Exploring mobility solutions for those with physical disabilities
Technology has become such a large part of the puzzle when it comes to modern mobility solutions for those with physical disabilities, including vehicle enhancements, stairlifts, patient lifts, ramps, and much more. Technology has changed the way that those with…
Technological Innovations in Accessibility
A disability is any physical, sensory, or cognitive impairment that makes daily activities more difficult. Many people are born with a disability. Others acquire a disability later in life, from an accident, an illness, or the aging process. Many older…
Enjoying San Diego's Regional Attractions in a Scooter or Powerchair
**Click here for a coupon from Pacific Mobility Center!** While Southern California’s climate makes year-round tourism easy for visitors, the challenges faced by those with disabilities are not often address in the travel forums. Whether you are a local of…
Uber, Lyft and other Rideshare Companies Offering Transportation Services to People with Physical Challenges.
Over the past several years, Transportation Networking Companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft have begun offering new transportation options. These companies use internet-based technology – typically a smart phone app – to link individuals who sell private transportation (drivers) with…
Innovation in Wheelchair Design
The earliest records of wheeled furniture are an inscription found on a stone slate in China and a child’s bed depicted in a frieze on a Greek vase, both dating to the 5th century BC. The first records of wheeled…
Automatic Door Openers
When it comes to wheel chair accessibility, something as simple as operating a door can prove to be an obstacle. Automatic door opener systems can provide independent wheelchair access for homes and public places. Indeed, for anyone with limited mobility,…
Should Building Homes for “Aging in Place” Become a Priority for Builders?
In the coming decades, increasing life expectancy, a declining birth rate, and the aging of the baby boom generation will dramatically increase the number and proportion of the U.S. population over the age of 65. Most seniors indicate that they…
Inspirational People With Disabilities
You don’t need to be a celebrity to benefit from the highest-quality products for home care, mobility and accessibility! While famous people with disabilities can often afford custom-fabricated equipment, the staff at Pacific Mobility, Inc. provides the customized solutions and…
CEAC Certified Environmental Access Consultant
In the U.S., the physically challenged population is a rapidly growing segment already estimated at greater than 49 million people. Recent advances in medical technology have enhanced the life quality of catastrophically injured and seriously ill individuals. People are also…
