Nor-Cal Mobility Blog
"I had no idea where I could look for help when an accident totaled our van and left us helpless miles from home. Nor-Cal Mobility rescued us with a rental delivered! We were saved by Nor-Cal!" - Beverly B.
"Workmanship is absolutely outstanding!" - Bud R.
"Greg is our angel -- he is very compassionate, understanding and knows his business. Our family is very grateful! Thank you!" - Cathy M.
"The van was exactly what my wife wanted! Thanks!" - Chester K.
"Thank you for all of your help. I love my new van!" - Deborah F.
"Thank you for everything! We love our new van!" - Gary & Tracy S.
"Terrance was great! This process was frustrating and he was always there to help. Could not have done it without him." - Jerry F.
"Thank you for everything you have done for our boys. We appreciate how fast and easy everything went." - Judy L.
"Extremely courteous and knowledgeable staff. Should I ever need another special needs vehicle, I will, without a doubt, return to Nor-Cal Mobility for my vehicle." - Larry S.
"Alex is the best! He took such great care with Mom, made her feel very special and took lots of time explaining all factors to her and I." - Linda C.
"We had an excellent experience dealing with Al. He was very courteous and knowledgeable. We were very satisfied. Thank you!" - Lylliam D.
"Al was generous and absolutely accomodating. He was kind and patient." - Pacific Institute
"I am very happy with my van. It makes my life so much easier!" - Pam C.
"My buying experience couldn't have been better. Alex is great!" - Ray M.
"Terrance is a great salesman and helped us through all of the confusion. He is great to work with -- very professional and helpful. He gets an A+ from us." - Richard and Nelma B.
"Nor-Cal Mobility makes us feel like family!" - Robert W.
"I'm a very satisfied customer at Nor-Cal Mobility. Good place, good crew!" - Robin W.
"The people at Nor-Cal Mobility are just great to work with!" - Stephen C.
"Al and his staff are great! They are all very knowledgeable and demonstrated great customer service!" - Suzanne Z.
"Courtney was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and was impeccable in his follow-up. Because of his dilligence, I've already been able to recommend Nor-Cal Mobility to two other disabled persons interested in buying a vehicle." - Thomas L.
Nor-Cal Mobility Blog
- Resources for Veterans (17 articles)
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Current News (11 articles)
- Articles and stories about events affecting the disabled community.
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What Our Friends Are Doing (4 articles)
- Stories, articles and blogs from our friends who are making a difference in the way the world views the disabled.
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Accessible Travel (14 articles)
- Accessible travel, often referred to as "wheelchair travel" because so many people with disabilities who travel do so in wheelchairs, is not only possible, it can be highly enjoyable with a bit of advance planning and some insider travel tips.
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Home Accessibility (1 articles)
- Articles and links that relate to home and business wheelchair accessibility.
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NMEDA (11 articles)
- NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and assisting with driving independence using wheelchair accessible vans, trucks and cars.
Friday, January 27, 2012 @ 10:49:00 AM - 0 comments
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 @ 3:18:00 PM - Written by Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists - 0 comments
Can-i-drive.com is dedicated to providing information to drivers with disabilities, their families and healthcare professionals from the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.
Friday, January 06, 2012 @ 11:03:00 AM - 0 comments
VMI and Nor-Cal Mobility are offering a $1,000 rebate towards the purchase of a van for conversion to Veterans either with a 4502 or are funding their own vehicle for the first time with a 1394.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 @ 3:53:00 PM - 0 comments
HipHop group "K-Town" will audition in December to compete in "America's Got Talent"!
Monday, November 14, 2011 @ 2:22:00 PM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility, Inc. - 0 comments
Visit us in booth 107 at the San Jose Abilities Expo November 18-20, 2011 and enter to win a free large screen TV!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 @ 8:29:00 AM - Written by Abilities Expo - 0 comments
Join us at the San Jose Abilities Expo November 18-20, 2011 at the San Jose Convention Center where we would like to introduce you to all the great things we have to offer.
Monday, October 03, 2011 @ 8:25:00 AM - 0 comments
Regular maintenance on the ramp or lift is critical to avoid costly repairs.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 @ 11:50:00 AM - Written by BraunAbility - 0 comments
The intention of the Ralph Braun Foundation is to assist people with disabilities who have been through evaluation and have met with an accredited mobility dealer to obtain the appropriate mobility product(s) to meet their transportation needs.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 @ 9:36:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
Children with special needs often need to use wheelchairs for mobility. Vehicles with special features are available or vans can be converted to accommodate them. The most important step is to start with an appointment with a mobility specialist.
Friday, May 06, 2011 @ 8:56:00 AM - Written by pva.org - 0 comments
Many Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) members have made complaints about problems with airport security, such as being requested to get out of their wheelchairs, remove their shoes, or display personal medical devices.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 10:57:00 AM - Written by ODEP - 0 comments
US Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) Publishes Proposed VEVRAA Regulation Revisions to Strengthen Employment Protections for Veterans
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:34:00 AM - 0 comments
Starting in the spring of 2011, Up & Away Ballooning will be the only balloon ride operator in the United States offering truly wheelchair accessible balloon rides. These will be "free flights" (not tethered to the ground).
