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The Top 6 San Diego Attractions to Visit in Your New Scooter or Powerchair

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So you’ve finally had enough of being a shut-in and reclaimed your freedom, your mobility, and your life by coming to see us at Pacific Mobility Center and getting yourself a new powerchair or scooter. Freedom and mobility mean nothing, however, if you don’t go anywhere, so now it’s time to decide what to do! Grab your spouse, the kids or grandkids, or a friend and be sure to check out these six must-see places in and around San Diego. All of these great attractions are accessible and are wonderful ways to spend a day exploring in your new scooter or powerchair!

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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Just 35 minutes north of downtown San Diego you’ll find the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a massive 1800 park. This non-profit attraction features 900 acres of habitat preserve, and includes large field exhibits where the animals roam free. The are several ways to enjoy the park, but the best experience is to take the Caravan Safari, which includes the opportunity to hand feed a giraffe. Caregivers are admitted free, accessibility guides are available, and there are shuttles to help you get around the park.
www.sdzsafaripark.org

Hornblower Cruises

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The heart of San Diego is the waterfront, and the best way to experience the waterfront is to take a sightseeing cruise around the bay. Hornblower Events and Cruises has three ships to convey you in style around the bay. All three ships have accessible ramps and restrooms; the Inspiration Hornblower has an elevator to the lower deck, and while on the Lord Hornblower and Adventure Hornblower’s upper and lower decks can only be accessed by stairs, the main decks on both ships have large viewing windows. Inform the reservations staff that you need accessible ramps.
www.hornblower.com

Birch Aquarium

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The non-profit Birch Aquarium at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers a number of fascinating and educational exhibits to visitors. The aquarium, located in La Jolla, offers more than 3,000 specimens representing more than 380 species of fishes and invertebrates and live daily feedings. All exhibits and facilities are accessible.
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/

SeaWorld Adventure Park

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Looking for a little more excitement in your aquatic adventures? Then head to Sea World San Diego, the original Sea World park. There are numerous rides and shows, many of which are accessible, and the park overall has excellent accessibility. Special tours and accommodations are available with two weeks advance notice.
www.seaworld.com

Balboa Park

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Balboa Park is home to 15 major attractions, including museums, The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, performing arts venues, and the San Diego Zoo, as well as beautiful botanical gardens. Many of the museums offer free admission to San Diego city or county residents and active military personnel and their families on Tuesdays with valid ID. While not all of the park and the attractions are accessible, most are, and the park is serviced by the Old Town Trolley Service as well as the Balboa Park Tram.
www.balboapark.org

USS Midway Museum

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The first carrier to be commissioned after World War II, the USS Midway was also the lead ship in her class. She has been preserved and is now open to the public as a museum for tours. The museum features ADA-compliant directional signage, and most areas are fully accessible, with elevators providing access to the 2nd deck, hangar bays, and flight deck. A virtual movie areas shows footage of the inaccessible areas, so that visitors with mobility issues can still see all of this majestic and powerful symbol of American military might and exceptionalism.
www.midway.org

Want more ideas or information? Visit www.access-sandiego.org/

We Now Offer PromenAid Hand Rails

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Here at Pacific Mobility Center, we are committed to offering our customers the highest-quality products at the lowest costs. That’s why we are excited to announce that we now carry and install PromenAid Hand Rails. PromenAid Hand Rails are a modular hand rail system that are inexpensive, easy and fast to install, and run anywhere you need them to throughout your house, giving you safe and reliable support anywhere you need it. PromenAid Hand Rails climb stairs, turn corners, and follow both angled walls and straight-aways without a break. This provides continuous uninterrupted support along any wall and grants safe access virtually anywhere in the home.

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We choose to offer PromenAid Hand Rails because they have a number of important features and benefits that put them above the rest. PromenAid Hand Rails install faster than any other comparable brand because of their patented system for support bracket installation, making putting a support bracket anywhere you need it a fast and easy process. Additionally, PromenAid Hand Rails are much more attractive than custom stainless steel rails while performing in much the same manner and being far less expensive. PromenAid Hand Rails meet or exceed all residential building codes, most commercial codes (even the more stringent ones), and are fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

When you choose the right hand rail system, it’s amazing what they let you hold on to. From easy installation and reasonable price, to quality construction and attractive styling, PromenAid Hand Rails are a great choice for a person with mobility issues looking to remain in their home but concerned about safely maneuvering through the house. Choose PromenAid Hand Rails from Pacific Mobility Center and hold on to your safety and your freedom. Stay in the house you love with less fear of falls. Come get a free quote on having a new PromenAid Hand Rail system installed in your house. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will be able to answer any questions you have and assist you in choosing the right products for you. Come see the difference working with a locally owned and family run business makes. Contact Pacific Mobility Center today.

