Wheelchair Blog From AMS Vans

Welcome! We know there's a reason you're here, and AMS Vans is honored to be part of your world. We hope you'll visit our wheelchair blog often, because we promise to bring you an engaging perspective every day.

A physical disability presents unique challenges for the individual, the family and the caregivers. Our wheelchair blog is here to empower all of you with tips, trends in wheelchair technology, wheelchair news, inspiring stories, insightful interviews, medical breakthroughs, helpful links, the latest in adaptive products, disability news, upcoming events and, of course, information about AMS Vans' wheelchair accessible vehicles. We focus on anything and everything that enriches your life and makes it easier.

Feds Raid The SCOOTER Store in Medicare Scam Probe

Feds Raid The SCOOTER Store in Medicare Scam Probe

Mobility equipment giant The Scooter Store is under investigation by federal and state agencies for scamming Medicare through physician harassment.

May 22 2013 0 Read More...
More Than a Grisly Image: Boston Marathon Bombing Amputee and Heroism

More Than a Grisly Image: Boston Marathon Bombing Amputee and Heroism

On Facebook, a father first sees his now-amputee son’s injuries caused by the Boston Marathon bombing in an iconic news photo with tales of heroism.

May 21 2013 0 Read More...
An AMS Van Surprise for Kentucky Boy with Cerebral Palsy

An AMS Van Surprise for Kentucky Boy with Cerebral Palsy

A community that cares! After Sunday morning church service, a Corbin, KY boy with cerebral palsy was surprised with handicap accessible van from AMS Vans.

May 20 2013 0 Read More...
Different Kind of Funny: Comedian with Cerebral Palsy Who Can't Speak

Different Kind of Funny: Comedian with Cerebral Palsy Who Can't Speak

Despite having hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy that leaves him unable to speak, Lee Ridley — the “Lost Voice Guy” — is a British stand-up comedian.

May 17 2013 0 Read More...
Extreme Wheelchair Whiz Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham Ramps Up His Game

Extreme Wheelchair Whiz Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham Ramps Up His Game

When the Nitro Circus comes to town, crowds are wowed by the fabulous freestyle feats of wheelchair-daredevil X-traordinaire Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham.

May 16 2013 0 Read More...
Fibrinogen Is Possible Trigger for Multiple Sclerosis Nerve Damage

Fibrinogen Is Possible Trigger for Multiple Sclerosis Nerve Damage

Recent multiple sclerosis research suggests that nerves may be damaged when fibrinogen, a blood-clotting protein, leaks into the central nervous system.

May 15 2013 0 Read More...
Proposed Rule Fuels Debate Behind Disability Hiring

Proposed Rule Fuels Debate Behind Disability Hiring

A proposed Department of Labor rule would force businesses to hire workers with disabilities, making companies with existing disability programs edgy. Why?

May 14 2013 2 Read More...