Students With Disabilities: Achieving Success in College
Living With a Disability, Wheelchair AccessibleMaking the transition from high school to college can be a challenge for any student. But for students with physical disabilities who are used to having assistance the transition can be especially difficult. With that, a disability need not…
New Disability Travel Website Facilitates Travel Planning
Living With a Disability, Wheelchair AccessibleTraveling to a different state or country requires thorough research in order to find accommodating hotels, restaurants and activities. We have discovered ways to facilitate your travel adventures throughout the United States, but what about…
Johnny’s Pass Leads the Way for Wheelchair Accessibility
Living With a Disability, Wheelchair AccessibleIf you are a person who uses a wheelchair, you understand the too-often search for accessible accommodations any time you visit a new restaurant, hotel or go on vacation. We’ve written before about traveling across the United States with wheelchair…
Choosing a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Your Family
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleShopping for a vehicle can be a day-long hunt, no matter what specifications you’re looking for. As a mother or father of a child that uses a wheelchair, the endless options are no exception. Depending on what your child’s needs are, how…
The Gift of Access: Looking into an Accessible Minivan During the Holidays
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleFrom easing holiday travel to setting the stage for a fulfilling and mobile new year, adding a wheelchair accessible vehicle to your life can transform your today and your tomorrow. If you’ve been looking into the possibility of purchasing…
Planning an Accessible Holiday Gathering
Wheelchair AccessibleWith the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to begin planning the parties, events and special dinners of the season, which might include a holiday gathering at your home or work. Workplace holiday parties offer a fun way to interact with…
An Accessible Adventure
Wheelchair AccessibleFor anyone planning a multi-city trip in the United States, the task can be daunting but also be a lot of fun. When coupled with research for a handicap accessible vehicle, accommodations, and parking permits, it’s important to plan in advance.…
Accessible Minivans for Parents with Disabilities
Living With a Disability, Wheelchair AccessibleBeing a mother or father is a round the clock job, with no paid vacation or sick days. After all the hours of taking care of your child, the hard work is always worth it. But, when you have mobility issues, the work becomes a little harder and…
Electronic Extensions for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleElectronic controls are a great option for those with limited upper extremity ability or range of motion. They are extremely flexible in terms of amount of movement and physical capability and have a “barrier-free” ride when driving. A NMEDA…
Acceleration and Braking: Unlock Comfort and Control in Your Accessible Vehicle
Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Wheelchair AccessibleFrom hand controls, steering aids, to extension levers, adaptive equipment can transform the way you drive, keeping you safe and in control behind the wheel.
What kinds of adaptive braking equipment are available?
There are many types of braking…