It’s time to CELEBRATE! Yes, you read that correctly. It’s not the 4th of July, Labor Day, or Christmas, but it is time to celebrate. The groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act was signed 20 years ago this week by President George H. W. Bush.
The law has opened the doors for more than 54 million Americans with …

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Next Monday, July 26th, marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. With this single document, doors were opened (and widened) and accessibility finally enforced for people with disabilities nationwide.
We’ve come far in these past 20 years, but plenty of obstacles to total accessibility remain. With that in mind, The Braun Corporation recently …

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While we appreciate any feedback from our BraunAbility customers (even the constructive criticism), once in a while a compliment comes along that’s especially gratifying. Such was the case when we read a recent note from George Brown of Winona Lake, Indiana.
George is a long-time veteran of the automotive industry and is on his third Chrysler …

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I have a friend who recently planned a vacation with her family on Lake Michigan. She was thrilled beyond belief when she found a beautiful vacation rental online — secluded beachfront, gorgeous sunset views, gourmet kitchen…THE WORKS! And the price for a week’s stay was a complete bargain. She made the reservations online, and told …

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You’ve heard the rumors, and now we can officially say, “IT’S TIME!”
Today marks the official launch of two vehicles that are bound to shake up the mobility market: the 2011 Toyota Sienna Rampvan® XT and the 2010 Honda Odyssey Entervan®. Meet the newest members of the BraunAbility fleet:
The 2011 Toyota Sienna has been praised for its …

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Edmunds.com, the leading online source of automotive news and education, recently interviewed BraunAbility President Nick Gutwein about what to consider when looking for the right mobility solution. From the interview came what amounts to a buying guide for anyone starting the process of researching mobility products.
Maybe it’s a wheelchair accessible minivan, maybe it’s a wheelchair …

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If you live in the Chicagoland area, be sure to check out the Mobility Works booth at the Abilities Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois from July 9-11. BraunAbility will be represented with the brand new 2011 Toyota Sienna Rampvan and the debut of the Honda Odyssey Entervan.
The 2011 Toyota Sienna with a Rampvan conversion offers the …

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From time to time, I like to jump in my BraunAbility Entervan and go shopping. Whether I’m out for myself or looking for something for others, it’s usually a positive experience.
Why usually? Simply put, it’s a positive experience if I’m shopping in a store that’s physically accessible and the employees are courteous and helpful. During …

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“I don’t go to church anymore,” my friend explained. “Well, I don’t go to my church. I can’t hear anything when I’m there, and the stone steps in front are hard for me to manage.”
She continued, “I now attend one of those new “arena churches” that my granddaughter likes. There is plenty of handicapped …

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Just a couple weeks ago BraunAbility celebrated the grand opening of its first facility in the West.
BraunWest will serve as a distribution and repair center for the Western states. The 20,000-square-foot facility will be stocked with a full inventory of parts, which will allow for faster, more efficient shipping times. We’ll host service schools here, which …

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