MobilityWorks Blog

USS Arizona Survivors Visit Washington DC

July 27, 2017

Lauren Bruner, Ken Potts and Donald Stratton are three of the five remaining survivors of the USS Arizona. During a recent visit to Washington DC they attended a formal wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The men were honored with a certificate and a coin from the Old Guard Third Infantry […]

MobilityWorks Cycle Team Sets Goal of Raising $25k for Buckeye MS Ride

July 14, 2017

The MobilityWorks 1* cycle team will be participating in the Buckeye Break Away Challenge for the 12th year.  Though small, they are a powerful force in their quest to beat MS, finishing as a top 10 fundraising team each year they have participated.  Collectively, the team has raised over $200,000.   For this year’s MS Society […]

37th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games

July 13, 2017

The 37th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games is right around the corner. The games are being held in Cincinnati, Ohio from July 17th to July 22nd, 2017. Local Cincinnati venues where most of the events are being held include: Duke Energy Convention Center; Stargel Stadium; Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association; and the Powel Crosley Jr YMCA. There are […]

MobilityWorks of Richmond Hosting Commercial Open House Event

July 5, 2017

MobilityWorks of Richmond, VA will be hosting a  Commercial Open House Event on Wednesday; July 12, 2017. The event will take place from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. We will have commercial demo vehicles on display, as well as training sessions, food, prizes and specials! You will have the opportunity to meet our experienced commercial sales team […]

Wheelchair Bowling News

June 26, 2017

Great strides have been made in adaptive sports over the last few decades, with many of them being written about here in our blog. One sport that we haven’t covered recently was bowling. The organization that has supported many of the advances in the sport of adaptive bowling is The American Wheelchair Bowling Association. The […]

Transporting Luggage Just Became Easier for Independent Travelers

June 21, 2017

Summer is here, and whether you are traveling for business or on vacation, there are many challenges that are faced as a wheelchair user. One of those challenges may be navigating through the airport with luggage and other carry-on bags. Getting your baggage to and from the drop-off to the terminals can be a task. […]

See Us at The 2017 Chicago Abilities Expo

June 19, 2017

MobilityWorks will be exhibiting at the 2017 Chicago Abilities Expo Friday June 23 to Sunday June 25 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Exhibit hours are from 11 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Admission is free and all are welcome to the event! The Chicago Abilities […]

MobilityWorks to Host Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions for Allied Health Care Practitioners

June 19, 2017

Presented by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) MobilityWorks is proud to announce they will be hosting a national educational event for health professionals at their new Niles, IL location on September 25, 2017. Presented by NMEDA, the event is being co-sponsored by MobilityWorks, VMI and Sure Grip Hand Controls. This introductory continuing education […]

New England in the Summer Offers Plenty of Opportunities for Outdoor Adventures

June 8, 2017

Whether you’re flying in or driving in to New England this summer, it’s a great time to enjoy blue skies, sunrise ocean views, lush mountains, and beautiful scenery throughout the area. With six current locations in the New England States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, MobilityWorks can provide several different options for […]

It’s Our Privilege — Connecting With What Matters Most For Over 20 Years

May 31, 2017

Twenty years ago, an entrepreneurial CPA with a background in healthcare and a passion for cars purchased a small company called New Era Transportation (now MobilityWorks®). With only one location in Akron, Ohio, New Era Transportation modified vehicles for transporting elderly and people in wheelchairs. Their largest customer was America’s Body Company. When America’s Body […]