Mobility

Mobility columnist Martha Wright takes a family vacation with the all-new MV-1 mobility vehicle. Read her review here. | MORE

Mobility columnist Steven L. Thompson rediscovers the thrills of open-top motoring. Find out what works for disabled enthusiasts. | MORE

Wheelchair-conversion company Vantage Mobility International is celebrating 25 years with a special-edition, wheelchair-adapted Honda Odyssey. Check it out here. | MORE

Read mobility columnist Steven L. Thompson's tips on buying the right hatchback. | MORE

Mobility columnist Martha Wright has found maintaining her wheelchair-adapted van is critical. Read about her adventures in mobility motoring here. | MORE

When is the time to have a conversation with elderly drivers on surrendering the keys? Read about one editor's experiences here. | MORE

Car-sharing programs are growing in popularity, thanks to the benefits they offer, but there are things to be cautious of too. Read about what to look out for before paying that annual fee. | MORE

Regaining automobility after losing the use of both legs means using hand controls to replace the accelerator and brake pedals. Columnist Steven Thompson takes a look at the Kempf DARIOS hand-control system here. | MORE

A disability doesn't mean the end of air travel, but what do you drive when you arrive? As it turns out, wheelchair-adapted vehicles are available for rental in many locales. Find out more here. | MORE

More than 40 vehicles, both production and concept, debuted during the first two days of the Detroit auto show. Read about the reveals here. | MORE

A special section of the Detroit auto show introduces options for drivers and passengers faced with physical challenges. Find out more here. | MORE

Minivan ergonomics are changing for safety reasons, but they may make car entry and exit more difficult. Hear from Steven Thompson on how this affects the disabled. | MORE

The 12 months I waited for funding for the automatic ramp portion of my wheelchair-adapted car seemed like an eternity. It gave me ample time to consider my options, which, truthfully, is never a bad thing. Learn about my choice here. | MORE

Ford emphasizes the Transit Connect as a commercial vehicle, yet this compact van is a highly versatile platform, with an optional Ford “Mobility Package” available on the five-passenger XLT Premium Wagon. Click here to read a review of the vehicle. | MORE

A startup company called the Vehicle Production Group has brought to market the first vehicle specifically designed to accommodate people in wheelchairs--and at a reasonable price. | MORE

New-car shows can be a lot of fun but for disabled drivers and their caregivers, but the most important annual show is the Abilities Expo. Find out more here. | MORE

As a physically disabled person, Steven Thompson reaps the benefits of the Americans with Disabilities Act--and the parking spots that go with it. But how to deal with the increasing number of disabled people and those who seem physically well but park in those coveted spots? He weighs in here. | MORE

Before he was disabled by an accident, Steven Thompson liked to do his own maintenance on his vehicle as often as possible. Now, he talks about letting other people change his tires. | MORE

Mobility columnist Steven Thompson will explore and evaluate the automotive world’s product developments that can help people with disabilities. Read the full story. | MORE