The Lego Group has released a statement saying that they will release a standard minifigure depicting a young man who uses a wheelchair. Set to be released as a part of their Fun at the Park set, the minifigure will be the first of his kind. Over the past few years, Lego has been trying Read more…
Snow makes it harder for everyone to get around in the winter. Whether you’re driving, walking, or using a wheelchair, simple trips can become a chore thanks to this slippery precipitation. Everyone deals with the snow in their own way. Some try to stay in as much as possible, maybe waiting for someone else to Read more…
When you’re a well-known actor or actress, much of your private life isn’t very private. Being on camera and in magazines, people naturally want to know more about you. Where do you come from? What do you like to do? How did you get to where you are now? Keeping secrets can be difficult when Read more…
Buying a wheelchair van is a process that is very personal. You aren’t just buying a vehicle, you are obtaining the freedom to go where you want to. No matter where you are traveling, you want to be comfortable and safe. That’s why vehicle fitting is such an integral part of the process. Handicap vans Read more…
All tie-down options for wheelchair vans will keep you safe and secure while in transit. Power tie-downs are a widely popular option in handicap vans because they are easy to use, will secure a wheelchair faster than any other tie-down and are the safest option on the market in many applications. How Do They Differ Read more…
Once you have had a transfer seat installed in your wheelchair van, you will never want to own a vehicle without one again. Transfer seats make the process of getting in and out of your wheelchair van safe, easy and fast. If you are ever planning on driving your wheelchair van, then a transfer seat Read more…
Hand Controls For Handicapped Drivers Wheelchair van hand controls are an essential addition to handicap vans that are going to be driven by wheelchair users. They make it both safe and easy for many people with disabilities to drive their vehicles, and they allows wheelchair users to regain a lot of their independence by putting Read more…
For Toronto wheelchair users, “ridesharing” just became a transportation option. Uber has launched their wheelchair accessible option, uberWAV, across the city. With uberWAV, a wheelchair user is able to use the standard Uber app to request a wheelchair accessible van. To provide reliable, professional ride service to Toronto, Uber has partnered with Dignity Transportation, an Read more…
Imagine you just typed up a document on your computer. Once you finish, you typically go through and check for errors. When you spot one, you simply click on it, delete the error, and retype what it’s supposed to be. Now, imagine if scientists were able to do that with human DNA. They review a Read more…
handicap vans are a great way to get around, but not everyone has one at their disposal. Many people with disabilities still rely on public transportation to get where they need to go. The trouble with this fact is that there still remain many accessibility barriers that the city of Chicago has yet to overcome. Read more…
