MobilityWorks Blog

2014 New York Metro Abilities Expo

May 9, 2014

Thanks to all of those people who stopped by to see us! MobilityWorks truly enjoyed participating in the 2014 Abilities Expo- NY Metro, held last Friday; May 2nd-Sunday, May 4th at the NJ Convention Center in Edison, NJ. Our team had the opportunity to speak with many great people—some of whom we already have the […]

Scooter and Power Chair Lifts Now Available for Travelling With Just About Any Type of Vehicle

February 22, 2014

Experts emphasize that proper equipment selection and installation are critical to stress-free use with transporting mobility devices. Top left to right: hoist-style lift, platform drive-on, drive-off lift, and external transport lift. Bottom: Bruno Chariot towing lift for smaller midsize cars. Many different makes and models are available for each style of lift. From compact cars to minivans, […]

Grateful Pittsburgh Family Organizes “Pay it Forward” Fundraising Event

December 20, 2013

DINE & DONATE This past fall, The MobilityWorks Foundation and our Pittsburgh Team participated in helping an anonymous donor with providing a little girl and her family a wheelchair accessible van. The little girl’s name is Maya Torres. It is our pleasure to tell you that Maya will be turning eight years old this January […]

New Rubberized Floors in Wheelchair Minivans a Noticeable Long-Lasting Feature

November 30, 2013

Advanced Materials Provide a Smoother Transition, Improved Maneuverability and Cleanup Without proper maintenance, prolonged use of heavier power wheelchairs and scooters can begin taking their toll on a minivan’s carpeted flooring materials. Road salt is also a major concern in cold-weather areas, with salt residue increasing the potential for carpet deterioration. These issues can lead to problems with lifting, carpet tears and general cleanup. […]

MobilityWorks Commercial Customer Named Paratransit Operator of the Year

November 8, 2013

Congratulations to long-time MobilityWorks Commercial customer Bud Williams for being named the 2013 National Paratransit Operator of the Year by the Taxi, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA). Bud leads his family-run company, Wheelchair Transport Service (WTS) of Clearwater, FL, with integrity and customer service that goes beyond most companies in the industry. He has been […]

Gas Stations Designed for Easy Fueling

November 7, 2013

Do the pumps in your area measure up? “I always have my husband go to get gas for me… it can be a real pain going to fill up.” The able-bodied person can go to just about any gas station in the United States and the process to fill up the tank will be the same. They simply […]

Oktoberfest Coming to MobilityWorks of Pasadena

October 20, 2013

Guest Speakers and Exhibitors Kick Off Inaugural Pasadena Store Event – Friday, October 25th. Please join us at MobilityWorks of Pasadena on Friday October 25, 2013, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM for an exciting Oktoberfest celebration. There will be special guest speakers beginning at 11 AM until 3 PM. Topics include Medicare Changes, Reverse […]

MobilityWorks of Atlanta Participates in “Ride for Kids”

August 14, 2013

MobilityWorks of Atlanta proudly supported the “Ride for Kids” fundraising event held in Newnan, GA on Saturday August 10, 2013 to help raise awareness and money for The Fragile Kids Foundation. Over 175 motorcycle riders convened at Great South Harley Davidson in Newnan and had a police escort as they rode their bikes on an […]

MobilityWorks Now Serving the Oakland CA Community

August 11, 2013

We are pleased to announce that on Monday August 12th, at 8AM, our new Oakland CA location will officially open its doors for business. The address is 1822 Embarcadero Ave., Oakland, CA 94606. The Oakland location is adjacent to I-880 on the Oakland Inner Harbor across from the Alameda Coast Guard station and Alameda Island. With […]

MobilityWorks Adds Van Conversions Inc with Four Wheelchair Van Showrooms

August 7, 2013

Acquisition Includes Philadelphia and Bethlehem, PA Markets We are very excited to announce another acquisition that allows us to serve more people in the areas of Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Van Conversions Inc (aka VCI Mobility) has been serving the area since 1984 with accessible van sales, scooter lifts, service and rentals – […]