Performance Mobility Sponsors 7th Annual People to Know Event Supporting The Chanda Plan Foundation

Performance Mobility proudly sponsored the immensely successful 2012 People to Know event, which supports The Chanda Plan Foundation and efforts to promote alternative therapies. 

Performance Mobility was a proud sponsor of the 2012 People to Know event, supporting The Chanda Plan Foundation and their long-term mission to provide aid and pain solutions for individuals with physical disabilities.

The 2012 People to Know event was held April 19, 2012 at the EXDO Event Center in Denver, Colorado. The event was emceed by Skip Lackey, and featured Aron Ralston as the keynote speaker. Ralston was the subject of the film 127 Hours, detailing his harrowing experience after being trapped by an 800-pound boulder while hiking alone in a Utah canyon. Ralston spent five days trapped alone, suffering from exposure and was only able to free himself by amputating his own arm with a dull knife. He then had to rappel down a 65-foot cliff and hike six miles before he was rescued.

The event was held to raise awareness and drive support for alternative solutions in pain management for individuals with physical disabilities. Performance Mobility is proud to have been a sponsor for this event over the years, and looks forward to many more years of sponsorship and helping promote alternative solutions for those in need.

The Chanda Plan Foundation was created by Chanda Hinton, with the mission to “improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities through education and programs to access integrative therapies.” Ms. Hinton knows firsthand the challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities, after suffering a spinal cord injury that left her suffering with compromised health. Ms. Hinton was encouraged to participate in integrative therapies including holistic nutrition, acupuncture and massage therapy. After finding the immense benefits offered by these therapies, Ms. Hinton decided to encourage others to pursue them.

Performance Mobility is proud to be a friend to Chanda Hinton and her Foundation, and remains dedicated to helping promote and sponsor The Chanda Plan Foundation and events such as the 2012 People to Know event.

To find out more about Performance Mobility, wheelchair vans or modern mobility equipment, visit http://www.PerformanceMobility.com.

About Performance Mobility: Performance Mobility offers individuals with physical disabilities access to modern handicap vans, mobility equipment and innovative solutions to enhance their quality of life, and regain their freedom and independence.

Performance Mobility Introduces National Mobility Awareness Month for Seniors, Veterans and People with Disabilities

At the 22nd Annual NMEDA Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association announced National Mobility Awareness Month, which will be celebrated throughout the US and Canada in May 2012. The goal of the awareness month is to inform seniors, veterans, caregivers and people with disabilities about options for living an active, mobile lifestyle through the use of wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment.

In celebration of the awareness month, NMEDA has also created an online contest that will award three lucky winners customized wheelchair accessible vehicles to meet their needs. In support of the awareness month, sponsors such as Toyota, SanTan Honda in Chandler, AZ and Chrysler, have rallied together to provide the vehicles, which will later be customized by NMEDA manufacturers – BraunAbility, Vantage Mobility International and Bruno Independent Living Aids.

Those eligible to win the wheelchair accessible vehicles are distinguished as Local Heroes, who will be encouraged to submit either written or videotaped stories of how they’ve overcome or struggled with mobility issues. Caregivers, friends and family members are also welcome to submit entries for others. Stories will be accepted from March 18, 2012 to May 13, 2012, voting will take place from April 1, 2012 to May 13, 2012 and the link to the registration page can be found on http://www.PerformanceMobility.com

About National Mobility Awareness Month:
National Mobility Awareness Month is the inaugural May celebration that encourages people with disabilities to enjoy active, mobile lifestyles. Founded in 1989 as a non-profit trade association, The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association sponsors the awareness month with the assistance of more than 600 mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers and driver rehabilitation specialists dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. For updates on the awareness month and local heroes overcoming mobility issues, please visit NMEDA’s Facebook, Twitter or website.

About Performance Mobility: Performance Mobility provides sales, service and rental of wheelchair accessible vans, scooter and wheelchair lifts, hand controls and other adaptive driving equipment. Performance Mobility is committed to serving the community with exceptional customer service and the highest quality, safest products available for transporting individuals with limited mobility. Performance Mobility serves Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington states from locations in Denver, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Portland, Oregon.

