MobilityWorks Blog
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 [โฆ]
โWhen Iโm here on the golf course, I donโt think I have a problemโฆ I forget everything.โ โ 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 [โฆ]
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. Thatโs all changed with the introduction [โฆ]
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 [โฆ]
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 [โฆ]
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 [โฆ]
Wireless Providers Cloud the Use of โMobilityโ Forty years ago this coming August, The Who came out with their โWhoโs Nextโ album featuring one of their all-time greatest hits โWonโt Get Fooled Againโ. Also on the album was another chart-topping favorite โGoing Mobileโ written by Pete Townshend. His lyrics were about the ability to [โฆ]
MobilityWorks Showroom in Albany New York Moving, New Location Announced for Pasadena California The MobilityWorks Albany NY service and showroom location (currently in Scotia NY) is ahead of schedule to move into its new location at 1615 Central Ave, Albany NY 12205. Originally scheduled for early June, it looks like theyโll be up and running [โฆ]
After a limb has been amputated, a person is typically not able to drive an automobile the same way as they had before. However, there are several adaptive devices that can enable an amputee to continue driving and maintain his or her independence. The site of amputation(s) will determine exactly what type of vehicle an [โฆ]
People who use a wheelchair will often times have to lift themselves into another chair or over to a car seat. For those who drive with hand controls, totally removing the front seat to make room for the wheelchair is sometimes not a practical solution. The confines of an accessible minivan however make it difficult [โฆ]