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International Wheelchair Day is March 1st

March 1, 2018

International Wheelchair Day was started ten years ago by Steve Wilkinson. This year March 1st, 2018 will be the 10th anniversary people around the world celebrating their lives in a wheelchair. In honor of the positive impacts the wheelchair has had on millions of people, we’ve taken a look back through its history.

Funds Raised for Milwaukee Family After Their Accessible Van is Stolen

February 27, 2018

On Christmas morning, the Figueroa family started their minivan to warm it up before heading out to visit family. They went inside to get a few gifts and their two boys, both of whom use wheelchairs. When they came outside again, their wheelchair accessible van was gone. The Figueroa’s stolen van was originally donated by […]

Join MobilityWorks at the 2018 Los Angeles Abilities Expo

February 21, 2018

For almost 40 years, the Abilities Expo has been dedicated to displaying the latest innovative adaptive technologies. MobilityWorks is proud to be participating in the 2018 Los Angeles Abilities Expo from Friday, February 23rd through Sunday, February 25th. The expo will feature groundbreaking accessible equipment, informative workshops, demonstrations and more. MobilityWorks has four locations around the […]

President’s Day Quiz

February 19, 2018

For each Act that is listed, select which President you think signed it into law. At the end of the quiz, see your score and the correct answers!

8 Accessible Historical Sites to Visit

February 15, 2018

Across the United States there are countless historical sites to visit. Since the passage of the Americans with Disability Act in 1990, drastic accessibility improvements have been made to sites dedicated to preserving American history. From museums and monuments to military parks and Missions, here are eight fun historical sites to visit:

10 Date Ideas Perfect for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2018

February 14th is already right around the corner, and this is the perfect time to spend with someone you love. Whether you want to stay home or go out, there are so many ways to spend your Valentine’s Day together. Below are some Ideas for dates to have an incredible time!

Meet the United States Paralympic Curling Team

February 9, 2018

Every four years the sport of curling gains new attention during the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games. The sport is played on ice with two teams of four people sliding large polished granite stones towards a target. It is almost like a giant game of shuffleboard that can last up to ten rounds, or as […]

8 Fun Accessible Activities in Las Vegas

February 6, 2018

As one of the most visited cities in the United States, Las Vegas offers a variety of different ways to spend your vacation in addition to gambling. There are countless attractions which will keep every vacationer happy. Below is a list of eight fun and accessible activities to try out during your next trip to […]

February is Heart Health Month – Information and Tips for You

February 2, 2018

Every February, people around the United States come together to raise awareness for the leading cause of death in both men and women. President Lyndon B Johnson officially named February as heart health month in 1963, a time when heart disease was responsible for almost half of the deaths in America. Often times heart problems […]

Church Fundraiser Helps Michigan Family Purchase an Accessible Van

January 30, 2018

When Jaime was 28 years old her parents Debbie and Dean Dillon, began to notice she was stumbling and having a hard time walking. In 2004, she was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and has been in a wheelchair since 2005.  Earlier this month, Jaime received her first accessible van thanks to a […]

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