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Buy Three Grab Bars, Get One Free!

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grab barsPacific Mobility Center places the highest priority on offering our clients the best products around at the lowest prices anywhere in San Diego. We want our clients to be able to feel safer in their own homes without breaking the bank. For this reason, we are happy to announce that for a limited time, we are offering a special buy three, get one free deal on grab bars.

Bathrooms are the site of around 85 percent of all falls for senior citizens and the mobility-challenged, and many of the rest occur during transfers. Grab bars help protect from falls in these situations and places by offering a strategically-placed bar on which to hold on, capable of supporting the person’s weight and allowing for easier transfers and less falls.

For a limited time, we are offering a special deal on grab bars. Buy three grab bars, get one free. Just mention that you saw this ad to claim the deal, and our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will help you select the grab bars that best suit your needs and situation. Contact us today for a free quote and to see what we can do for you!

Start the New Year Off Right in San Diego With Pacific Mobility Solutions!

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pac_graph.gifThe new year is here. We here at Pacific Mobility Center are incredibly excited about 2014 and the possibilities it offers, and we think you should be, too. Why are we so excited? We are excited for you, our clients, of course. You see, we firmly believe that 2014 is going to be your year. The New Year represents the opportunity and the possibility of making new decisions in order to bring about change. This is the time of year when we as human beings reflect on our lives over the past year, congratulating ourselves on our successes and resolving to learn from our mistakes. For you, our valued customers, we believe that 2014 is the year in which you can make the resolution to finally reclaim your mobility. It’s time for the mobility-challenged everywhere to stand up and say no more: no more feeling like a burden to family and friends, no more watching your world slowly shrink down into a smaller and smaller bubble, and no more living only half of your life because you’re passing up opportunities and activities that you would have once been able to enjoy.

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At Pacific Mobility Center, we understand these frustrations and challenges. Our goal for the last 65 years has been to improve the quality of life of our customers, and this goal continues to motivate us on a daily basis. To accomplish this, we offer a wide array of products specifically designed to help liberate the mobility-challenged. From porch lifts and stairlifts to powerchairs, scooters, and canes; from wheelchair ramps to vehicle hand controls and other mobility accessories, we offer the highest quality products at the lowest prices in San Diego. We also strive continuously to make the purchasing process as easy, transparent, and painless as possible for our customers. Many of our products are available for testing in the store. We also offer easy online quotes on installation of a new stairlift by our factory-trained and state-licensed technicians to relieve you of the hassle of having to make and keep a sales appointment.
Resolve to make 2014 the year that you reclaim your mobility and reclaim your life! Come see what we have to offer you and experience the difference that shopping with a locally-owned and family-run business makes. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or for a free quote, or stop by our beautiful showroom to browse our products. Also, be sure to check out and subscribe to our monthly newsletter for money saving deals delivered directly to your email inbox. Let Pacific Mobility Center help you make 2014 the year that you start loving your life again and not just living it. Contact or come and see us today.

For more on how a Bruno stairlift can improve your mobility, watch this short video:

Give Your Loved Ones the Gift of Mobility

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For many who have suffered a disability or who have become otherwise mobility-challenged, one of the hardest things to come to terms with is the loss of their ability to drive. In many places, public transportation is not adequate to easily accommodate the mobility-challenged and their regular schedules, or can be expensive and time-consuming, even when it comes to something as simple as running everyday errands like going to the grocery store or the drug store. As a consequence, many with disabilities are forced to rely on family or friends for rides. This experience robs the mobility-challenged of their dignity, and creates a burden on those they rely on for rides, or at the very least creates a perception of difficulty.

It is also difficult for those family and friends to watch someone they love struggle with the new limitations of their freedom of movement. They often feel their loved ones deserve the same ability to drive themselves as anyone else, and it can be heart-breaking watching a parent come to terms with their inability to drive themselves as they have done for decades.

At Pacific Mobility Center, we understand these feelings of shame and frustration, and we empathize. We believe that no one should ever have to suffer through this. Consequently, we have become a dealer and factory-certified installer of MPS vehicle hand controls. MPS has been a leader in the field of vehicle hand controls for the mobility-challenged for over 40 years.

