Left a paraplegic by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan two years ago, retired Marine Jack Pierce vows not to let his disability leave him in life’s slow lane. Pierce applies that attitude to pretty much everything, including. right now, his summer vacation. Pierce...
Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a leader in the manufacture and distribution of wheelchair accessible full-size vans and wheelchair minivan conversions, announced today that the company’s Operation Independence program is working to help U.S. military veterans...
I have to take this opportunity to share with you a recent event that I participated in to raise money for a dear friend, Tara and her daughter Grace who has Rett Syndrome. For the past couple of years, Tara has coordinated a race to raise money for Rett Syndrome; a...
For Carl Puckett and his wife, Angie, of Dayton, Ohio, buying the VMI Honda Odyssey with Northstar in-floor ramp conversion was an easy choice. “Our son, Conner, can’t fully articulate his needs and relies on his wheelchair to get around,” said Carl. “He really...
Even though wheelchair-accessible minivans can offer greater independence, many wheelchair users are afraid to switch from their car to a mobility vehicle. For some, a car is more fun and the idea of driving a minivan is not all that appealing. Cars also offer a bit...
