MobilityWorks Blog

Drew’s Journey to Improve the World

November 9, 2016

When Drew Richard was only six months old, his parents noticed that his twin brother Bryce had started crawling but Drew had not. His parents took him to their pediatrician who diagnosed him with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Today, Drew is a very passionate college student who loves music and traveling. Unfortunately, his accessible van […]

$1000 Rebate Now Available on Dodge GC with VMI Northstar E Conversion

November 1, 2016

Vantage Mobility International (VMI) is now offering a $1,000 rebate* on Dodge Grand Caravans with a new VMI Northstar E manual in- floor conversion. Contact us here to schedule a demonstration or for more information. View our online inventory of Dodge Grand Caravans with the Northstar E ramp conversion. *Used is defined as having more […]

Electric Mobility Scooters Provide Help for Many Needing Assistance

October 19, 2016

Wherever there’s a large crowd, a mobility scooter can often be seen providing assistance to those in need of a little help with their mobility. Go to just about any shopping mall, amusement park, or high school sporting event and a Pride Mobility Scooter can almost always be found in the crowd. Fortunately, there are […]

MobilityWorks of Albany: Active in the Community

October 14, 2016

Over the past few weeks our general manager Dean Pells and his team in Albany have been very busy! Earlier this month they hosted a group of almost 40 students from Sage College who are studying Occupational Therapy for a training session. They also attended and sponsored a dinner recognizing the best personal assistants in the Albany […]

MobilityWorks Now Offers Power Lift Chairs

October 13, 2016

For anyone with limited mobility, one of the biggest challenges can be getting in and out of that comfortable family room recliner. The solution to this, is the power lift chair which will actually raise and lower to reduce pain and stress on the muscles. Lift chairs offer all the comfort and style of a traditional recliner […]

Veterans Benefits Administration Increases Special Auto Allowance

October 4, 2016

Beginning October 1, 2016, eligible Service Members and Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities were granted an increase in the VA Auto Allowance program of (no more than) $20,235 toward the purchase of a vehicle. This is a one-time lifetime grant. Those qualified for the automobile grant may also qualify for the adaptive equipment grant, which […]

How Far Away Are We From Self-Driving Accessible Vehicles?

September 28, 2016

Through the use of cameras, sensors and computers, on-road test vehicles are successfully driving themselves! What just a few years ago seemed like science fiction is quickly becoming a reality. Technology giants such as Google and Apple are teaming up with major automobile manufacturers in developing and road-testing self-driving cars and smaller SUVs. Google’s concept […]

ReWalk Exoskeleton 6.0 Cleared by FDA for Personal Use and SCI Rehab

September 21, 2016

As National Spinal Cord Awareness Month comes to a close there is big news! The ReWalk 6.0  robotic exoskeleton has been cleared by the FDA for personal and rehabilitation use. The ReWalk 6.0 allows users to stand upright, walk, turn and maneuver stairs and is designed specifically for users recovering from spinal cord injuries. They […]

6 Differences Between Side and Rear Entry Vehicles

September 12, 2016

There are a lot of different options when it comes to choosing a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Choosing between a side or rear entry vehicle is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. A side entry vehicle allows wheelchair users to enter in the mid-ship area and roll to the front or middle of the vehicle. […]

The Ultimate Off-Road Wheelchair

August 25, 2016

The RipChair 3.0 may be the most extreme accessible off-road vehicle ever manufactured! Geoff and Michael Howe have a history of building over-the-top modes of transportation. They rose to fame in 2001 with the development of the Ripsaw. This unmanned ground vehicle was purchased by the U.S. Military making them the youngest duo to ever receive a […]