MobilityWorks Blog

Meet the Men’s United States Paralympic Sled Hockey Team

January 25, 2018

The U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team has medaled in four of the last five Paralympic games and on March 8th they will return to action in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The team is made up of 17 players from all over the United States who were introduced earlier this month during the outdoor NHL Winter Classic […]

6 Websites for Caregivers to Follow

January 23, 2018

It’s estimated that over 40 million people provide care for someone else every year in the United States. There are several websites that are dedicated to providing information and resources to help. We have put together a list of six helpful sites and blogs to follow for people who provide care to others:

10 Most Frequently Asked Financing Questions

January 18, 2018

Financing a vehicle with MobilityWorks is simple, and with accessible vans starting around $10,000, our finance department can help to easily get you into a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Here are answers to 10 of the most frequently asked questions our financing team hears:

Meet United States Paralympic Couple: Oksana Masters and Aaron Pike

January 12, 2018

The 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea are just a little over two months away. Thousands of athletes from all over the world will compete in adaptive athletic events, and two of the stars will be couple Oksana Master and Aaron Pike. The pair met at the 2014 opening ceremony in Sochi and will […]

Ideas for Raising Funds to Purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Van

January 10, 2018

In recent years, sites like GoFundMe have helped raise individuals and organizations millions of dollars for charitable causes. In addition to starting an online fundraising site, here are a few ideas that can help you raise money for an accessible van:

Tips to Help in Your Search for a Wheelchair or Scooter Lift

January 9, 2018

When you set out to buy your first wheelchair lift or scooter lift, you want to begin with confidence. You grab your laptop or your smartphone and begin searching wheelchair or scooter lifts and then it hits you:  You have no idea where to begin.  If you feel this way, you aren’t alone.  As with […]

Ms. Wheelchair President Shelly Loose is Expanding the Pageant

January 8, 2018

In 2007, Shelly Loose was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan, and competed in the national Ms. Wheelchair America pageant where her life was changed forever. Shelly went into the pageant with her mind set on winning, and even though she didn’t leave with the crown, she did meet contestants who became some of her best friends. […]

Mobility for All – Concepts by Toyota

January 3, 2018

For over 85 years, Toyota has been an innovator in the automobile industry. Today, they are setting their sights on what they describe as a greater mission: helping to give all of humankind the ability to move. “Mobility for All” is a new website that shows concepts and designs for the future that can help […]

Happy New Year: It’s Been a Busy Year at MobilityWorks

December 29, 2017

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is already coming to a close. This past year was filled with special events and milestones at MobilityWorks. Here is a look back at a few of the memorable moments from 2017: 20 Year Anniversary –In 1997, Bill Koeblitz purchased a single store in Akron, OH and soon after […]

Wheelchair Accessible Van Saves Lives in Driving Accident

December 28, 2017

Over the summer, Sheila Harness and her family were driving back from a fun filled day at the Huron County Fair just outside of Cleveland, OH. Sheila’s son Adam was driving their 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van with a BraunAbility conversion back to their home in Lorain. With his Uncle Brad safely secured in his […]