Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: New vs. Used

When it comes to vehicle shopping, there is one question which everyone must face: Should I buy a new wheelchair van or buy a used wheelchair van? There are strong motivators for both options.  Used are popular simply because of their affordability, opening up vehicle choices and options that would otherwise be unattainable for consumers Read more…

Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: An Introduction to Buying a Wheelchair Van

For some, choosing a vehicle is easy.  If it runs, and it’s cheap, then that’s enough for them.  But most people’s tastes tend to be a bit more complicated. Obviously the working condition of the car is important for everyone outside of mechanics and such.  Price is usually a bit of a factor as well.  Read more…

Government Urges for Sports Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Athletics are very important for students of all ages.  It teaches them the importance of teamwork and self discipline.  It shows them how to chase after a goal.  It gives them the joys of victory while helping them to move past defeat. For some students, sports are the only thing that keep them in school or at Read more…

Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham: Wheelchair Stunt Man

If you like to see ordinary men (and women) risk their lives in death defying jumps, flips, stunts, and tricks, then you would most likely love Nitro Circus. Created by X-Games superstar Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus is a traveling collective of daredevils who do everything from base jumping off high rise apartments to riding specialized Read more…

Athlete with ALS Sets Her Eyes on the Paralympics

ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative condition which essentially causes the muscles of the human body to weaken and eventually, stop working.  The speed at which ALS operates varies from person to person, but the majority of people with it die within 3-5 years of showing symptoms. The cause is typically respiratory failure as Read more…

New York City’s New Taxi: A Missed Opportunity for Accessibility?

The Ford Crown Victoria (more commonly called the “Crown Vic”) is a well known car immortalized for two reasons: it’s popularity as a cop car and it’s even greater popularity as a taxi. Specifically the famous New York City yellow taxis. But the Crown Vic was discontinued in 2011, leaving New York City in need Read more…