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On March 13, 1998, a Friday of all days, French was on a snowboarding trip. Her friends and she attempted a special midnight run down the mountain slopes. Of the 12 who descended from the peak, only 11 made it to the mountain’s base. French took a 40 ft. fall through trees off of an [...]
Who will win, Wheelchair Van or Handicap Van? As a writer, I work and play with words all day long. The English language is a fun language to write with because the definitions of words can be malleable and flexible, allowing for some fun wordplay. However, sometimes only one word will work, and that one [...]
A hero is someone who has laid it all on the line for something greater than themselves, someone who serves a greater cause. The United States Marine Corps is a team of such brave heroes. BraunAbility had a special privilege to provide a special, one-of-a-kind 2013 Honda Entervan to one hero who was injured in the line [...]
I rode a roller coaster with my husband. I never thought that would happen. But, it did. It was Space Mountain – at Walt Disney World in Orlando. My very strong brother-in-law helped me transfer Michael into the roller coaster car. I sat behind him, and held oh-so-tight to his shoulders. I know he was scared. I can’t imagine being [...]
The morning bird’s chirps are met by the thunder of the repetitive hitting of the push rims on the composite wheels , sweating bodies are silhouetted by the rising sun, and the marathon is underway. This is the weekly reality of three men pushing themselves for a greater purpose. Rain or shine, morning and night, [...]
The most exceptional men and women in the world of sports offer a unique blend of talent and courage that continues to inspire others long after they’re off the field or the court or the track. Four of those exceptional individuals were honored recently at the 20th Anniversary Courage Awards. Sponsored each year by the [...]
Two months after his passing, our founder and CEO, Ralph Braun, was honored posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the da Vinci Awards during a ceremony in Detroit, Michigan last week. The international award organization recognizes the latest developments and research in adaptive and assistive technologies, and benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Michigan [...]
It’s one thing to preach in marketing materials about the safety and reliability of a wheelchair van — it’s quite another thing to prove it. Reliability of a Wheelchair Van Stevie Barker of Kentucky had the opportunity to prove both earlier this spring. Late on the morning of Feb. 19th, Barker accidentally ran a red [...]
Mobility vehicle are fantastic pieces of machinery, and have numerous advantages for people seeking full independence after an injury. However, some people simply may not want one. The reason may be numerous things: cost, attachment to the usual vehicle, or maybe it is a stylistic choice. No matter what the reason may be, it all [...]
Finding a source to purchase a wheelchair-accessible vehicle was a daunting task in the past. A place that had mobility vehicles, wheelchair ramps, and any other accessory was a rare sight indeed. This is something that has been left in the past, however; as the advent of the internet and the growth of the market [...]