MobilityWorks Blog

Tips for Creating a Wheelchair Accessible Garden

May 11, 2021
Man in a wheelchair working at an enabling garden table

Outdoor gardening can do wonders for both your body and mind. It engages your muscles, relieves stress, and can even boost your mood! With a few modifications and clever tools, you can create your own wheelchair accessible garden and flex your green thumb. Raised Beds & Planters Raised beds or planters will keep your plants […]

NMEDA: ‘Say Hello to New Destinations’ During National Mobility Awareness Month

May 4, 2021
Woman in wheelchair trying to open her car

During the month of May, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is celebrating National Mobility Awareness Month. Through virtual events and forums, people can learn more about automotive mobility solutions available to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. NMEDA is a non-profit trade association that administers education and training to members in the […]

10 Ingenious Wheelchair Accessible Playground Equipment Designs

April 27, 2021
Boy in wheelchair sitting with sister on grass

Making a playground that is welcoming for wheelchair users is about more than just installing ramps for easy accessibility. They have to be fun, too! Check out these inclusive playground features that will ensure children of all abilities will have a good time. The Sway Fun® Glider This accessible glider from Landscape Structures has room […]

National MS Society Celebrates ’75 Years of Progress’

April 20, 2021

Founded in 1946 by Sylvia Lawry, the National MS Society has grown into a nationwide movement that continues to fight for a world free of multiple sclerosis. The organization is an invaluable resource for those impacted by the disease, those working to cure it, and those looking for a way to help. It all began […]

Twins With Wheels: Our Favorite Products as a Wheelchair User

April 6, 2021
Sisters Kelly and Kristen share their Twins with Wheels story

Sisters Kelly and Kristen, of Twins With Wheels, launched their YouTube channel last year as a resource for wheelchair users as well as those interested in learning more about life as a wheelchair user. Their videos cover a variety of topics including accessible housing, parenting — even the journey of buying and driving a wheelchair […]

Helpful Smart Devices for People with Disabilities

March 30, 2021
Female in wheelchair checking her smart watch

Everyone deserves the comfort and peace of mind that comes with making full use of your own household. For those adjusting to life with limited mobility, finding that comfort again might mean looking for new ways to complete your usual daily tasks, such as opening your blinds in the morning to let the sunshine in […]

Coffee with Craig: Discover New Options in Finding the Right Solution

January 26, 2021
Graphic: Discover New Options in Fining the Right Solution

Lamin Turay, one of our Certified Mobility Consultants, joined us for an episode of Coffee with Craig on January 28th to share what clients can expect when calling or visiting one of our locations for the first time, as well as to share new options for those shopping from home. When someone calls into MobilityWorks, […]

MobilityWorks® Announces Launch of the Accessibility 4 All™ Side-Entry with Quiet Ride™ Technology by Driverge® Vehicle Innovations

January 19, 2021

MobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vehicles, is excited to unveil the Accessibility 4 All™ Side-Entry vehicle with newly engineered Quiet Ride™ technology. The Quiet Ride technology is being introduced on the Dodge Grand Caravan and provides reduced cabin noise along with performance and handling comparable to an unconverted minivan. “One of the […]

How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Helped Shape the Disability Rights Movement

January 18, 2021

While most people know of the work which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did during the Civil Rights Movement, his work towards equalization extended far beyond that for African Americans. He was also a major component of helping pave the way towards a more accessible country. When changes were beginning to be being made for […]

MobilityWorks® Announces Launch of the Accessibility 4 All™ Rear-Entry with FlexFlat™ Conversion by Driverge® Vehicle Innovations: The First Flexible Accessible Vehicle

January 12, 2021

MobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is pleased to announce the first flexible wheelchair accessible vehicle: the Accessibility 4 All™ Rear-Entry with FlexFlat™ conversion. The Accessibility 4 All™ Rear-Entry with the FlexFlat™ conversion operates as an accessible van when it’s needed, and as a standard minivan when it’s not. “We are always […]