2018-09-17 19:05
If you or someone you love has recently experienced a spinal cord injury, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The...
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The AbilityVoice blog is the source for the latest mobility news, customer stories and updates on wheelchair vans, lifts and all things mobility.
2018-08-23 18:57
If you have recently developed a decrease in your physical mobility, you may be asking yourself: how do I go about getting a...
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2018-07-25 20:41
No matter who you are or where you’re from, the topic of financing can be confusing. That’s especially true when it comes to...
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2018-06-13 13:03
The BraunAbility Ford Explorer MXV was first released in 2015 to high acclaim. Finally, wheelchair users and their families had a safe and...
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2018-05-30 12:50
Wheelchair ramps for the home are generally among the first purchases for families or individuals who have recently moved to a wheelchair or...
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2018-05-02 13:46
Why are striped spaces important? When you get a BraunAbility accessible vehicle, you buy your freedom to go anywhere you want when you...
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2018-04-04 21:10
April 2-8 is National Public Health Week. When we think of health, many of us think of eating healthy or getting regular daily...
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2018-03-05 20:58
Handicap Van Shopping – A Beginner’s Guide When you’re starting the process wheelchair accessible handicap van shopping, you’ll undoubtedly have questions. After all… Read More
2018-03-05 20:58
Handicap Vans – A Beginner’s Guide Whether you’re just starting to explore handicap vans and wheelchair lifts or actively shopping for a solution,...
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2017-12-08 21:04
Holiday gift guides for wheelchair users abound across the internet, but the problem with most is that they group wheelchair users into one...
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2017-12-06 20:35
In recent days, dozens of women have gone public with allegations of sexual harassment by powerful men in Hollywood and news networks. Increasingly,...
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2017-11-13 20:50
Finding and Buying Replacement Parts for a Wheelchair Van and Wheelchair Lift The older they get, the more likely it is to need...
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2017-11-13 20:50
The older they get, the more likely it is to need service or replacement parts for a wheelchair van. Many customers turn to...
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2017-10-18 17:08
Adam “Legs” Gorlitsky is now considered an expert at fundraising and even uses his charity, I GOT LEGS, to help others work toward...
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2017-10-11 18:01
Kenneth “Kenny” Hunt recently turned 74. I wasn’t there for the celebration, but I imagine Kenny’s cousin Roy was there across the table...
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2017-09-22 19:57
Accessible and universal design is a principle that makes architecture usable for people with varying needs, such as more space or lower placement...
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2017-08-16 20:31
When John Beltzer was hit with an epiphany one day in 1996, it wasn’t unlike the moments of inspiration that would strike him...
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2017-08-03 20:29
My most troubling memory from my childhood is perhaps that of a little girl getting a prosthetic fitting. I was 15 at the...
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2017-07-19 19:56
Freedom. It’s a word I hear frequently as an Air Force veteran. While I was on active duty, the sound of fighter jets...
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2017-07-05 15:21
BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica Review By: Paul Erway, Rehab Products Consultant with Superior Van & Mobility Paul Erway is a mobility expert and a...
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2017-06-28 19:47
Make sure to get your accessible vehicle summer ready before the heat hits. These five tips will keep your vehicle in peak condition...
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2017-06-08 18:56
Adam Gorlitsky is walking three to four times a week. A miracle, considering he’s paralyzed from the naval down. Adam lives in Charleston,...
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2017-05-24 19:57
“I used to say rugby was my everything. Rugby was my identity,” he said, the phone slightly crackling as the connection was momentarily...
