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Ramps v. Lifts: Which One is Right for Your Mobility Vehicle?

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There are a wide variety of available options when it comes to choosing the right mobility solutions for your wheelchair accessible vehicle, but with the help of our local NMEDA dealers, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and informative…
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Mobility My Way: A Family Vehicle and a Growing Need for Space

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By Mike Savicki When it came time to interview Eve Hampton for this story, I figured connecting with her and finding time to chat would be a challenge. Everything I knew about Eve affirmed she is a woman on the go. In addition to being…
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Which Accessible Vehicle Fits Your Particular Disability?

The selection of  vehicles for people with disabilities who also need wheelchair access may not be as varied as the selection for those who do not need a lift or ramp, but there are many makes and models to fit your unique needs. If your…
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Road Trip Travel Tips for Safe Driving

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it may come some extra days off from work (whether for yourself or your family and friends). While some use the extra days to stay home and relax, others pack their bags and hit the road…
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Mobility My Way: If it’s a Wednesday…

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By Mike Savicki Holly Koester’s road to automotive mobility takes her (almost) everywhere (almost) every day. There are those who keep a busy calendar and there is Holly Koester. If you do one thing every Wednesday of the month, she…
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Accessible Parking Spots: Are They All the Same?

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From the grocery store to work, school and everywhere in between, accessible parking spots are something we see each and every day. But how closely have you looked at them? If you are a wheelchair accessible vehicle driver, maybe you have looked…
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How a CDRS & Mobility Specialist Can Help You

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How a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist and Mobility Specialist Can Help You Getting on the road to independence can be a long and twisting journey, but there are individuals, businesses and organizations ready, willing and able…
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Is Your Vehicle Ready for the Winter Cold Spells Ahead?

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Frigid temperatures not only slow us down, but can slow our van and accessible equipment. For example, if you use a hydraulic wheelchair lift, you may have noticed that the colder the weather, the slower the lift reacts. The cold thickens…
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Get Better Service with These Vehicle Repair Tips

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When your accessible vehicle needs repairing, where do you take it? After checking the warranty, take it to the place where you bought it. But if you are out of town, have moved or it’s after hours, what do you do? You should know that answer…
Summer Proofing your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Summer-Proofing Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

If you live in an area known for its seasonably high temperatures during the summer months, then you should be taking the proper precautions necessary to summer-proof your wheelchair accessible vehicle, and ensure it runs at tip-top shape as…
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