For marathon runners, summer is often training time. The clear, hot days provide great conditions for getting in shape and forming a regular working schedule. It’s part of the reason why there’s so many marathons in the fall. People have the whole summer to prepare. If you’re a marathon runner or you’ve been considering it, Read more…
Buying a used wheelchair van is a great way for wheelchair users and their families to save a lot of money. It can always be great investment so long as you know that the seller is reputable and the van is in good condition. And therein lies the problem with buying used. Buyers Beware You Read more…
The typical wheelchair is designed to go across smooth floors, pavement, and carpet. While you might be able to wheel it over some short grass while enjoying a summer’s day in the park, things can get pretty bumpy pretty quickly. For wheelchair users who have a more adventurous spirit, they need a chair with wheels Read more…
Despite the number of Guinness Book World Records there are in existence, breaking one of them is not an easy task. That’s part of what makes them so special to hold. You’re up against the world, and you have to be the best or try the hardest if you want to win the title. That Read more…
Back in the 70’s, two of the hottest shows in pop-culture were The Six Million Dollar Man and its spin off series, The Bionic Woman. The premise for both was basically the same. The main character was in a horrible accident that damaged their body beyond what it could ever recover from. So a secret Read more…
Things you should know if you have a lift van with a wheelchair lift Nothing stings worse than a large bill for repairs on your wheelchair van lift. Even if you have the money to cover the cost, it’s usually hard to hold back the tears as you see your hard-earned cash leaving your pocket. Of Read more…
Though we often take it for granted, and some may argue we’ve become overly dependent on it, technology is a marvelous thing. On a day to day basis, it connects us, makes our jobs easier, and allows us to accomplish tasks once thought impossible. When used properly, technology simply makes life better. And it’s Read more…
Your wheelchair, much like a wheelchair van, needs the proper maintenance to continue working properly throughout its life. It may seem complicated at first, but after some practice you can get to know the nuts and bolts of your chair and become a DIY wheelchair mechanic. Your Wallet Will Thank You According to the Robert Read more…
All good things, as they say, eventually come to an end. The Muscular Dystrophy Association has officially announced they are ending their annual MDA telethon nearly half a decade after it began. The reasoning? Telethons just aren’t very popular anymore (unless you count the plotline of 2011’s The Muppets movie). The way awareness is Read more…
It might have just turned spring in the northern states, but many of us are already focused on the summer ahead. The weather is warm and the sun is shining (most days, at least), which means everyone is eager to be outside and enjoy it while they can. If you use a wheelchair to get Read more…
