MobilityWorks Blog

Ethan’s Mission for Accessibility with Children’s Cerebral Palsy Movement

September 12, 2019
Ethan and Debbie standing by silver van with ramp extended

This July in Los Angeles, families and friends gathered at AbilityFest, an expo held by AbilityFirst to bring donors, partners, and volunteers together. There attendees were able to interact with vendors, participate in adaptive sports, attractions, and other live entertainment. MobilityWorks’ Pasadena location was lucky enough to have been able to attend this event and […]

7 Accessible Activities in Philadelphia

September 5, 2019
Independence Hall in the fall

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to many firsts in our country, including the first public hospital, medical school, national capital, stock exchange, business school, library and zoo. Out of the 169 historical landmarks throughout the state of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is home to 67 of them. In 2015, the city became the country’s first World Heritage City, […]

8 Frequently Asked Questions About Servicing an Accessible Vehicle at MobilityWorks

August 29, 2019
Man servicing a vehicle

All of our MobilityWorks locations have trained and certified service departments to help keep your vehicle on the road. Here are eight of the most frequently asked questions our service team receives: Do your technicians work on more than the ramp/accessible equipment? – MobilityWork’s service departments can handle almost all of the same issues as […]

Meet Hilary Muehlberger, Ms. Wheelchair 2020

August 9, 2019
Meet Hilary Muehlberger, Ms. Wheelchair 2020

The winner of this year’s Ms. Wheelchair America competition was Hilary Muehlberger of Missouri, making her the first woman from the state to be awarded the title. Hilary has a T12 spinal cord injury from a car accident that she was in during September of 2015. Just 5 months after her accident she was living […]

8 Accessible Activities in Pittsburgh

August 1, 2019
view of the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh PA

As the second largest city in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is a unique city home to a wide variety of activities, from sporting games to restaurants and museums. They have 90 unique neighborhoods, 68 colleges, a pre-revolutionary fortification, two inclined railways, 30 skyscrapers, and 446 bridges- more than any city in the world! Though they’re known as […]

Ms. Wheelchair America 2020 Competition

July 18, 2019
Ms. Wheelchair America 2020

The Ms. Wheelchair America national competition celebrated its 48th year this year during the competition that was held from July 1st-7th in Little Rock, Arkansas. Contestants participated in a series of events throughout the week including leadership training, judging sessions, and mentoring events. These events allowed the competitors the opportunity to discuss issues within the community with each […]

9 Accessible Activities in San Diego

July 2, 2019
Balboa Park in San Diego

San Diego, California is home to many fun activities, long-standing and unique history, and wonderful weather year-round. There are activities for city-lovers, beach-goers, and museum enthusiasts alike making it a popular city for almost everyone. Below we have 9 accessible places to visit and see, which are sure to make your next trip unforgettable! Jas […]

15 of the Best Firework Shows Across the US

June 27, 2019

This year on July 4th, America will celebrate its 243rd birthday. As with every Independence Day, there will be celebrations, picnics, concerts, and amazing firework displays, all across the country. While most events may be crowded, it’s often easier to find a quieter place to watch fireworks from. Whether you venture out for the show […]

Accessible Water Parks in the US

June 20, 2019

Waterparks are a great way to cool down during the warm weather months of summer. They provide fun attractions and activities for the whole family to participate in. While there are few fully-accessible parks, many offer accessible features. Standard accessible parks may also offer splash activities, ones which involve some water though are not a […]

Finding Your Inspiration: Ali Stroker’s Historic Tony Win

June 14, 2019

This past weekend, Ali Stroker became the first actor or actress who uses a wheelchair to be nominated for or win a Tony Award. Ali has used a wheelchair since she was injured in a car accident at the age of 2 but has not let that stop her from doing what she loves. She’s […]