Anyone driving their wheelchair van in the state of Connecticut will soon see some changes to accessible parking spaces. The Constitution State officially started off 2017 with new legislation mandating that all the state’s accessibility signs will have to be updated to the new, more modern symbol that was unveiled two years ago. The law took effect Read more…
A small group of Google employees just completed a project that should make any person in wheelchair smile: Google Maps is now wheelchair friendly! The application will now tell users whether locations they are viewing are accessible to people with disabilities. Not only will you be able to travel to a place in your wheelchair Read more…
Another Kickstarter campaign featuring new wheelchair technology is close to reaching its goal today. With only 26 days to go (at the time of writing) the team behind the SafariSeat, a wheelchair aimed at developing countries, has managed to raise over $33,000 of their approximate $37,000 goal with 26 days left on their campaign. About Read more…
Now that we’re in the full-swing of summer it’s safe to say that when we’re not working with our customers to find the best new or used handicap vans for their needs, we’re enjoying the great outdoors. You can bet that includes baseball games, camping and spending long hours at the beach. And while we Read more…
Wednesday marked the final day of the annual Roll on Capitol Hill event in Washington D.C. The four day event, which takes place in the nation’s capital every year brought on hundreds of wheelchair users and disability advocates to talk about issues that affect the community. They also pressed lawmakers to take up legislation that Read more…
A brand new subway station in New York City is making headlines this week for two reasons: The overhaul of the station was so comprehensive that it cost over $21 million and took about 8 months to complete. The renovation included new ceilings, walls, and floors. After all the time and money the city spent Read more…
Apple has long been known for its innovation, but between their iPhones, iPods and other popular devices, they have always been focused on one thing: creating products that appeal to the largest amount of consumers possible. It’s a smart move that most businesses make, but it often leaves out niche groups of consumers. For example, Read more…
Electric wheelchairs help people with disabilities get around, but they are often limited in how far they can take people. Anyone who uses one understands the fear of being stranded away from home due to a dead battery. On average, the amount of charge in an electric wheelchair battery usually allows for about 10-20 miles Read more…
For the people who live in the city of Chicago and don’t own a wheelchair accessible vehicle, getting around may become a bit easier in the coming months. Chicago is definitely not known to be the most wheelchair-friendly city in the world. (Overland Park, KS takes that honor, according to this study.) Many of Chicago’s Read more…
Spring is here, which means it’s time for home renovations and repairs. For the wheelchair users, this can mean adding or repairing all sorts of accessibility options around their homes. Choosing the right wheelchair ramp is one of the most important home renovations families with wheelchair users can make. Finding and installing the right ramp Read more…
