Seating and Wheeled Mobility

Why Consider A Mobility Scooter For Your Parent? |

A mobility scooter can offer your parent an easier and more fun way to spend the day outdoors. Enjoying the fresh air in a park or meeting friends or

Benefits of Mobility Aids: When Is It Time for a Walker, Cane or Wheelchair?

As parents, watching our children take their first steps is one of the proudest, most gratifying moments imaginable. As adult children, watching our parents begin to lose their footing is one of the most concerning. Those who find themselves at this juncture are often left wondering what to do and where to turn for more information.

My Travel Tips for Those with MS Mobility Problems

Columnist Laura Kolaczkowski shares her travel tips for those with mobility problems and additional needs to make their trip run smoothly.

How to take an overnight trip with your two-wheeled vehicle

With warmer weather comes multiday bike adventures. Preparation is the key to a smooth ride.

What Does An Electric Scooter Do For The Elderly? |

As people get older, they tend to lose their mobility and therefore may need special devices, equipment of even means of transport which can make their

How Uber Manages Drivers Without Technically Managing Drivers

The popular car service is using apps to tell the people behind the wheel what to do. Welcome to the era of algorithmic management.

Redefining Uber: Why the Term Rideshare Doesn't Fit

Uber and its ilk are cool and disruptive technologies, and our position at Mobility Lab is that additional transportation choices are always a good thing for consumers. But Uber’s habit of calling itself a “rideshare company” is getting out of hand. Neither Uber, Sidecar, nor Lyft fit any of the criteria of a rideshare, yet... Read more »

Simple mobility solutions can save many lives

Providing a mobility solution in the form of a two-wheeler to a village-level health worker is a probable answer to complex public health problems

How do I Overcome Fear While Driving a Two Wheeler?

Driving a two-wheeler, especially out on the open road, is a more nerve-wracking experience than driving in an enclosed vehicle, such as a car. Some people are afraid of driving a two-wheeler because of past experiences or simply because of stories they have heard from people they know or on the news. However, being ...

5 Most Commonly Ignored Wheel Loader and Excavator Maintenance Tips

We like lists. They’re quick reads and the information in them is organized so it’s easy to process and remember. This list of five most commonly ignored wheel loader and excavator maintenance tips is excellent. Consider including these on your … Continue reading →

Video Tip: How to land a tailwheel airplane (wheel landing method)

Most pilots learn to fly and earn their pilot certificate in a tricycle gear airplane, often referred to as a “nosewheel” airplane, like a Cessna 172 or Piper Archer. After spending some time at just about any airport, however, you’ll also see a variety of tailwheel airplanes, which were designed and built decades before the […]

8 Cool Things About the Can-Am Ryker Three-Wheeler

How to Find Accessible Housing

For wheelchair users and others with handicaps or mobility impairments, the search for accessible housing can be difficult, but these tips can help.

Why able bodied people should boycott inaccessible spaces

If you completely ignore the needs of people with mobility issues and you don’t have basic things like wheelchair accessible entrances and disabled toilets, you are isolating many customers

What Air Travel's Like When You Have a Wheelchair

Passengers have plenty to complain about when it comes to air travel. But for those with reduced mobility, there’s a whole other set of challenges.

Would You Like to Blog for New Mobility?

If you’re a blogger who uses a wheelchair, consider blogging for New Mobility magazine. The posts could be on any topic relating to your life.

11 Websites to Find Mobility Devices for Individuals with Special Needs

For a child with special needs mobility is the key to finding personal freedom. In order to overcome such physical difficulties, a child needs some extra assistance. Each child is different , so finding the perfect assistive device can be difficult and time consuming. Luckily, there are a variety of websites dedicated to helping you... View Article

Mobility Challenges? Want to Cruise? "Welcome Aboard," Say Agents

For many Americans, a cruise is a fun vacation choice. But clients with mobility challenges or special needs may wonder if a cruise is right for them. The reality is that many resources are available to make such voyages rewarding and doable. Here's what you need to know.