Ki Mobility Celebrates 10 Years of Better Wheelchair Design

Join us in celebrating a very special birthday in the complex rehab field!  Wheelchair manufacturer Ki Mobility is celebrating 10 years of providing great product and service through better design for people facing mobility challenges.  To commemorate their anniversary, Ki Mobility is celebrating by doing what they do best – giving back to the community […]

Find Your Next Accessible Vehicle with BLVD

One of the most universal challenges we see in the Wheel:Life community is the issue of how best to obtain or sell an accessible vehicle.  Financing poses challenges, in addition to what makes sense for your family or your individual needs.  That’s why we were thrilled to discover a website – www.BLVD.com – that exists […]

Turn Heads at the Skate Park with the BC~Skate Chair by Colours

For some, chair skating is more than just a hobby, it’s a way of life.  That's why the BC~Skate Chair from Colours is designed to meet your needs. Whether you’re a motocross athlete, or a steady cruiser, each chair is made custom for the user. You can even add luxury features so that you can ensure […]

Dani Schirmer Guides People to Discover More Accessible Lives with Spinergy

Editor's Note: After breaking her neck, Dani Schirmer had to find her new normal. This meant exploring new interests, trying new things, and finding a new career. Dani's persistence led her into a job with Spinergy, where she is now one of their ambassadors who helps others discover a better, more accessible life -- just as she did. Hi Dani, […]

New Mom Rachelle Friedman Discovers the Ultimate Wheelchair Combo

Editor's Note: Never underestimate the power of a mother who uses a wheelchair. She is a master of resourcefulness, a seeker of solutions, an ever-adapting individual who handles her disability with incredible grace while also nurturing another human life.  Rachelle Friedman is the perfect example of a new mother who does both. Once known as […]

A Wheelchair User's Guide to Prescription Savings for You & Your Pet

If you use a wheelchair, chances are you also have a handful of medications and maybe even a fixed budget. [Don't we all?] Are you missing out on major discounts without even knowing it when it comes to buying prescriptions? With the right research, and finding out what companies offer the best discounts, you could […]

College Funding Programs for Students with a Disability

  Without a doubt, college funding is a big investment. Whether your child has a disability or not, it is costly for all families. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2014–2015 school year was $31,231 at private colleges, $9,139 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,958 for out-of-state residents attending public […]

Ms. Wheelchair California Foundation Empowers Others Through Their Stories

Editor's Note: The Ms. Wheelchair California Foundation is the only, official state pageant recognized by Ms. Wheelchair America. All of their titleholders progress to compete for the Ms. Wheelchair America title. Wheel:Life had the honor of interviewing two of their titleholders - Ms. Wheelchair California 2010, Jennifer Kumiyama and Ms. Wheelchair California 2015, Dr. Alette […]

The Abilities Expo: Connecting the Community, One Stop at a Time

Have you been to the Abilities Expo? Here's where you should go, and why, to connect with friends who have similar interests nationwide! Abilities Expo CEO David Korse shares highlights from the roadshow below: The Abilities Expo is a series of events held across the United States specifically for individuals with disabilities. Eighty percent of […]

Get Out, Enjoy Life Photo Contest: 10 Honorable Mentions

With so many great photos to choose from, selecting the winners for our annual Get Out Enjoy Life Photo Contest with SPORTS 'N SPOKES magazine is always a difficult decision. In 2014, Regina Cake won first place in the Get Out Enjoy Life Photo Contest with her taking the roads by storm in her adaptive, hot pink […]

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