MobilityWorks Blog

6 Items to Regularly Check on your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

November 13, 2023
MobilityWorks mechanic inspects under hood of vehicle

If you’re looking to keep your wheelchair accessible vehicle in top shape, MobilityWorks technicians are here to help. Regular maintenance is key to ensuring your vehicle is operating properly, and we’re often asked about the most common items to check. In this article, we’ll cover some of the main areas to keep an eye on […]

Florida, Maryland Stores Team Up to Help Veteran

November 10, 2023
US Navy veteran John Bollinger poses next to his new accessible vehicle.

Veteran John Bollinger has been driving adapted vehicles ever since he became paralyzed in 1969 while serving in the US Navy. In March of 2022, John and his wife were involved in an accident that totaled their accessible Toyota Sienna. They both managed to escape uninjured, but without his van, John was housebound. Working with […]

MobilityWorks Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

September 13, 2023

MobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles, mobility equipment and services, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. MobilityWorks achieved a perfect 5-star rating based on results from a national survey on benefits, workplace environment, career development and more. MobilityWorks was the only company recognized […]

FAQs When Renting a Wheelchair Accessible Van Through MobilityWorks

July 30, 2023

How much does it cost to rent a wheelchair accessible vehicle? The total cost of your rental will vary based on location and length of your rental term. The standard daily rate is $180 but rates can go as low as $90 per day when you rent for two months or more. We even have […]

Alabama Student Takes on Senior Year in Style with New Accessible Vehicle

May 24, 2023
High school senior, dressed up in formalwear, sits in his wheelchair in front of a shiny red 2022 Chevy Silverado

A Father’s Mission: Finding the Right Accessible Vehicle Senior year can be the most exciting time in a teen’s life. High school is coming to an end, you are deciding what your next move will be after graduation, and you often have more freedom to hang out with friends or enjoy your last year of […]

Navigating a ‘New Normal’

May 14, 2023
Dr. Jason Kolb poses next to his new accessible van with his small white dog on his lap.

For Dr. Jason Kolb, of Ohio, 2023 has been a year of adjustment. After a skiing accident in January left him paralyzed from the waist down, Jason and his family are now navigating their “new normal.” From home accessibility renovations to purchasing his first adaptive vehicle, Jason is determined to maintain his independence while balancing […]

Mother-Daughter Duo Travels Together Again

May 14, 2023
Tammy Hunt's mother poses next to the family's new accessible van.

The little things in life can make a big difference. For one MobilityWorks client in Florida, her wheelchair accessible vehicle gives her the freedom not only to travel alone but also with her mother, who is a wheelchair user herself. Due to a degenerative back disease, Tammy Hunt often uses a Hoveround to travel comfortably. […]

Expanding His World

May 14, 2023
Art Estopinan Jr. smiles from the inside of his family's new wheelchair accessible van.

Like all parents, Art and Olga Estopinan want to give their son, Art Jr., a childhood full of fun memories and experiences. However, when your child is diagnosed with a rare disease, that balance can be hard to find when you frequently travel for doctor’s appointments. Art says the family’s wheelchair accessible vehicle from MobilityWorks […]

Reality TV Star Shauna Rae: Overcoming Obstacles to Drive Safely

April 25, 2023
TLC Reality Star Shauna Rae sits in her new MobilityWorks vehicle and smiles at the camera

Shauna Rae: The Early Years Shauna Rae, a star on TLC’s hit show “I am Shauna Rae,” has faced numerous challenges throughout her life. At just 6 months old, she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor that required surgery and years of chemotherapy. While treatments were successful, doctors discovered that young Shauna’s pituitary gland […]

What You Need To Know About Parking Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

April 10, 2023
Handicapped Parking Space at Business Location Parking Lot; Wheelchair Van Parking

For those who just bought their first wheelchair accessible vehicle, a lot of questions can arise about accessible parking placards and proper parking etiquette. How do you obtain a placard? Are all accessible parking spaces the same? Here are some tips for parking your wheelchair van as you prepare to hit the road. Types of […]