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How to Throw an Epic Wheelchair-Friendly Picnic

Picnics are the perfect way to enjoy those glorious summertime vibes. While a traditional picnic involves spreading a blanket, unpacking a basket of homemade treats, and taking 100 pictures for your social media, you have to strategize a bit more if you or someone special in your life uses a wheelchair or other mobility aids. [...]

Posted on April 10, 2024April 6, 2024 by admin 0

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Accessible Celebrations To Check Out This Holiday Season

It's that time of year again; the leaves are changing, peppermint lattes are brewing, and the holiday spirit is permeating through each chilly breeze. For many, the holidays are all about donning ugly sweaters, munching on endless trays of cookies, and belting out timeless carols with more passion than talent.  However, if you have mobility [...]

Posted on December 21, 2023January 8, 2024 by admin 0

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Accessible Things to Do in Florida

Florida is one of the most interesting and entertaining states to visit, with attractions and natural beauty that are unique to its geographic location in our nation. It also showcases a diversity and culture that is a microcosm of what it is to be an American. Being the number one tourist destination in the U.S., [...]

Posted on December 18, 2023December 19, 2023 by admin 0

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How to Safely Secure a Wheelchair in an Accessible Van

Did you know that wheelchair users are much more likely to suffer injuries during car trips? While sudden halts and collisions are often blamed, many times, the culprit is actually the incorrect anchoring of wheelchairs.  When your wheelchair is improperly restrained, it can roll over, slide, or bounce, leading to disastrous circumstances. To avoid this [...]

Posted on December 5, 2023 by admin 0

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Top Accessible Activities at Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon is among the most awe-inspiring natural features in the United States. Grand Canyon National Park follows 278 miles of the Colorado River and stretches into the nearby uplands. It is so beautiful that when Teddy Roosevelt visited the Grand Canyon in 1903, he stated that it is “absolutely unparalleled throughout the world” [...]

Posted on November 20, 2023November 9, 2023 by admin 0

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Accessible Celebrations this Holiday Season

As the leaves change color and the aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the cool air, we all start anticipating the exciting holiday season. From roasting turkeys on Thanksgiving and singing carols on Christmas to lighting the Menorah during Hanukkah and watching the Times Square Ball Drop on New Year's Eve, every occasion holds a special [...]

Posted on November 7, 2023November 10, 2023 by admin 0

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Top Places to Enjoy Wheelchair-Accessible Skiing

Adaptive skiing exists to provide people with disabilities an equal opportunity to hit the slopes at some of the major ski resorts around the country. Adaptive alpine skiing was developed as a sport by disabled veterans of WWII from Germany and Austria. Today, it's not just a sport but a tried and true recreational activity. [...]

Posted on October 18, 2023November 8, 2023 by admin 0

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Renting vs. Ridesharing: Why Wheelchair Van Rentals Reign Supreme

As popular ridesharing giants, Uber and Lyft have made transportation more accessible for the masses. Whether you want to attend your favorite band's concert downtown or commute to work, you can simply tap a few buttons on your smartphone and have a ride at your doorstep in mere minutes.  But how accessible are these services [...]

Posted on October 3, 2023November 8, 2023 by Damon 0

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Halloween Costume Ideas for Wheelchair Users

October is fast approaching! It’s the time of year for pumpkin spice, changing leaves, and football, but there is nothing we look forward to more during fall than Halloween. People living with disabilities who require wheelchairs can sometimes find putting together the perfect Halloween costume challenging, but rest assured that there are plenty of costume [...]

Posted on September 18, 2023September 1, 2023 by admin 0

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Wheelchair Getaways New Executive Director Press Release – June 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, JUNE 1, 2022 — Wheelchair Getaways (www.wheelchairgetaways.com), the nation’s leading provider of wheelchair-accessible vehicle rentals, is announcing the appointment of a new Executive Director, Joe Hurst, effective June 1, 2022. Joe is an experienced business leader who has worked in senior leadership roles across several industries, including retailing and asset disposition. In addition […]

Posted on June 2, 2022June 1, 2022 by admin 0