MobilityWorks Blog

Wheelchair Accessible Tiny Home

July 31, 2018

There’s a new trend happening all over the country with individuals and couples downsizing to “Tiny Homes”, some of which are less than 100 square feet! Now, there’s a company building one that is wheelchair accessible. Wheel Pad, based out of Wilmington, VT, is the first company to build an accessible tiny “home”. The 200 […]

2018 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

July 27, 2018

From July 30th – August 4th, veterans from around the country will compete in Orlando, FL at the 38th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG). The event is co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and takes place in a new city every year.

Vehicle Shopping with a Twist

July 25, 2018

Below is an article originally written by Fran Joyce for her blog This Awful-Awesome Life where she discusses her wheelchair van buying experience with our MobilityWorks team in Pittsburgh. By Fran Joyce Getting a new car is exciting. After 14 years of nursing my adapted minivan along, it was time for a new one. For […]

Kate is Living the Dream

July 23, 2018
MobilityWorks Be There Kate

Kate Mellor is an incredibly ambitious young woman, who recently fulfilled her dream of traveling across the United States. She flew from London to Los Angeles, where Kate rented an accessible vehicle from MobilityWorks and drove all the way to New York City! When Kate was 11 years old she watched the show “Friends” for […]

United States Passes Federal “Right to Try” Act

July 17, 2018

In a bipartisan effort, the United States Federal government recently passed the “Right to Try” Act. This legislation will allow terminally ill patients in every state expanded access to potentially life-saving medications that are still in clinical trials. The bill also offers protection to doctors and pharmaceutical companies who provide the research treatment.

Four Tips for Booking Accessible Hotel Rooms

July 16, 2018

For wheelchair and scooter users, the details of booking a hotel stay can seem overwhelming. In addition to navigating rooms, hallways and elevators, there are other factors to consider before you make your reservation. Here are four tips for ensuring a comfortable hotel experience: Start off with a general booking site. Start your search on a site […]

Playing Golf in a Wheelchair

July 16, 2018

Golf is a sport that can be played by almost everyone – regardless of your level of mobility. Whether you are in a wheelchair, have an amputation, or an injury, you can engage in and enjoy golf comfortably. There are several adaptive solutions that are available to make golf an activity for everyone. For people […]

Nothing Can Slow Down Holly Koester

July 12, 2018

Holly Koester has been in a wheelchair since 1990, but that has never slowed her down. She was the first person in a wheelchair to finish a marathon in all 50 states, was recently inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, and even made it on the front of a Cheerios box! Holly is […]

USA Prepares for International Rugby World Championship

July 10, 2018

The United States has officially announced the roster for the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) World Championship. Team USA will compete in Sydney, Australia from August 5th-10th against the top 12 teams in the world. Ranked second, the United States will look to avenge a one-point loss to Austraila from the 2016 Paralympic Games in […]

8 Accessible Attractions in Chicago

July 6, 2018

The “Windy City” receives upwards of 50 million visitors every year and is full of plenty of things to see and do. From the lakefront to all of the eclectic neighborhoods, Chicago offers a unique variety of experiences for guests. Here is a list of 8 accessible attractions in Chicago: