Wheelchair Getaways

Wheelchair Getaways is an innovative company specializing accessible van rentals.  Originally founded in Pennsylvania in1988, the company has changed ownership several times. Currently the company is managed by  Jennifer and Dale Richardson, who remain committed to the founders’ ideals of total commitment to meeting the needs of wheelchair users.
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David Allen - RBS Wheelchair Access

(Via The Guardian UK): 18-year old Brit, David Allen, who has muscular dystrophy, has successfully sued the Royal Bank Of Scotland (RBS) for not installing wheelchair access at his local branch in Sheffield, England.

The bank then appealed the suit and lost. RBS has to pay the disabled young man £6,500 in damages, More…

Shaffer Family

Northumberland, PA— Paul and Barbara Schaffer’s have gotten themselves “Harvey”, a Sprinter van that’s been modified to accommodate Barbara’s wheelchair. It’s named after the white rabbit from the old movie of the same name. Barbara, 60, suffers from reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, a debilitating nerve condition, and has been using a battery-powered wheelchair for several years. More…

Today, we are launching the blog of Wheelchair Lifts Guide. Over the coming months, we will be highlighting brands, vendors, news and trends in the world of lifts. Stay tuned!