WHILL: Personal Mobility Device

Each and every individual who uses a wheelchair has his or her own unique needs, likes, dislikes, etc.  When purchasing a wheelchair, it’s at least a 5 year commitment, so it’s often hard to find the wheelchair that “fits just right.”  The developers behind the WHILL mobility device acknowledge this, and have created a unique wheelchair […]

New Freedom Transportation Vouchers from CICOA

The Central Indiana Council on Aging Inc. (CICOA) is a non-profit agency in Indiana that oversees state and federal funds and private donations to provide information, advocacy and support services for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. Since 1974 the agency has been an active supporter and advocate of services that give aging individuals and […]

Travel Series: Wheelchair Van Rental

In the Travel Series, we have looked at how airlines and airports are making travel more accessible for individuals with disabilities, but transportation once one has reached their destination is just as  important. Getting around on vacation when a wheelchair is required for mobility can be an arduous task; however, there are solutions. Many companies […]