Stephen Hawking’s Wheelchair—In Detail!
More than just a wheelchair, his personal mobility device is a lifeline to the universe for the brilliant Stephen Hawking, like a 2nd brain. The post Stephen Hawking’s Wheelchair—In Detail! appeared...
View ArticleDisabled People See a Bigger World Through Google Glass
The snapshot above may look out of focus to you, but to Ashley Lasanta, who is disabled by cerebral palsy, it's a masterpiece! Find out why! The post Disabled People See a Bigger World Through Google...
View ArticleParalysis Was His Path to Designing a Better Wheelchair
His paralysis inspired a furniture designer (chairs, actually!) to focus his creativity on a hospital wheelchair built for patient comfort. The post Paralysis Was His Path to Designing a Better...
View ArticlePowered Stair Climber Design Carries Wheelchair Users Safely
Simplicity of use and safety are built into this new powered stair-climbing device for wheelchair users. It even works on spiral staircases! The post Powered Stair Climber Design Carries Wheelchair...
View Article‘Littlest’ Kids Fit Fine in New Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair
This new wheelchair design for infants and toddlers adjusts as they grow and develop. Is "tilt-in-space" technology out of this world? The post ‘Littlest’ Kids Fit Fine in New Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair...
View ArticleTransform Your Wheelchair Into a 3-Wheeled ‘Motorcycle’
Vroom and zoom in your wheelchair with the Firefly—a cool, electric device that attaches a third wheel to the chair! Obey the speed limits! The post Transform Your Wheelchair Into a 3-Wheeled...
View ArticleUltralight Electric Wheelchair Folds Up Like a Lawn Chair
Lightweight power wheelchair design, called the Zinger, weighs 41 lbs. and folds up like a lawn chair for super-easy stowing. Here's more! The post Ultralight Electric Wheelchair Folds Up Like a Lawn...
View ArticleWill This Protective Safety Bag for a Wheelchair Fly?
Could this be the answer to reducing the number of damaged wheelchairs on airlines? One wheelchair user says it works beautifully! The post Will This Protective Safety Bag for a Wheelchair Fly?...
View ArticleNew Stand Up Kids’ Wheelchair a Game-Changer
The new Mybility chair is the very first stand up, all terrain wheelchair that is specifically designed for children starting at age six. The post New Stand Up Kids’ Wheelchair a Game-Changer appeared...
View ArticleVeigel Hand Controls Testimonial, Demo | AMS Vans
America’s Mobility Superstore is known nationwide as a leader in wheelchair van sales, but many don’t know that we also adapt other vehicles with handicap accessible equipment. In this video...
View ArticleHow to Have a Happy Halloween!
We get it: Halloween can be a hard holiday for specially-abled families! If you don’t live in a neighborhood, that means loading up in your van after every trick-or-treat stop. Not to mention how...
View Article8 Must-have Accessible Vacations Amenities To Meet Your Special Needs
When it comes to accessible vacations, there are a few specific amenities that simply must be considered before you go. The best wheelchair and handicap accessible vacations start with attention to the...
View Article5 Futuristic Special Needs Technology Advancements That You’ll Just Have to...
Thought-driven bionic limbs. Eye-controlled computers. Advances in social robotics. With more awareness and funding available for special needs individuals than ever before, the cutting-edge of...
View ArticleThe ultimate buyer’s guide to a mobility van with wheelchair lift
Adding a wheelchair lift to your van — or buying a mobility van with a wheelchair lift pre-installed — unlocks new opportunities for accessibility and participation. Use this buyer’s guide to learn how...
View ArticleHi-tech advances in mobility vans and vehicles
Mobile accessibility technology improves the connection of those with special needs to their vehicles — reducing co-dependence and encouraging greater freedom. The latest advances in the field hint at...
View ArticleWhat Most Influences the Price of Wheelchair Van Conversions?
As you might expect, there is no single answer to this question. Unlike traditional cars and trucks, wheelchair van conversions have several additional mechanical systems that add cost. That’s why it’s...
View ArticleAdvances in Hand Controls for Driving Adaptable Vehicles
The development of handicap hand controls for driving has opened new opportunities for special needs drivers with physical limitations. Let’s take a closer look at this adaptable mobility phenomenon —...
View ArticleDo You Trust Your Life to Your Wheelchair Tie Downs?
When you consider the implications of an accident in an adaptable mobility vehicle, safety features take on a whole new importance. Major vehicle manufacturers spend millions each year in research and...
View Article6 Unusual Handicap Equipment Devices to Enhance Your Life
Adaptable living for disabled individuals is experiencing a renaissance. A community of companies — both established and start-ups — are pushing independence. At the intersection of technology and...
View ArticleWant to Learn Internet Tricks to Shop for Wheelchair Access Vans?
There are few things as physically exhausting and mentally draining as shopping for wheelchair access vans. Driving long distances to car lots with a decent inventory. Moving across massive campuses —...
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