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Doors Open… and Accessible

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May by

Spring is here and it’s time to get out and see the sites!  Doors Open 2017 is taking place in select communities in Ontario in May and June.  The annual event celebrates historic, cultural and architecturally significant sites throughout the province.  It’s free and best of all, many buildings are wheelchair accessible.  Check out these upcoming […]

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Answering the Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Wheelchair In Motion

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December by

Have you ever wondered how Wheelchair in Motion can help you or your loved ones move easily from place to place? What are accessible transportation services and how do you rent an accessible vehicle? Will a van rental have everything someone with mobility challenges requires to have a safe and successful trip? Wheelchair In Motion […]

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What Makes Wheelchair In Motion The Best Choice When You Need To Rent An Accessible Van?

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November by
  |  Accessible, Travel

Wheelchair In Motion wants to provide the best customer service that meets the needs of those individuals and families where mobility is physically challenging. With over 20 years of industry experience, our founder, John Hillier has first-hand knowledge about the obstacles of transporting physically challenged family and friends across Southern Ontario.

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Inspirational Stories from Wheelchair Athletes

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October by

When we hear about awe-inspiring sporting achievements, our minds immediately conjure up images of able-bodied athletes with superhuman physical abilities. But think again. Today wheelchair athletes accomplish some of the most daring athletic feats. These amazing individuals prove that physical limitations for wheelchair users exist only in the mind. In today’s world mobility challenges should […]

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Wheelchair Etiquette – Eye-Opening Guidelines

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September by
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Wheelchair users are no different from anyone else in society and should be treated and talked to with dignity and respect. Although not intentional, others may accidentally offend or embarrass persons in wheelchairs without realizing it.

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Evolution of the Wheelchair

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August by
  |  Accessible

What Evolutionary Events Caused Changes in Wheelchair Design? In today’s world, accessible transportation services for people with wheelchairs would not be possible without some key moments in history. These ground breaking shifts in technology and mindset helped fuel a disabled man’s imagination and determination to provide a better quality of life for people with physical […]

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Easy Travel Tips for Persons with Disabilities

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July by
  |  Accessible, Travel

Quality of life is important for persons with disabilities and their care providers. Travel can be made easier with accessible rentals for travel. Choosing to rent wheelchair accessible vans can be one important area to help create a memorable outing or travel experience in Ontario. Caring for Someone in a Wheelchair Caring for those who […]

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Get to Your Next Destination Effortlessly with Wheelchair Accessible Transportation

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June by
  |  Accessible

Planning an outing takes time and attention.  If you have a disability, handicap, physical limitation or mobility limitation, planning that outing requires attention to every detail which can be challenging. To make travel easier, we can make your mobility easier with our wheelchair accessible vans. Wheelchair In Motion can help by providing you with accessible […]

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Make Your Ride Comfortable

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June by
  |  Travel

Long term seating for those people who spend extensive periods of time in their wheelchairs should be as comfortable as possible. It is important for them to be able to sit and move around with ease, especially when they are travelling long distances in wheelchair accessible vans or on wheelchair accessible transit. There are many […]

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Being Mindful About Wheelchair Safety

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April by
  |  Travel
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The everyday life of someone in a wheelchair is unique. With this uniqueness comes a responsibility to be aware of wheelchair safety. Whether you use a wheelchair or travel with a loved one in a wheelchair, mindfulness on safety is very important for the person in the wheelchair as well as those around them. There […]

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