Get Ready for National Mobility Awareness Month
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a Disability, Wheelchair Accessible
Each May, we kick off National Mobility Awareness Month (NMAM). Driven by the theme “Life Moving Forward,” NMEDA members and our industry partners team up to organize an international campaign that works to highlight and celebrate…
What You Should Know About Hand Control Technology in Your Vehicle
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a Disability, Wheelchair AccessibleEvery day, technology continues to advance in strides, especially when it comes to creating safe and efficient handicap accessible vehicles. With the help of hand control advancements, both mechanical and electronic, it is becoming simpler for…
The Lowdown on Low-Speed Vehicles
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleWith the plethora of vehicles in today’s market, it can often be overwhelming to make a decision. However, depending on where you live, there’s a less common option you might want to consider.
A Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) is exactly what…
Take Your Wheelchair Accessible Van on These Accessible Valentine’s Day Dates
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a DisabilityFor some, Valentine’s Day is a special day spent with a significant other, but loved family members and friends also make for a great reason to spend time with people you care about. With a mobility vehicle, there are endless possibilities…
Ramping up Wheelchair Access across Canada
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleUniversal accessibility and ensuring persons with disabilities are able to freely and comfortably navigate throughout a space is a major objective for the future of Canadian businesses. Although businesses in Ontario legally have until 2025…
What’s the Right Mobility Vehicle for You?
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleHaving a safe and reliable method of transportation can make going about your day more comfortable while eliminating stress. If you, or a loved one, live with a disability, choosing the right type of vehicle to be your main source of accessible…
Four Ways to Instantly Improve Your Mood
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a DisabilityWe all have days when every traffic light is seemingly plotting against us, tasks are difficult and time is simply not on our side. On days like those, even the smallest things can seem like giant obstacles in getting through our day. The next…
New York Updates the Handicap Symbol
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Living With a DisabilityYou see them in parking lots, bathrooms, license plates and public transportation. It’s easily recognizable, yet most don’t think about them too much. It’s the handicap symbol, and in New York it’s getting a fresh look after 45 years.
What…
Turning Seats
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Safety TipsMobility Automotive Seating Systems
The ability to get in and out of your vehicle easily and comfortably is one of the most important steps in gaining a true sense of freedom. Climbing, twisting and lifting make transferring from a wheelchair…
FAQ
Handicap Accessible VehiclesFrequently Asked Questions: Adaptive Vehicles
With such a wide variety of adaptive vehicle equipment options available, selecting the appropriate features or modifications can become big task. In an effort to facilitate this process, here are…