MobilityWorks Blog

National Mobility Awareness Month in May Includes 3 New Wheelchair Vans Going to Essay Contest Winners

March 12, 2012

First Ever National Mobility Awareness Month Coming in May – Local Hero Nominees Being Sought for Van Giveaways MobilityWorks is proud to announce its participation in the first ever National Mobility Awareness Month this coming May. And as part of the celebration, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association and its partners are giving away three wheelchair accessible […]

Welcome Monmouth Clients!

February 20, 2012

MobilityWorks Expands into New Jersey with Monmouth Vans Access & Mobility It’s not reality TV – but it is reality! MobilityWorks announced earlier this month that it had acquired the assets of Monmouth Vans Access & Mobility located in Farmingdale, NJ. Located just north of Wall Township and close to the Garden State Parkway, our new […]

New “Push Girls” Reality Show Features Four Hollywood Friends in Wheelchairs

January 19, 2012

Producers of the hit series “Little People, Big World” are working on a new reality show featuring four women in wheelchairs. Sexy, compelling, inspiring and ambitious are just a few of the words being used to describe the show. Aptly named Push Girls, it is scheduled to debut in April on the Sundance channel. The 14-episode, ½ […]

Commercial Van Division Announces New Liberty Minivan for Taxi Market

January 3, 2012

Most people reading our blog or following us on Facebook know MobilityWorks for its consumer wheelchair van showrooms, service and rental centers. In the business world, however, we also lead the industry with commercial-use accessible vans used by our business clients throughout the country. Today, MobilityWorks announced the acquisition of Liberty USA of Michigan, a […]

Balancing a Passion for Golf with Life’s Journey

December 30, 2011

“When I’m here on the golf course, I don’t think I have a problem… I forget everything.” — Manuel De Los Santos My first experience with seeing a disabled golfer was memorable. I was around 16 years old when my father and uncle took me out to play at Shawnee Hills golf course in Bedford […]

MobilityWorks Announces New Bruno Chariot™ Lift on Wheels to Haul Electric Scooters with Smaller Vehicles

December 24, 2011

Finally! A solution from the mobility equipment industry for people who own smaller and mid-size cars that need to haul an electric scooter or power wheelchair. Most scooter and power chair lifts (for external vehicle transport) require a minivan, SUV, or larger sedan capable of carrying a heavier load. That’s all changed with the introduction […]

In-Service Training for Wheelchair Transport and Paramedic Ambulance Company

December 12, 2011

MobilityWorks was honored to participate this past weekend at an in-service training session with Life Care Ambulance Inc. in Elyria, Ohio. Led by Regional Service Manager Trevorr Jurgensen, our Akron service staff spent this past Sunday at the Life Care training facility with their entire driver staff. This type of training event provides for driver education on […]

MobilityWorks to Host Mobility Expo and Vendor Fairs in Pittsburgh and Chicago

September 16, 2011

The MobilityWorks team is busy with preparations for hosting two Mobility Expos and Vendor Fairs this coming October. Our three Chicago IL area stores are teaming up with industry suppliers and local advocacy groups to host their 1st Annual Mobility Expo at the MobilityWorks Villa Park location on October 6th from 11AM to 7PM. The […]

Deductions Available for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

September 11, 2011

You may not realize it, but the United States Tax Code allows you to deduct certain medical expenses from your federal income taxes. Among the medical expenses that may be deducted are expenses associated with acquiring durable medical equipment (DME). According to the IRS website, a deduction can be taken for medical expenses incurred by […]

Redefining ‘Going Mobile’ – A 40 Year Retrospect

June 17, 2011

Wireless Providers Cloud the Use of ‘Mobility’    Forty years ago this coming August, The Who came out with their ‘Who’s Next’ album featuring one of their all-time greatest hits ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’. Also on the album was another chart-topping favorite ‘Going Mobile’ written by Pete Townshend. His lyrics were about the ability to […]