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Imagine a world where accessibility was a far-fetched thought. Where a basic errand becomes a...
VMI representatives arrived at the Access Mobility Systems Dealership to present 2015’s Dare to...
Everett, Wash., family wins $17,000 through VMI’s Dare to Compare sweepstake Gomez-Perez family to...
PHOENIX – There’s at least one person who’s not worried about consolidation in the wheelchair...
VMI rolls out industry’s first commercial, side entry in-floor ramp wheelchair minivan today VMI’s...
Nearly two years since its creation, VMI’s Veteran Advocate Center continues to help America’s...
Being a caregiver means you provide help and support to someone with an illness, mental disability...
PHOENIX, Ariz. – June 17, 2015 –Vantage Mobility International (VMI) announced today the launch of...
Service dogs are part of the family, right? Sure, they're adorably friendly, heartwarming and...
The weather is warming up and vacation season is here. Whether it's a trip around the city or a...
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Jan. 23, 2015 – Toyota and Vantage Mobility International (VMI) delivered a 2015...
There's a science to crafting personal freedom and independence for people with disabilities and...
Celebrate the coming new year by participating in these 15 resolutions that are sure to make 2015...
The clock is ticking. You're waiting on shuttle services, scouring the internet and phonebook...
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nov. 20, 2014 – Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a leader in the...
Roger "Tiger" Desmarais is a contagious individual at VMI. Beyond his official role as the VMI...
In December 2012, Joe Pascale was a 33 year old husband and father of two with a great job. But...
Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 12, 2014 –Toyota and Vantage Mobility International (VMI) announced that...
Teresa Beckman always wanted her daughter, Tosha, to live life and not just watch it. But living...
November marks a tremendous season as we join together to celebrate National Caregiver...
Gone are the days of limited mobility solutions. The age of clunky, over-sized vans and...
From infantile spasms, recurrent seizures, vision problems, physical deformities, feeding issues...
From its early inception to modern design, the world of wheelchairs and mobility solutions has...
Whether you are caring for the elderly or a loved one with a disability, most every caregiver...
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. This is a season is inform, educate...
Caregivers walk a very delicate line. They are some of the strongest, most selfless individuals...
Taking care of our loved ones and serving their needs is something a lot of people do for a season...
People with disabilities are capable of anything they set their minds to — and sports are no...
VMI Introduces the Northstar E: The First Manual Side-Entry, In-Floor Ramp Conversion for Caregivers
VMI's Northstar E is the industry’s first manual side-entry, in-floor ramp conversion for the...
Not all homes are built with a wheelchair user in mind. With certain upgrades, you can make your...
VMI Acquires AMS to Support Goal of Putting a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) in the Driveway of Every Wheelchair User
PHOENIX — Vantage Mobility International (VMI) acquired AMS Vans, Inc., located in Tucker, Georgia, in pursuit of providing wider access to mobility vehicles. AMS is a...
Accessible Birthday Party Locations for Children with Disabilities
If you have a child with disabilities, or they have friends who use wheelchairs, you already know how important it is to research a venue before hosting a party. When...
Side-Entry & Rear-Entry Wheelchair Accessible Minivans – What’s the Difference?
Converting a vehicle to be more wheelchair accessible is about one major factor: convenience. Between the two main types of conversions, the focus is on optimizing how a...
How Airports Accommodate Travelers with Wheelchairs
Airports value speed and efficiency, and do their part to make air travel as comfortable and seamless as they can for every passenger. The Air Carrier Access Act requires...
Vantage Mobility International Announces New CFO
Phoenix, AZ. – (September 12, 2017) – After a 20 year career at Vantage Mobility International (VMI), Tim Barone CFO, will transition into a new role as Executive Director...
Understanding How Insurance for Wheelchair Vans Works
If you’re thinking about converting the vehicle you have to a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, one of the first questions you’ll want to ask is whether or not either your car...
Resource Roundup: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2017
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time to share important resources that can shed light on an often taboo topic like suicide. Use this...
Mind the Lines: Types of Disabled Parking Spaces
Most places you go, you’ll spot disabled parking spaces that will likely be open. The iconic blue logo and the striped white paint make them pretty easy to find near...
Veteran Spotlight: Empowering Stories of Endurance
Athletes, politicians, survivors: Veterans with disabilities are beginning to get more time in the spotlight. Here are a few examples of how they’re portrayed on TV and...
Roll In, Work Out: What a Great Accessible Gym Looks Like
When you exercise from a wheelchair, it can be an especially daunting task to find an accessible gym that has equipment and training that accommodates your individual needs....
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