MobilityWorks Blog

How to Train Your Dog to Become a Service Dog

February 4, 2020
Girl in wheelchair with service dog indoors

Service dogs are very important to thousands of persons with disabilities across the country. Nearly 500,000 dogs work hard every day to make sure their handlers are taken care of and healthy. Whether someone has a visual impairment, a seizure disorder, diabetes, or any other physical, emotional, or mental disability, a service dog can be […]

AMF-Bruns of America

January 30, 2020
AMF Bruns Easy Pull winch system pulling wheelchair into back of rear entry van

AMF-Bruns of America is the leader of technology for wheelchair users in the global marketplace, founded in 1958 by Gustav Bruns. Throughout the years since then, the company has created several products that improve the safety and comfort of individuals using wheelchairs inside of vehicles. They were the first to develop a wheelchair anchoring system, […]

30th Anniversary of the ADA

January 28, 2020

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed affording protections to people in the United States living with any form of a disability. It made discrimination based on a disability illegal, in addition to setting a minimum standard for accessibility in public spaces. This year, on July 26th, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary […]

Home Access Equipment Guide

January 24, 2020
Outdoor Ramp

There are many common features in your home that can quickly become an obstacle for people with limited mobility. Maintaining access to all parts of your home is an important way to promote safety and independence. It can also help caregivers and loved ones to easily provide you with care. When it comes to choosing […]

10 Innovative Mobility Products

January 21, 2020
Group of people at the beach one in a wheelchair

Though there are many challenges that someone with limited mobility may face, new technologies are constantly coming out that make transportation easier and safer. So many incredible products have come out in the last few years, and we are excited to see what the future holds. Below are 10 innovative products designed to increase people’s […]

Top 5 Accessible Resorts in America

January 17, 2020
Log Cabin in the Forest

If you are thinking about planning a relaxing getaway in 2020, there are several resorts across the country that offer outstanding accessible accommodations. Whether you are looking to explore the mountains, visit America’s premier theme parks, or just unwind by the pool, these five resorts can help meet any of those desires: 1) Little Valley […]

13 Life Changing Apps for People with Chronic Conditions & Disabilities

January 15, 2020
Screenshot from Sworkit App

This post originally appeared on TrendAble.com and has been used with permission by its author, Lainie Ishbia. No prescription needed There’s an app for almost everything these days. I’m by no means a techy, (I couldn’t move past level 1 in Ms. Pac-Man and flunked high school typing) but in order to keep up with and […]

MobilityWorks Adds 7 More Locations with Acquisition of IMED Mobility

January 9, 2020
map of US with green pins for MobilityWorks and red pins for IMED locations

Richfield, OH, Jan. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)– MobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is adding 7 new locations with the acquisition of IMED® Mobility. The acquisition will add to MobilityWorks’ presence in the state of Wisconsin and will add new locations in the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. […]

Fitness Tips for All Abilities

January 7, 2020
Senior woman in wheelchair performing exercise with dumbbell

This post originally appeared on Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s Site and has been used with their permission.  What are the benefits to exercising? Exercise varies depending on your level of injury, but everyone can benefit from some form of physical activity. Creating a fitness program is good for the mind and the body, but […]

How our Buffalo Team Helps Customers Find the Right Solution

January 3, 2020
Exterior of MobilityWorks showroom in Buffalo

Our location in Buffalo, New York opened in 2017 and has quickly become one of the leading dealers of accessible vehicles in Western New York. We are proud to serve neighboring areas such as Rochester, Batavia, Lockport, Tonawanda, Akron, Albion, and more. The biggest reason we’re able to best serve our customers is because of […]