Superior Van & Mobility is the largest family-owned mobility dealership in the nation. It’s leading the way in increasing access to wheelchair-accessible vans, SUVs, lifts, scooter carriers, and adaptive driving equipment. This summer, Superior stuck a few more feathers in its cap and stood out with its Indiana ties as well. Recognition and Growth In […]
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Shining a Light on the World of Aphasia
Despite the fact that over two million people in the United States have aphasia, 84.5 percent of Americans have never heard of this disorder. “That’s why it’s particularly important to spread information, not just in June for National Aphasia Awareness Month, but all year round as well,” said Brian Norton, director of assistive technology at […]
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Building Support for People with Brain Injuries
In the summer of 2016, Mike Vaughan’s life changed forever. A semi-truck crushed his small Volkswagen Golf, and he sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) — one of the leading causes of death and disability across the globe. Vaughan’s long recovery in the hospital and at home left him feeling increasingly isolated and confined. A […]
Shedding Light on a Hidden Disability
Brain injury (BI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability across the globe. Every year, an estimated 1.7 million Americans sustain a BI. And approximately 5.3 million are living with a disability caused by a brain injury. As discussed in a previous Easterseals blog, a TBI is “caused by a bump, blow […]
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Brain Power: The Road to Rehabilitation
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing What do you know about traumatic brain injuries (TBI)? Did you know 5.3 million Americans live with a long-term disability as a result of TBI? TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S., and those who survive a TBI can face effects lasting from a few […]
Spring is in the air, time to get outside
With the number of sunny days increasing and the temperature rising, it’s getting harder and harder to stay inside. Along with the simple pleasures of the beginnings of baseball season, popsicle weather and nights spent looking at the stars come fun activities that get people outside and closer to nature. There are many activities available […]