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Vehicle hand controls are any number of specialized devices designed to assist the  mobility-challenged control their vehicle in non-traditional, easier ways. They come in a variety of designs depending on the exact level and style of modification needed. Vehicle hand controls can range from a simple device to change what side the blinker is on to devices that allow for the operation of foot pedals with the hands.

Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will take the time to help you determine which controls you need, and we have a working model in our showroom for you to try out for yourself. Once you have decided on the controls for your vehicle, our factory-certified shop will install the controls for you. We do not offer training or evaluations for the use of this equipment. We highly recommend that a Driving Rehab Instructor is consulted before purchasing these devices. For your convenience we offer local referrals.

With the holidays rapidly approaching and the season of giving upon us, consider giving your mobility-challenged loved ones the gift of freedom and dignity this holiday season. Contact us today to see the world of difference in mobility we can make for you or your loved ones. Also, sign up for our newsletter for monthly news and valuable deals delivered straight to your inbox.

Monarch Hand Controls in action:

Using Your Bruno Stairlift Safely

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stairlift1Stairlifts are devices that allow a mobility-challenged person to safely ascend or descend the stairs. The user sits in a chair that is attached to a carriage that runs along a track installed on the side of the stairs. The carriage is powered up and down along the run of the stairs through the use of an electric motor. Stairlifts greatly improve the safety and comfort of mobility-challenged persons traversing stairs, allowing them to once again use upper or lower floors of their house that may have been previously inaccessible or difficult to access. While modern stairlifts have a number of safety features designed to make them easier and safer to use, the responsibility of using a stairlift safely still falls on the user. Here are some tips for using your new Bruno stairlift from Pacific Mobility Center safely.

Follow weight restrictions

All stairlifts have weight limits within which they were designed to operate safely. Bruno stairlifts offer a range of weight limits, including some of the highest in the industry, but those limits vary by model, so be sure to consult your manual to determine the weight limits of your particular model. Remember that anything you carry with you, including groceries or other items, count towards the weight restrictions, so be sure to consider the additional weight of those items. When in doubt, make several trips. While making multiple trips may be a hassle sometimes, the inconvenience or even danger of a stairlift failure due to the weight limit being exceeded is much greater. A broken stairlift could be expensive to repair and cause you to lose the use of your stairlift for some time. A trip to the doctor or hospital due to injury could be even more expensive and time-consuming.

Use the safety belt

Bruno stairlifts have a safety belt to prevent falls. Always use this safety belt. It will prevent accidental falls from the stairlift or will minimize your risk of injury should the stairlift fail or in the event of some disaster or emergency. Remember that California is prone to earthquakes, which could throw you from the lift chair if you are not using the belt. Earthquakes or other disasters could strike at any time. The safety belt will only help you if you are wearing it, so wear it each and every time you use the stairlift.

Only allow one rider at a time

Older users with children or grandchildren may be tempted to give them rides on the stairlift. Avoid this practice. Stairlifts are designed to accommodate one rider at a time and the safety equipment and weight restrictions are not designed for additional riders. Additionally, stairlifts are not toys and children should be discouraged from playing with them.

Discontinue use if there are signs of trouble

Bruno stairlifts are designed with safety and reliability in mind and are constructed of quality materials with superior craftsmanship. They are, however, machines, and all machines are susceptible to damage or failure. If your stairlift becomes damaged, or exhibits signs of trouble, discontinue use immediately and contact Pacific Mobility Center immediately to schedule a service call. Signs of trouble include, but are not limited to, strange noises, odd vibrations, jerky or erratic movements of the carriage, or slowed or strained movement of the carriage.

Read your manual

In addition to the tips above, all Bruno stairlifts come with a safety manual detailing proper procedures for the safe usage of the lift. Read these procedures and follow them at all times to ensure your continued safety. Be sure to follow the proper maintenance schedules for your stairlift as detailed in the manual as well. Contact Pacific Mobility Center to schedule regular maintenance of your stairlift.

With correct usage and proper maintenance, your Bruno stairlift will provide you with years of safe, reliable usage. Follow the tips above and the procedures in your manual to ensure you use your stairlift safely and to minimize your chance of injury or failure. If you ever have any questions regarding your stairlift, please contact Pacific Mobility Center immediately so that our factory-trained, knowledgeable staff can assist you in the correct usage of your device. We are always here to help.

Watch this video to see Bruno Stairlifts in action: