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wheelchair accessible travel

Your Guide to Post Holiday Accessible Travel

The holidays might be over but travel season is just getting started. From those looking to wait out the holiday rush to the lucky ones having received a getaway as their big gift, it’s estimated that, in the U.S., close to 100 million people…
Ramping up Wheelchair Access

Ramping up Wheelchair Access across Canada

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Universal 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…
How to Keep New Years Resolutions

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2015

For most of us, New Year’s is a chance to reflect on the past and decide to make some changes in the future. But it’s certainly easier said than done. Studies found that 52% of people who made resolutions were confident they’d achieve…
mobility vehicles

What’s the Right Mobility Vehicle for You?

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Having 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…
How Can a Wheelchair Accessible Car or Van Change Your Life

How Can a Wheelchair Accessible Car or Handicap Van Change Your Life?

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With adaptive technologies emerging each year, mobility vehicles have become more powerful than ever before. These handicap solutions have changed the lives of countless persons with disabilities and helped alleviate some of the everyday challenges…
Winter Prep

Winter Prep: How to Drive in Snow, Slush and Ice

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Wintertime means a wonderland of snow for many parts of the country. While this might brighten the spirits of young kids and those in the holiday spirit, when it comes to driving, snow requires a new set of skills to handle the elements. For…
First Steps

The First Steps to Getting on the Road in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Purchasing or financing a wheelchair accessible vehicle takes time, money and a little bit of research. Because of the many available options when it comes to handicap vehicles, and the investment they require, knowing where to start your search…
Assistive Technology

Assistive Technologies to Make Your Life Easier

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Technology plays a huge role in most of our lives. From our smartphones to our laptops and even our vehicles, advances in available devices have made incredible things possible for those with disabilities or limited mobility. These are just…
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Finding a Used Wheelchair Vehicle that Fits Your Needs

When it comes to wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), the great variety of adaptive equipment systems available makes the number of possible conversion combinations seemingly infinite. It would be difficult to find two WAVs with identical…
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Things You Should Know Before Renting a Wheelchair Accessible Van

Whether your own wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) is undergoing repairs or modifications or you’re testing the adaptive automobile waters before taking the plunge with the purchase of one, renting a Wheelchair Accessible Van is an affordable,…