MobilityWorks Blog

Building Homes for Heroes – A Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

December 19, 2017

Since 2006, Building Homes for Heroes has been constructing mortgage-free houses for wounded American service members. Over the past five years, they have built more than 100 accessible homes, and in 2018, they are planning to donate a new home every 10 days! The New York based non-profit is one of the fastest growing charities […]

The Wheelchair Mommy

December 13, 2017

  Priscilla Hedlin, also known as “The Wheelchair Mommy” has been blogging about her life for over 15 years. She documents her everyday life in Pflugerville a small suburb of Austin, TX and talks about what life is like raising three young boys. Her blog covers a little bit of everything from skydiving and purchasing […]

MDA Ambassador Program

December 5, 2017

Starting in the early 1950’s, when public awareness and understanding of muscular dystrophy was almost non-existent, the Muscular Dystrophy Association created their National Goodwill Ambassador program. Since that time, over 40 individuals have helped bring attention to the fight against muscular dystrophy by sharing their stories of inspiration and hope. Joe Akmakjian is the current […]

Veteran Resource Organizations: Paralyzed Veterans of America and Disabled Veterans of America

December 1, 2017

As two of the leading organizations dedicated to helping veterans across the country, the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Disabled American Veterans organization impact the lives of our nation’s heroes on a daily basis. Founded in 1946 through a congressional charter, the Paralyzed Veterans of America advocate for higher quality healthcare, research and education […]

Prepare Your Accessible Van for Winter

November 28, 2017

While it is still almost officially a month away, this is the time to prepare for winter. Make sure that you and your wheelchair accessible van are ready for the frigid weather and dangerous driving conditions ahead. There are several steps you should take to make sure that your van is ready to make it […]

A Year as Ms. Wheelchair America – Eliza McIntosh Stauffer

November 22, 2017

A little over a year ago Eliza McIntosh was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2017. Since that time, she has gotten married, visited 21 states and two countries to advocate on behalf of the wheelchair community, and will be graduating this spring with a degree in Political Science from the University of Utah! Eliza was surprised […]

Target Launches Adaptive Apparel Line

November 20, 2017

Target, the second largest discount store retailer in the United States, recently unveiled their new line of adaptive clothing. Last year Target announced their new clothing line for kids called “Cat and Jack” that was originally designed to be sensory friendly for children with autism. The new “Cat and Jack” adaptive clothes will feature 40 […]

Muscular Dystrophy Does Not Hold Jack Back!

November 15, 2017

You will be hard pressed to find a high school student with more drive and determination than Jack Wolf, a Senior at Brecksville/Broadview Heights High School, just south of Cleveland, Ohio. Just a few years ago, Jack earned the prestigious honor of Eagle Scout, he was a state ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy and most recently […]

Introducing the Toyota Sienna XL by BraunAbility

November 13, 2017

At MobilityWorks you will always find the newest innovations in adaptive equipment, and we are pleased to announce the arrival of the BraunAbility Toyota Sienna XL. This new BraunAbility design was developed to fit the unique fit and lifestyle needs of our clients. Now available on the 2017 Toyota Sienna, the BraunAbility XL conversion has […]

Veterans Day Tribute – Ways to Honor Our Veterans

November 10, 2017

Tomorrow, we honor all of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. Our veterans have sacrificed so much to protect our nation, and every year on November 11th we get the opportunity to thank them. Here at MobilityWorks, we strive to commemorate and recognize our nation’s heroes […]