Performance Mobility will be in attendance at the 2012 Colorado Garden and Home Show!

The Colorado Garden & Home Show is an event that Performance Mobility has participated in for the past 5 years. Garden enthusiasts and flock to the yearly garden show presented by the Colorado Garden & Home Show. Those who attend the nine-day event have the opportunity to view an acre of exquisitely landscaped gardens, learn the latest landscaping ideas, talk to professional home improvement and landscaping experts, attend educational seminars, landscaping demonstrations, showcase exhibits, and much more. New exhibits are introduced every year. 

Performance Mobility representatives will be at Booth 2039 featuring the brand new 2012 Honda Odyssey with a full automatic in-floor ramp conversion by Vantage Mobility International (VMI). Another must see vehicle is the handicap accessible 4WD Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck by GoShichi  This is a really unique truck and something quite new on the market.  Our Mobility Advisors will be there every day so come down to the Colorado Convention Center so that we can show you the latest high quality accessible conversions.

Along with a chance to meet our staff and see these great handicap vehicles, money raised from the annual show has also supported projects such as school landscaping, related educational programs, community gardens, and more. Notable projects that received financial support from the Colorado Garden & Home Show include the Craig Hospital for patients with spinal cord and brain injuries, the Historic Rose Garden, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, the Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Western Colorado Botanical Society’s “Weddle Native Colorado Garden” in Grand Junction, and a variety of projects at The Denver Botanic Gardens.

The Colorado Garden and Home Show continues through February 19. Stop by the Performance Mobility booth to check out a 2012 Honda Odyssey with the VMI in-floor ramp conversion and the accessible GoShichi Pick-Up Truck. We look forward to seeing you there!

Performace Mobility Heads to Portland for the City's Annual International Auto Show

The annual Portland International  Auto Show is a big event, drawing thousands of people in attendance over the  course of the event. The auto show features the Eco Center, where consumers can  learn about the newest initiatives in green technology, the Great Outdoors  area, where vehicles are showcased with the best of outdoor gear and the  Healthy Life Garage, which offers information about living healthier and more. Performance Mobility is proud to  take their place beside some of the most innovative companies in the industry.

Performance Mobility will be at the annual Portland International Auto Show for the duration – all four  days. The show starts on Thursday, January 26, and runs through Sunday, January  29. Thursday through Saturday, the hours are 10 am until 10 pm. On Sunday,  visitors can access the auto show from 10 am until 7 pm. Directions and more  information can be found at the Portland  International Auto Show’s website.

Performance Mobility invites  everyone to come down and visit them at the auto show – The staff will be in  Lobby Spaces 5 and 6, and have some of the newest options in handicap  vans and mobility technology on hand for visitors to see, touch, feel and  experience. There will be a 2011 Honda Odyssey from Vantage Mobility International,  on hand.  Also being featured is a 2011 Toyota Sienna and a Chrysler Town and Country with the BraunAbility conversion. This is where visitors can get hands on with mobility technology like  wheelchair ramps, wheelchair lifts, the innovative power-kneeling system, hand  controls and more. Of course, the new GoShichi wheelchair accessible pickup  truck will also be on hand.

The Portland  International Auto Show also offers quite a bit more. There will be a $50,000 golf  putting contest for those who enjoy hitting the links, and there is also a wine  tasting to be held on site. For the little ones, the Kid Zone offers face  painting, Radio Disney fun, Power Wheels vehicles and a lot more so they’ll be  happy and occupied through the entire event.

Milford Person Lift

The Milford Person Lift is a unique product made to give safety and peace of mind for any wheelchair user in the form of a lift for vehicles.  The company Autochair has over 30 years experience in the design and manufacture of vehicle adaptations to assist people with disabilities.  The Milford Person Lift is intended to make life easier.  It is lightweight and the driver or passenger can use the hand control to lift the person out of their wheelchair and then maneuver the passenger into the vehicle.  The sling that transfers from the wheelchair to the car is easy to fit while seated in the wheelchair.  Even the very smallest of cars can be fitted with the Milford Person Lift.  The lift is normally used for only the passenger side but in some vehicles can be installed on the driver’s side.   