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2017-04-24 14:36
You are looking for a wheelchair accessible van but the options available are overwhelming. BraunAbility offers the most options for vehicle modification, which allows for a perfect pairing… Read More
2017-03-31 18:15
“We can feel isolated and powerless when living with a rare disease, but what if your story begins to bridge the barrier or open a way for someone to connect? What if sharing your stor… Read More
2017-02-27 15:49
If you spend time in Wil Friedman’s BraunAbility van, you would most likely notice its new-car smell. That’s because as a repeat BraunAbility buyer, he’s gotten a new van e… Read More
2017-02-09 13:30
Rafael Taft has known his share of struggles: he’s an Army veteran, a police officer, a single parent, and the father of a special-needs daughter. A U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm… Read More
2016-12-28 19:22
It’s an unbelievably overwhelming feeling when something goes wrong with your vehicle. You never realize just how much you rely on your automotive transportation until it’s taken… Read More
2016-12-21 20:12
“Life is entirely what you make it to be,” said Neena Nizar in a 2013 TEDx Talk at Manipal University in Dubai. She stood on the stage and, although not quite four feet tall, com… Read More
2016-12-14 16:36
Say I’m Interested in Purchasing a BraunAbility Vehicle…Where Do I Start? With BraunAbility’s new Help Me Buy section on our website, you can get answers to all your initi… Read More
2016-12-01 21:16
What should you expect when buying an accessible vehicle? It’s a new process for a lot of people, and it can be overwhelming. That’s why we want to make your buying jo… Read More
2016-11-22 18:43
Who is Kennedy Ng’ang’a? Our friend Reveca Torres, an artist and the creator of BACKBONES, recently created an exhibition in Chicago starring artwork from people with spinal cord… Read More
2016-11-15 20:27
You have a need: funding an accessible vehicle. And you have questions: how do you even get started with such a large task? Even more so: how do I get chosen out of a l… Read More
2016-11-09 17:36
Whether you already have an RV and have recently experienced a decrease in mobility or you are saving to purchase an accessible RV, here are some things you’ll need to consider for acc… Read More
2016-10-25 16:09
It’s officially ‘Cuffing Season’ and the dating pool is now full of fish once again. As a single, professional, disabled woman, I decided this is the year I recommit to dat… Read More
2016-10-20 20:36
Time to get out those witch hats, whiskers, princess dresses, and armor; if you do, you could have a chance at winning $500! That’s right: It’s time for the fifth annual BraunAbi… Read More
2016-10-18 15:24
A vehicle wheelchair lift may be the perfect solution for people who need a mobility solution but may not yet be ready to commit to a wheelchair accessible vehicle. For those curious about c… Read More
2016-09-30 15:03
Genoa, Illinois, native Steve Karmgard received his brand new Toyota Sienna yesterday as one of the 2016 NMEDA Local Heroes Contest winners. “I knew about the contest a… Read More
2016-09-28 20:53
The first person to receive a restricted driver’s license for a semi-autonomous vehicle is BraunAbility customer and friend Sam Schmidt. Sam is a retired Indy Racing League driver who… Read More
2016-09-27 19:44
As anyone who has ever bought clothes online can tell you, while it may be more convenient, there’s no substitute for getting your hands on your purchase ahead of time. Making sure eve… Read More
2016-09-20 19:30
Bridgeport Art Center played host to the opening night celebration of “Unbroken: Art After Injury,” an instillation curated by BACKBONES creator Reveca Torres featuring work by a… Read More
2016-09-15 18:27
Sam Schmidt is to racing what Christopher Reeve is to horseback riding. No one can get behind the wheel of a race car or on the saddle of a thoroughbred without remembering the accident.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-09-06 18:49
Twenty-four-year-old Barry Munro pulled off his shirt and dove into the blue lake in northern Ontario. It was a perfect dive, one he had performed dozens of times. But the summer of 1987 had… Read More
2016-08-24 19:35
The BraunAbility MXV has been on the market for just a few months, but it’s dominated mobility news. Why? Wheelchair users who never aspired to own a minivan now have an option that ma… Read More
2016-08-22 17:38
Car and Driver calls it “one of the best-looking van bodies ever plopped atop four wheels.” And it’s true: the Chrysler Pacifica has changed what it means to be a minivan… Read More
2016-08-15 16:06
Party Like It’s 2000 Jason Gerling rolled through the front door of his parents’ house once again, this time a man on a mission. He lowered himself to the floor from his chair an… Read More
2016-08-10 12:42
The Birth of a Dream Jason Gerling has always loved rhythm. “My mom jokes about being at parades and as the drums went by, she would feel me thumping in her belly. She kind o… Read More
2016-07-21 15:41
