tirelessly for 12 hours to put out an intense fire; firefighters Tim Young and Paul Hullings of New Jersey stopped at a small café for breakfast. The waitress at the cafe; Liz Woodward, overhead the firefighters talking about the grueling fire. When it came time for the firefighters to leave; Liz gave them […]

Experience Accessibility in Los Angeles

November 18, 2015

Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and a very popular tourist destination. You can spend days discovering all sites the City of Angels has to offer. When you or a loved one is traveling with a wheelchair or scooter, it’s important to plan ahead so that your travels are smooth and […]

Ride-Away and Mobility Freedom Now Part of the MobilityWorks Family

October 30, 2015

East Coast and TX Showrooms Add 22 More Locations for People to Find the Right Accessible Van or Rental MobilityWorks is growing once again with the merger of HASCO Medical, Inc.  They are the parent company of Ride-Away and Mobility Freedom accessible van dealerships. With Ride-Away and Mobility Freedom’s sales, service and van rental centers, […]

Hands Free Prototype Wheelchair Moves by Leaning Forward or Side-to-Side

October 28, 2015

Wheelchair of the Future? After four years of research and development, Kevin Halsall has finally unveiled his incredible new invention. The New Zealand native has created a hands free prototype wheelchair for his friend Marcus Thompson, who was paralyzed after a skiing accident. The OGO is a mix of a wheelchair and a Segway that […]