This innovative Lift has the advantage of making the transfer from car easy on the person being lifted and prevents strain on the caregiver helping.  The lift is made from a light weight aluminum that weighs less than 18 pounds.  The warranty for the lift lasts for 12 months and guarantees against faulty parts or workmanship.  It will not weigh down small vehicles with its compact size and it is very easy to assemble and disassemble.  Mounted into the vehicle floor by a bracket that the Milford Person Lift fits onto, it provides you with endless opportunities to travel without discomfort, hassle, or worry for you or your partner.  The Milford Person Lift is safe, comfort and versatility from one lift.  Come see one today at our Denver Performance Mobility location or call one of our Mobility Advisors for more information! 

Fun and Ultimate Freedom with the GoShichi Wheelchair Pickup

When you think of wheelchair accessible vehicles, chances are good that you immediately think of minivans. That’s understandable – until recently, that’s been the most common choice for individuals dependent on a scooter or wheelchair. For years, wheelchair users have not had the option to drive a 4 x 4 truck. However, that’s no longer true. Today, individuals with limited mobility can actually get behind the wheel of a powerful, performance-oriented pickup truck. The GoShichi wheelchair pickup packs in the performance, as well as some other pretty impressive benefits.

One of the most impressive things about this wheelchair pickup truck is that it is available in both a 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive version.  The 4 x 4 truck is ready to take you where you want to go, whether it is safely navigating snow packed road, negotiating slippery boat ramps or driving up and down winding mountain roads, this is the truck that will get you there. Another immense advantage of the GoShichi wheelchair pickup truck is the fact that it’s built for carrying a payload. Whether you’re hauling the boat down to the lake, taking the family on a camping trip or moving firewood, this truck has all the payload capacity that you’ll need to get the job done. 

Another exciting design feature: the lift system requires less than 6 feet of clearance for full entry and exit.  Add to that the fact that the lift is built right into the door, and you can see the immense convenience here. All you have to do is drive your wheelchair into the lock-down position and the lift moves you up and in, right behind the steering wheel.  There is also a passenger version of the GoShichi that operates in the same fashion. 

Finally, the GoShichi requires a model that is either a crew cab or an extended cab.  The back seat remains in the vehicle so you’ll be able to safely carry up to 5 passengers. As you can see, the GoShichi wheelchair pickup offers a terrific new alternative for the driver or passenger looking for adventure.

Customer Appreciation Day at Performance Mobility - Denver

We at Performance Mobility pride ourselves on giving back to the community and one of the ways in which we do that is through our Customer Appreciation Day here in Denver. October 1^st was our latest Customer Appreciation Day, and it was a huge success. It was a day marked by laughter, information, great food and lots of fun. If you were able to attend, we’d like to extend a warm thank you. If you weren’t able to make it down, we’re giving you an invitation now for the next one!

We sent out an open invitation to all of our current and new customers to come down and see what all the fuss was about and it looks like most did! It was a tremendous turnout. The valet parking and the BBQ were a big hit with all attendees, of course, and so were the free prize drawings. We gave away a grand prize of a flat screen LCD TV along with loads of great gift cards to our loyal customers.

Of course, the stars of the show were the wheelchair accessible minivans. A wide range of different models were available for customers to take a peek at, including the brand new, redesigned 2011 Toyota Sienna, the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country and the 2011 Honda Odyssey, each of which were outfitted with wheelchair conversions from Vantage Mobility International and BraunAbility. The unique GoShichi pickup truck conversion was also enormously popular. The pickup features a wheelchair lift integrated right into the door to make getting in and out a simple, hassle free process. The Mobility Conquest wheelchair motorcycle turned more than a few heads as well, and the trike has definitely been well received.

Attending industry leaders and mobility equipment manufacturers were also on hand to provide in-depth information about wheelchair van conversions, BRUNO wheelchair and scooter lifts, new mobility equipment and much more. We were extremely gratified by the incredible turnout and look forward to the next one!