Automated vehicles are, without a doubt, the next frontier in automotive innovation. The world waits on and debates the efficacy of self-driving cars and throws around statistics about traff… Read More
2016-07-19 13:26
BraunAbility has been alongside Tom Turner longer than anyone else in his life, with the exception of his parents. For over 30 years he’s relied on us for everything, whether camping i… Read More
2016-06-27 14:21
The 2016 Toyota Sienna has achieved a new standard in style and technology, earning it a ranking of Best Minivan from Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine. What does this mean if… Read More
2016-06-07 17:42
By Cara Liebowitz, Blogger and Disability Rights Activist In my last post, I talked about how finding a wheelchair accessible taxi in NYC is only slightly easier than finding a unicorn. &hell…Read More
2016-06-01 19:32
I first found Zach Anner, a comedian with cerebral palsy, when a friend shared one of Zach’s “Workout Wednesday” videos to Facebook. I started laughing so hard, tears were… Read More
2016-05-24 14:10
Collene Van Noord was one of last year’s NMEDA Local Heroes contest winners. The former superintendent of a Pennsylvania K-12 school district had just retired the previous year an… Read More
2016-04-29 19:10
National Mobility Awareness Month comes and goes with some people unaware it’s even happening. I’m guilty of enjoying the silly holidays like National Wine Day (May 25) and Natio… Read More
2016-04-26 17:16
By: Reid Davenport, award-winning documentarian As an undergraduate student, I was supposed to study abroad in Florence. My application to a program was accepted, my passport was at ha… Read More
2016-04-13 12:06
By: Cara Liebowitz, Blogger and Disability Right’s Activist Recently, I was in Washington D.C. for a speaking engagement. After the event was over, a friend and I went out… Read More
2016-03-29 17:17
Social Security disability insurance is in trouble and has been for quite some time. Under the disability arm of Social Security, the program provides partial wage replacement and access to… Read More
2016-03-04 02:53
Hockey is a way of life in Michigan, and power hockey is no exception. There’s a lake for every kid with a hockey stick. As popular as fish frys are on Fridays, hockey games are on wee… Read More
2016-02-03 21:26
By: Vilissa Thompson, Blogger & Disability Rights Advocate As a disabled person, going out in public can be a stressful ordeal if appropriate accommodations are not made available, such… Read More
2016-01-26 19:58
You left your family, you risked your life, and you served our country diligently. Now, you are back in the States but unsure if you are eligible for veteran benefits. Larry Dodson… Read More
2016-01-14 21:30
By guest columnist Brett Eastburn. Brett Eastburn is many things – an artist, an athlete, a husband, a comedian – but one thing he is not is a quitter. Though born with no arms o… Read More
2016-01-11 17:37
The Ralph Braun Foundation opened its first funding cycle of the year on January 1, 2016. The application for grants for wheelchair accessible vehicles will remain open for on… Read More
2015-12-30 21:55
It’s New Year’s resolution time, and here’s what we are resolving: to make spots and stripes go together. We aren’t talking about committing a fashion faux pas, but r… Read More
2015-12-30 21:55
It’s New Year’s resolution time, and here’s what we are resolving: to make spots and stripes go together. We aren’t talking about committing a fashion faux pas, but r… Read More
2015-12-23 20:43
Christmas gift ideas for wheelchair users in your life can be difficult, depending on that person’s ability level. It may be challenging to know what they want or n… Read More
2015-12-17 21:25
Today we participated in a unique veteran accessible vehicle donation in Omaha, Nebraska. John Weinburgh, an Iraq War veteran, was gifted a rare MXVTM–one with over 10 t… Read More
2015-12-08 20:44
If you wake up and there isn’t six inches of snow on the ground, this post is not for you. For some of you, “winterize” is a word that holds no weight. For others, especial… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Our good friends at the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), a partner of BraunAbility, are hosting another spectacular event. May is National Mobility Awareness month, a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Yoga has exploded as a means of health and wellness in the United States over the course of the last decade. Offering benefits for mind, body, and more it is really no surprise that it has s… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Fundraising has always been around as a source of comfort for those in need and a resource for those dealing with hard times. Over the years, however, the process of fundraising itself has e… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Spanner is a term that many don’t hear or use in the United States. It is a British and Australian term for wrench or monkey wrench. International vernacular aside, there isn’t m… Read More
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