Giving Back

Giving Back

From time to time, I will take a break from writing about mobility related topics and write about a personal experience.  While working for VMI for the past five years, I have had the pleasure of meeting some amazing, inspirational and wonderful people.  I am...
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Cash For Clunkers & Wheelchair Vans

I can’t begin to count the number of calls I’ve received over the past couple of weeks from people inquiring about the cash for clunkers government program and wheelchair accessible vans.    The official program title is Car Allowance Rebate System and all...
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Camp Erin

The only word that comes to mind right now is “Wow”!  I just came back from spending a weekend volunteering at Camp Erin, which is a bereavement camp for kids.  It was the most powerful, emotional and fulfilling weekend I have ever had in my 37 years on...
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Used Wheelchair Vans – Shopping Tips

I get asked this question a lot, “What should I be looking for in a used wheelchair van”? First and foremost, do your due diligence, especially when finding that “smoking deal”.  As the adage goes, if it looks to good to be true, it probably...