Welcome to the BraunAbility Article Library
The BraunAbility article library is your source for articles on varying industry topics including disability rights, accessible living, product service and maintenance tips, plus additional updates on mobility solutions such as wheelchair accessible vehicles and lifts for full size vans. Don't see what you are looking for? Send us an email at suggestions@braunability.com with requests and suggestions.
![What Are The Paralympics? What Are The Paralympics?](/content/dam/braunability/blog-images/na/2024/what are the paralympics.png.transform/resize-small/image.png)
What Are The Paralympics?
How did the Paralympics start? Who can compete in the Paralympics and which sports can they play? Read our guide to all things Paralympics for the answers to your questions.
Continue Reading![BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica Review: "Very User-Friendly" BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica Review: "Very User-Friendly"](/content/dam/braunability/blog-images/na/2023/braunability-chrysler-pacifica-wheelchair-van-review---very-user-friendly-/Foldout_Live-Wide-Open-018-High Croped.jpg.transform/small/image.jpg)
BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica Review: "Very User-Friendly"
As a dealer of accessible vehicles, Paul Erway knows quality engineering when he sees it. In his BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica review, he said he found it.
![NMEDA: Creating An Industry To Be Proud Of NMEDA: Creating An Industry To Be Proud Of](/content/dam/braunability/corp-assets/na/lifestyle/Dealer-Showroom.jpg.transform/small/image.jpg)
NMEDA: Creating An Industry To Be Proud Of
There is, in fact, a non-profit organization which was developed with the express purpose of improving the mobility industry: NMEDA.
![Turny Evo Swivel Seat for Car, Truck, & SUV Turny Evo Swivel Seat for Car, Truck, & SUV](/content/dam/braunability/products/get-seat/turny-evo/global/in-lif/Turny_Woman_BA.JPG.transform/small/image.jpg)
Turny Evo Swivel Seat for Car, Truck, & SUV
For older adults or wheelchair users, the BraunAbility Turny Evo is a rotating transfer seat that aids in getting in and out of cars, trucks and SUVs.
![Choosing a Wheelchair Lift to Fit Your Needs Choosing a Wheelchair Lift to Fit Your Needs](/content/dam/braunability/blog-images/na/legacy/Under-Vehcile-Lift-More-Space.jpg.transform/small/image.jpg)
Choosing a Wheelchair Lift to Fit Your Needs
Wheelchair lifts for vans is a low-cost option to aid in your mobility independence, but choosing a wheelchair lift will depend on many personal factors.
![Designing Wheelchair Vans for My Father-In-Law Designing Wheelchair Vans for My Father-In-Law](/content/dam/unitedaccess/blog-images/mobility-solutions/pacifica-2018-ramp-foldout-xt-high CROP.png.transform/resize-small/image.png)
Designing Wheelchair Vans for My Father-In-Law
Designing wheelchair vans is a personal undertaking for an engineer with a power chair-using father-in-law and his three kids who travel with him.
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RV Wheelchair Lift | Handicap Accessible RV
Ready to explore the world in an RV, but not sure how to do it from a wheelchair? Here's a beginners' guide to accessible RV travel.
![A Guide to Your Personal Mobility A Guide to Your Personal Mobility](/content/dam/braunability/products/braunability/consumer/Mobility-Collage.jpg.transform/small/image.jpg)
A Guide to Your Personal Mobility
A helpful pamphlet entitled "On the Move - A Guide to Your Personal Mobility," often helps those experiencing mobility issues for the first time.
![How To Choose a Wheelchair Van - Five Questions to Ask How To Choose a Wheelchair Van - Five Questions to Ask](/content/dam/braunability/products/wheelchair-vehicles/chrysler/foldout/na/in-lif/Foldout_Live-Wide-Open-019-High.jpg.transform/small/image.jpg)
How To Choose a Wheelchair Van - Five Questions to Ask
Edmunds.com asked BraunAbility President Nick Gutwein and other industry leaders their advice to customers on how to choose a wheelchair van.
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NYC's Taxi of Tomorrow
Wheelchair accessible transport is a major issue. New York seems to be at the center of the subject, with famous yellow taxis causing controversy.
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Wheelchair Accessible Taxi | Wheelchair Taxi
The BraunAbility NV200 wheelchair accessible taxi has advantages and disadvantages for riders.
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Searching for handicapped vans
We want people to easily find our products when searching. That means using the same words people use, which includes the words handicap or handicapped.
![BraunAbility Offers Swivel Car Seat and Other Seating Options BraunAbility Offers Swivel Car Seat and Other Seating Options](/content/dam/unitedaccess/products/seating/turny-orbit/Orbit-Seat-Amber-Lilly-001-Low.JPG.transform/small/image.jpg)
BraunAbility Offers Swivel Car Seat and Other Seating Options
BraunAbility offers more accessible seating options than any other manufacturer in the industry, including turning transfer seats and swivel seats.
![Side Entry vs. Rear Entry Handicap Vans: Which is Right For Me? Side Entry vs. Rear Entry Handicap Vans: Which is Right For Me?](/content/dam/braunability/products/wheelchair-vehicles/misc/lifestyle/side entry vs rear entry van.png.transform/resize-small/image.png)
Side Entry vs. Rear Entry Handicap Vans: Which is Right For Me?
Wondering which type of handicap vans might be right for your situation? Here's a side-by-side comparison of side entry vs. a rear entry handicap vans.
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Buying an Accessible Van | 10 Things to Know
Shopping for a wheelchair van or SUV? Not sure where to start? Here are the top 10 things to consider when buying an accessible vehicle.
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Things to Know When Renting a Wheelchair Van
Have you ever considered renting a wheelchair van? Here are three things you should know when considering wheelchair van rentals.