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A Long-Time BraunAbility Ambassador

Posted by Megan on March 15th, 2010 in Uncategorized

Between the AbilityVoice blog, our YouTube channel, and Facebook page, we’ve invested considerable effort increasing BraunAbility’s presence on the Internet - all to build our connection with customers. It’s opened the door to questions, suggestions, and best of all, it’s put a face on the people who use our products day in and day out.
One …

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The All-American Entervan Vacation

Posted by Megan on March 10th, 2010 in Customer Stories, Uncategorized, Wheelchair Vans

A couple months ago my parents asked if I’d be interested in driving down with them in their Entervan to Orlando, Florida to visit family. Since my dad isn’t able to drive, my mom was hoping to recruit another driver to help split up the 18-hour (one-way) trip.
It took a little convincing, but in the …

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We Are People First

Posted by Trisston on March 8th, 2010 in Customer Stories

Recently, my husband, Brian, and I watched the Olympics on television. We really enjoyed watching many of the events and cheering for our favorite athletes. It is amazing to see their talents and true sense of dedication to their sport.
Throughout the games, news organizations did feature stories about many of the athletes during their Olympic …

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Where to Order “Rise Above” by Ralph W. Braun

Posted by Jack on March 2nd, 2010 in Rise Above - The Book

Our CEO and Founder Ralph Braun’s new autobiography is officially “on the shelves,” and we’re getting some very positive feedback.  It really is a great read, and there’s truly something for everybody in it. The book can be ordered online from amazon.com and braunability.com.  However, it does make a difference where you order it from …

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NMEDA 2010 - Moving Automotive Mobility Forward

Posted by Jack on February 25th, 2010 in News / Announcements

Mobility dealers across the country traveled to Reno, Nevada recently for the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (NMEDA). This annual event is a great opportunity for dealers to keep up to speed on the latest industry trends and new wheelchair van and wheelchair lift product offerings from BraunAbility.  All attendees have one goal in …

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Your Tomorrow is a Result of Your Today!

Posted by Trisston on February 22nd, 2010 in Customer Stories

Each year thousands of people visit the White House. They are able to go through certain rooms that are open to the public. It is a popular tour for students. Teachers hope it will do much more than satisfy their curiosity. Hopefully, it will light within their heart the fires of ambition and patriotism.
After one …

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BraunAbility Dealership Saves Valentine’s Day

Posted by Megan on February 17th, 2010 in About Our Dealers, Customer Stories, Wheelchair Lifts

As any guy would agree, the only thing worse than forgetting about Valentine’s Day would be having a romantic date planned and not being able to get out of the driveway.
That’s what happened when Karen Squire headed out for wine tasting, eagle watching, and dinner last Friday with David, her partner of seven years.  Karen …

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Disabled Explorers takes BraunAbility to the Backcountry

Posted by Megan on February 15th, 2010 in Customer Stories

BraunAbility has officially reached the most remote corners of the country!
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.
The Arizona-based nonprofit was started by Lance Blair, a lower-leg amputee who wouldn’t let a physical challenge limit his exposure to …

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Employee Loyalty and BraunAbility

Posted by Megan on February 10th, 2010 in Learn More About BraunAbility

Those of us who work here already know BraunAbility is a great place to work. Just why was recently highlighted in a recent issue of Best Practices in HR .
The well-respected HR publication spoke with Cyndi Garnett, Director of Human Resources at BraunAbility, about what brings - and keeps - BraunAbility employees here. The article …

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Rise Above: Back to School

Posted by Jack on February 8th, 2010 in Rise Above - The Book

Ralph Braun’s new book “Rise Above” is shipping next week!  If you haven’t already, you can pre-order your copy on our website or amazon.com.
In Chapter 17, Ralph turns his attention to the subject of competition.  Growing his company from a start-up venture in a garage to a world-wide corporation was no easy task, and there …

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