Product Feature: The CompanionVan Plus

GETTING IN GEAR Braun at 22 on his first electric scooter, which he built in his cousin’s farm-equipment garage. Ralph Braun, founder of BraunAbility, has spent his life thumbing his nose at spinal muscular atrophy, the disease that put him in a wheelchair. A born gearhead, Braun got moving again by building a battery-powered scooter and, […]

Travel by its very nature requires a lot of planning and preparation, especially when it includes air travel. Factor a disability into the equation and the complexity increases. The good news is that a little consumer education can help make your next flight far more accessible. Here’s what you need to know.Before You GoThe single […]

Just before Christmas, the first batch of Nissan NV200 taxis made wheelchair-accessible by BraunAbility, of Winimac, was delivered to New York City. The customized taxis developed by the northern Indiana-based Braun Corp. addresses New York City’s longtime debate over increased access to accessible taxis in New York City. A year ago, a law was passed […]

The BraunAbility video library has recently been expanded with the addition of nine new videos. The new videos detail product features that make BraunAbility vehicles stand out. Topics include cargo space, exterior styling, keyless entry, removable seating, and more. You can find the new videos on our website. Please feel free to utilize these new assets […]

BraunAbility introduced the CompanionVan Plus (CV+) in 2014, and it’s proven to be an excellent match against products offered by Internet-direct sellers. The major advantage of the CV+? A low, low conversion cost with the advantage of a power ramp. Other major benefits include:  Wheelchair passengers can ride in front or middle row Available in standard or XT […]

Respect the Stripes! We know our customers constantly struggle with handicap parking abuse, specifically the misuse of the striped area designated for wheelchair accessible vehicle ramps. BraunAbility products give mobility freedom back to the disability community, but when a parking spot or striped space is blocked, that freedom is instantly taken away. This video explains the importance of respecting these spaces. Please […]