MobilityWorks Blog

The 2018 Annual Invictus Games

October 23, 2018

The 4th annual Invictus Games are being held this year from October 20-27 in Sydney, Australia. These games are held every year for men and women of all nations who were injured while serving their country. This competition was founded in 2014 by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex after seeing the impact sports had […]

Join MobilityWorks at the 2018 San Mateo Abilities Expo

October 19, 2018

For almost 40 years, the Abilities Expo has been dedicated to connecting the Northern California region with the latest innovative adaptive technologies. The expo will feature groundbreaking accessible equipment, informative workshops, demonstrations and more. MobilityWorks is proud to be participating in the 2018 San Mateo Abilities Expo from October 26th – 28th. Certified Mobility Consultants from […]

Four Wheelchair Friendly Locations to Visit in Cleveland

October 19, 2018

Whether you’re traveling to Cleveland for vacation or you live in the Cleveland area and are just looking for fun and exciting places to go, these 4 Cleveland attractions are a great place to start. If you’re a wheelchair user, these locations are a great option because they’re either completely or mostly accessible. Here’s our […]

The Problems with Banning Straws

October 16, 2018

It’s a well-known problem that we consume a lot of plastic in the United States. Banning small accessories, such as straws and utensils, seems like an easy first step to try and reduce the amount of plastic consumed. With recently passed laws dozens of cities and companies have promised to phase out plastic straws within […]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 11, 2018

In 1945 Congress signed a law declaring the first week of October to be “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” Following that in 1962, the word physically was dropped to remove the limitations it set. The week was later expanded to the entire month of October in 1988 and renamed “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” […]

Inclusioneers Create Unique Adaptive Solutions

October 9, 2018

In 2015, Mike Firtha’s daughter Haylee came to him with a challenge. Haylee works for the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board in Ohio. She met a young girl at work who wanted to be able to ride a bike, but there was no solution available to purchase. Haylee approached her father, an electrical engineer, who […]

Ms. Wheelchair California – Krystina Jackson

October 4, 2018

  For as long as she can remember, Krystina Jackson has been determined to make a difference. Over 15 years ago, she was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident, but Krystina has never let that hold her back. She works three jobs, inspires disabled entrepreneurs across the country, and most recently represented her state as Ms. Wheelchair […]

8 Fun Accessible Activities in Miami

October 2, 2018

Miami is home to 5.5 million people, the 7th most populous city in the country. It is a global leader in business, politics, trade, and entertainment. Its very heavy Latin influence can be seen throughout the food, art, and architecture in the city, drawing in millions of tourists from around the country and world. Below […]

MobilityWorks Launches New Mobile App

September 27, 2018

The redesigned MobilityWorks app is now available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play for Androids. Our updated app features a simple and easy to navigate platform that allows customers to view inventory, rent vehicles, purchase mobility equipment, and stay up-to-date with all of the latest news from MobilityWorks.

Leo’s Pride Donates Accessible Van to South Carolina Family

September 25, 2018

The main mission of Leo’s Pride, a South Carolina based non-profit, is to “Love Every One”. Their organization also raises money for local families to purchase wheelchair accessible vehicles, and they are working to help find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Almost 5 years ago, Adam and Meredith Bugenske had their first child, […]