A wheelchair ramp is one of the most cost-effective ways to restore independence at home and in the community. But ramps come in a wide range of materials, configurations, and weight capacities — and choosing the wrong type can create safety problems or simply not fit your space. This guide covers the four main ramp…

Air travel can be stressful for anyone — but for veterans living with a service-connected disability, navigating a crowded airport security line while managing a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other mobility aid can be genuinely exhausting. That is exactly why Congress passed the VETS Safe Travel Act, signed into law on January 4, 2025 (Public…

A power lift recliner is one of the most useful pieces of mobility equipment for seniors and individuals with limited lower-body strength. Rather than just a comfortable chair, a lift chair is a medical device that gently tilts the entire seat forward to help the user stand without putting strain on their hips, knees, or…

Power wheelchairs and mobility scooters look similar at first glance — both are battery-powered, both carry one person, and both reduce the need to walk. But they are designed for very different users, environments, and levels of need. Choosing the wrong one can mean poor maneuverability, inadequate support, or a device that ends up parked…

If you’re a Texas veteran with a service-connected disability that affects your mobility, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers two separate programs that can significantly reduce — or fully cover — the cost of a wheelchair-accessible van. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of how both programs work and what you need to do to apply. The…

Buying a wheelchair-accessible van is one of the most significant purchases a person with a disability — or their family — will make. The decision affects daily independence, safety, and long-term quality of life. If you’re buying for the first time, here’s what to know before you spend a dollar. Step 1: Identify How the…

Photo: David McKelvey | FlickrAs flying continues to become more accessible and affordable to passengers, airlines and airports are taking quick measures to make it accommodating for their customers, including those with reduced mobility, in order to ensure they too have a smooth experience. Airports around the world are especially taking steps to ensure comfort…

Being a Disabled Mom I am a mother of three. My kids are my everything and I am so blessed to have them in my life.  Keeping up with kids can be challenging even for the healthiest of parents. Having Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I found myself struggling to keep up with them. MS can manifest itself in...

Adventures Out West wheelchair accessible Jeep tours in Colorado Springs, operating since 1973, is now promoting the City’s first-ever Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant Jeep tours with wheelchair accessibility. “Whether you’re deaf, you’re blind or you’re in a wheelchair, we want you to be able to come to Adventures Out West and experience everything...

As a quadruple amputee, I’ve been defying the odds my whole life. Becoming a professional athlete as a cornhole player — yes, cornhole — is just my latest accomplishment. Dayton Webber, 25, is a professional cornhole player in the American Cornhole League. Since he was 10 months old, he has been a quadruple amputee. In…

Can Wheelchair Users Access Uber and Lyft? Whether you need a ride to work or you’re traveling in another city, on-demand rideshare services like Uber and Lyft can make transportation available at your fingertips. With a mobile app and a few taps of your fingers, a driver can pick you up and drop you off…

The U.S. Department of Transportation is finalizing regulations requiring that many new commercial aircraft be more accessible to handicap passengers. The agency said that new single-aisle airliners with 125 or more seats will need to offer lavatories “large enough to permit a passenger with a disability and attendant, both equivalent in size to a 95th percentile…