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 9:47:00 AM - Written by Renee Reynolds - 0 comments
Jonathan Bartlett on Recovery and Reflection
Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:18:00 AM - Written by Debbie Marsh - 0 comments
With the tight economy putting a crimp on everyone’s vacation budget, it’s time to consider hopping in the car to explore some of the many accessible parks across the country.
Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:14:00 AM - Written by Candy B. Harrington - 0 comments
In this day and age of universal design and barrier-free access, a certain level of access is almost expected. But what about those unexpected access surprises?
Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 10:44:00 AM - Written by Cabdy B. Harrington - 0 comments
Although the availability of accessible ground transportation has greatly improved over the past 10 years, sometimes it's just more practical to drive your own vehicle.
Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 10:42:00 AM - 0 comments
It is important for wheelchair users to learn safe operation because using a wheelchair, motorized or not, can be hazardous to the drivers and bystanders.
Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 12:12:00 PM - Written by Candy Harrington - 0 comments
Have you ever arrived at a hotel, reservation in hand, only to discover that your accessible room had been given to another guest? Well, unfortunately you’re not alone.
Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 12:10:00 PM - Written by Bob Wassom - 0 comments
Is it the whisper of wind through aspen leaves? The early morning dew glistening with the sunrise? Maybe it's the absence of manmade clutter. Whatever it is, the elixir known as The Great Outdoors is a powerful force.
Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 12:08:00 PM - Written by Candy B. Harrington - 1 comments
Booking an accessible hotel room through an online consolidator may soon become a reality; thanks to a recent settlement agreement between disability rights advocates and Hotels.com.
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:54:00 AM - Written by Linda Collins - 0 comments
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, all cruises are handicapped cruises.
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:52:00 AM - Written by Andrea Jehn Kennedy - 0 comments
Before you begin your camping adventure, it’s pertinent to know that camping for people with disabilities is as inexpensive as accessible travel gets.
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:45:00 AM - Written by Candy B. Harrington - 0 comments
For wheelchair users and slow walkers, bed choice is a more essential issue; because bed height and frame design can be critical components of accessibility.
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:44:00 AM - Written by Candy B. Harrington - 0 comments
Knowing when to complain, how to complain and who to complain to are the keys to not only resolving the issue at hand, but also to receiving adequate compensation for your inconvenience.
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:40:00 AM - Written by Candy B. Harrington - 0 comments
Are your elderly parents reluctant to travel because they just don’t get around like they used to? Well they’re not alone
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:34:00 AM - Written by Kim Donahue - 0 comments
Accessible Travel Resources: Guidebooks for People with Disabilities
There are some terrific accessible travel guides for people with disabilities and those traveling with them. Some of the best we’ve found:
There are some terrific accessible travel guides for people with disabilities and those traveling with them. Some of the best we’ve found:
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:28:00 AM - Written by Kim Donahue - 0 comments
In her most recent book, accessible-travel expert Candy Harrington has focused on a very specific audience: those travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers, or otherwise have mobility limitations.
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:17:00 AM - Written by California Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 0 comments
Partners for Clothing Donation to Benefit Homeless Women Veterans- Works to End Homelessness Among Women Who Have Served Our Country
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:12:00 AM - Written by California Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 0 comments
Veterans Round Table to be Held in San Jose
March 23-24, 2011
March 23-24, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 10:45:00 AM - Written by The Joplin Globe - 0 comments
New regulations improving access for the disabled in everything from amusement park rides to movie theaters under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect Tuesday.
Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 12:16:00 PM - 0 comments
As many people discover when they seek to secure the benefits they ought to receive under an insurance policy, the insurance company's goal is often not to provide full benefits.
Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 11:47:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
How much weight can your accessible SUV or van bear when fully loaded? Because SUVs and vans have a higher center of gravity than sedans or minivans, they are more prone to rollover accidents.
Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 11:44:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
At tax time, we want to squeeze out every deduction possible: medical, dental and that accessible van you bought.
Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 11:33:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
When your vehicle dies on the road or you have a flat tire or dead battery, you need help, especially if you are a person with disabilities.
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 3:41:00 PM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
Wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment prices can run from $5,000 to $60,000+. Thankfully there are ways to help pare that down to an affordable figure.
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 3:36:00 PM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
Five tips will make a caregiver’s duties flow a little smoother: Learning about the condition, having the right equipment, seeking out support groups, accepting help when it is offered and patience, patience, patience.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:36:00 PM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
From extreme sports to wheelchair fencing (or rugby or tennis), there’s a team sport for those with disabilities. Most have been modified specifically for those with disabilities, including quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and many others.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:34:00 PM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
Frigid temperatures not only slow us down, but can slow our van and accessible equipment. Preparing equipment for cold weather is important to help avoid accidents and breakdowns.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 9:18:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
For almost every piece of equipment we see new, you can find pre-owned and/or refurbished for a lower price. Sometimes it’s a better piece than we could have afforded new. But there are pros and cons.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 9:15:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 1 comments
Regular maintenance of adaptive equipment and accessible vehicles may be mandatory for compliance with the terms of your warranty, and is vital for keeping your vehicle and equipment safe and reliable.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 9:08:00 AM - Written by NMEDA - 0 comments
Many of us have not read a driver license handbook since we were 16. For some, that’s more than 50 years ago. In that time, driving laws have changed and the law of gravity has caught up to us.It is time to remedy one of those problems – with a driving refresher or safety school.
Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 12:09:00 PM - Written by U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 0 comments
VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange in Korea
Will Provide Easier Path to Health Care and Benefits
Will Provide Easier Path to Health Care and Benefits
Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 11:43:00 AM - 0 comments
President Obama announced the nation’s first comprehensive strategy to prevent and end homelessness, including a focus on homeless Veterans. The report, Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, puts the country on a path to end Veterans and chronic homelessness by 2015; and to ending homelessness among children, family, and youth by 2020.
Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 10:27:00 AM - Written by Mike Savicki - 0 comments
According to VHA Handbook 1173.06, updated and released January 15, 2008, a veteran is eligible to receive an everyday (or commercial-source) wheelchair as well as a spare wheelchair. These chairs may be manual, motorized, pushrim-activated, enhanced function, or scooters.
Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 10:24:00 AM - Written by Mike Savicki - 0 comments
The White House is committed to creating new public sector opportunities for veterans who wish to return to the workforce. President Obama recently signed an Executive Order creating more employment opportunities in the federal government.
Monday, February 07, 2011 @ 2:15:00 PM - 0 comments
February 2011
Alaska Air, Best Buy, The Braun Corp. and Qualcomm are among those being honored at the 2011 Disability Matters awards banquet and conference, which recognizes businesses that further the progress of people with disabilities in both the workplace and consumer marketing efforts.
Alaska Air, Best Buy, The Braun Corp. and Qualcomm are among those being honored at the 2011 Disability Matters awards banquet and conference, which recognizes businesses that further the progress of people with disabilities in both the workplace and consumer marketing efforts.
Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 9:16:00 AM - 0 comments
Use the included check list to make sure your home is wheelchair accessible.
Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 8:53:00 AM - Written by Veteran's Administration - 0 comments
Help the V.A. spread the word that exceptional medical assistance is available to all veterans!
Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 9:26:00 AM - Written by America's Heroes at Work - 0 comments
This free online tool provides access to thousands of services, programs and resources at the national, state and community level.
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 3:37:00 PM - 0 comments
In an article in the New York Times, writer Tanya Mohn explains how travel is becoming more accessible.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:56:00 AM - Written by BraunAbility - 0 comments
Fifty years ago he was a young man in a wheelchair who needed to get to work. Today Ralph Braun is CEO of BraunAbility, the largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles in the world.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:42:00 AM - Written by Press Release - 0 comments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of Ampyra™ (dalfampridine, formerly known as fampridine SR, from Acorda Therapeutics) for its ability to improve walking in people with any type of multiple sclerosis.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:37:00 AM - Written by BraunAbility - 1 comments
Through an ambitious organization called Disabled Explorers, people with physical challenges now have the opportunity to explore even the most remote corners of the backcountry.
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 1:15:00 PM - Written by BraunAbility - 0 comments
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 10:31:00 AM - Written by Courtesy of Disabled American Veterans - 0 comments
Parkinson's Disease, Two Other Illnesses Recognized
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 @ 11:07:00 AM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
At 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Africa, is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Chris Waddell, through the power of his arms only, and his "One Revolution" team summitted the mountain on September 30th.
Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 2:58:00 PM - Written by Kerri Childress - 1 comments
Dr. Gregory Goodrich, research psychologist, and Dr. Glenn Cockerham, chief of ophthalmology, were selected to receive the 2009 Olin E. Teague Award, a national award that recognizes contribution in an area of utmost importance to VA’s mission: the rehabilitation and improvement in the quality of life of war-injured veterans.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 12:25:00 PM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
Disabled veterans may be entitled to a grant from VA for a home specially adapted to their needs or for adaptions to a house for up to $48,000.
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 1:16:00 PM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
For those whose mobility is impaired, the most mundane features of a residence can represent an insurmountable obstacle. The recently published Accessible Home Design: Architectural Solutions for the Wheelchair User (Second Edition), offers innovative yet practical solutions for achieving independence.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 8:36:00 AM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
The VA may approve funding for certain items for the non-service-connected veteran.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 4:39:00 PM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may receive badly-needed support for themselves and their families.
Friday, August 07, 2009 @ 1:38:00 PM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
On-line purchasing is becoming more and more popular; yet the grief and hidden costs of buying your wheelchair van sight unseen may make any initial savings completely worthless.
Friday, July 24, 2009 @ 12:31:00 PM - Written by Nor-Cal Mobility - 0 comments
Some quick information and quick links to get started in your quest for Veterans Administration assistance in purchasing your wheelchair accessible van.
