Yearly Archives: 2011

Veterans

By |2018-07-28T02:08:30+00:00October 21st, 2011|Page|

We are both honored and dedicated to support our veterans. As a Contracted Veterans Administration Provider, we are here to help you along your journey. We will communicate with the following providers to make sure your journey runs smoothly:

  • Veterans Administration (VA)
  • Physical therapists
  • Hospital case managers
  • Disability driving instructors
  • Medicare and insurance claims representatives
  • Physicians […]

The Great Outdoors

By |2018-01-08T22:27:12+00:00May 9th, 2011|Blog|

The Great Outdoors: National Parks Offer 3 More Free Days this Year

National Parks offer several free entrance days a year, and there are 3 […]

5 Tips to Make Caregiving Easier

By |2017-04-09T07:47:17+00:00March 28th, 2011|Blog|

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Five tips will make a caregiver�s duties flow a little smoother: Learning about the condition, having the right equipment, seeking out support groups, accepting help when it is offered and patience, patience, patience.

1. Knowledge is power: […]

Making Your Home More Accessible

By |2023-10-03T03:57:32+00:00March 28th, 2011|Blog|


Commercially Available

  • TEK Robotic Mobilization Device (RMD) ďż˝ Paraplegics and people with disabilities can move around in a standing position, providing better cardiovascular health, the ability to make eye-to-eye contact and the independence to reach high and low heights.
  • Greathouse Labs Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices ďż˝ Greathouse Labs can design and build a custom wheelchair to fit your lifestyle. They can even trick your chair to show off your personality.
    • Info: http://www.greathouselabs.com/2011/10/wheelchairs

Concept Vehicles

  • Cursum ďż˝ Stroller for wheelchair users. The Cursum stroller concept aims to make life a little easier by adapting to use in tandem with a wheelchair. Swivel wheels, complete height adjustment, attention to comfort and visibility, and advanced safety features give parents added security and a little independence to an already challenging life experience.

For more info on future wheels:

http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/prototype-and-concept-wheelchairs/ and http://www.lovethesepics.com/2012/09/35-wildly-wonderful-wheelchair-design-concepts/

For a Leisurely Vacation, Don�t Rule Out the Scenic Train

By |2017-04-09T07:47:17+00:00March 28th, 2011|Blog|

Prices are competitive with air, bus, or car travel, and Amtrak has 500 stations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces. It also cooperates with VIA Rail Canada for travel into Canada.

Trains are spacious compared to other modes of travel, and wheelchair users are seated next to large windows with great views within easy access of accessible restrooms.

Other luxuries:

  • Wireless internet service is offered on many trains
  • Formal breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining car
  • Snack bar with soda, coffee and beer, sandwiches, burgers and snack food
  • Order from a menu and have food delivered to your car
  • Accessible coach and sleeper cars. (A private bathroom is available in the sleeper.)

Amtrak is very accommodating to people with disabilities, but request services and information in advance as accessible spaces are limited, and will be held only for people who need them until 14 days before departure, after which they are available to the general public.

If you have specific needs, do not make your reservation online.

Amtrak offers a discount for passengers with disabilities. You must provide written documentation of disability at the ticket counter and when boarding in the form of an identification card that many transit systems provide, a membership card for a disability organization, or a letter from a doctor. (Ask about other discounts first, to judge which one is the best.)

For information on the accessibility of Amtrak trains and stations call a reservation representative at 800/USA-RAIL (800/872-7245) or by visit www.amtrak.com.

San Jose: Last Chance in 2011 to Attend an Abilities Expo

By |2017-04-09T07:47:17+00:00March 28th, 2011|Blog|

Exhibits feature cutting-edge technologies and services for cars, vans, conversions and accessories. It�s a great way to see a variety of conversion vans in one location. You can spend hours on the exhibit floor testing and comparing products and services from different companies.

It also features three days of top-notch products and services, informative workshops and family activities�and admission is free! With onsite discounts, many offerings are discounted exclusively for Abilities Expo attendees.

Wander around and see everything or visit the website beforehand at (www.abilitiesexpo.com/sanjose) to see a list of participating exhibitors and plan your day(s).

Don�t Miss:

  • Free workshops abound for those with children with disabilities, travel tips for those with disabilities, navigating Medicare, and more.
  • Events and activities allow you to try a host of different adaptive sports, work with assistance dogs, and see the newest features available for manual and power wheelchairs.
  • The Assistive Technology Pavilion features the latest AT products for people of all ages with wide ranges of physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities.
  • Test your skills at track, boccia, basketball, table tennis, soccer, aerobics, goal ball, beep baseball and more!
  • Not just for grown-ups, Abilities Expo is fun for kids with products and services created with children in mind, kid-focused activities, sports, crafts, games and more.

Exhibitors include many leading companies. Check them out at the website. Click on �For Exhibitors,� then �Exhibitor List.�

For more information, visit www.abilitiesexpo.com.

The next Abilities Expo is in Atlanta Feb. 17-19, 2012.

The Ralph Braun Foundation

By |2021-11-12T01:01:33+00:00March 28th, 2011|Blog|

You must have been through evaluation and have met with an accredited mobility dealer to obtain the appropriate mobility products that meet your transportation needs. Needs include a wheelchair van, lift or other mobility equipment.

The application must be completed with the assistance of a mobility dealer accredited with NMEDA (Mobility Equipment Dealers Association) and from the client�s geographical area who would provide service for the product(s).

Once pricing has been established and you can produce most of the purchase amount but still remain short of the total, the Foundation will consider the proposal to finalize the purchase.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must apply with the support of a mobility dealer who is in good standing with NMEDA.
  • This dealer must have evaluated you for the mobility product that best meet your needs. In other words, make sure a mobility expert has worked with you to find the best mobility solution for youďż˝not just what you think would work best.
  • Grant winners need proof that the remaining funding required to complete the sale is secured.
  • Grant awards must result in an immediate equipment sale, and checks will be made to the representing dealer.

The application form is available at www.ralphbraunfoundation.org and must be submitted in its entirety online by Nov. 30, 2011.

Individuals and dealers will be notified by Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 if their grant has been awarded.

All grant recipients must agree to have their story told on the Foundation website as well as the Foundation Facebook page.

For more information, visit: http://ralphbraunfoundation.org/.

Patty’s Story

By |2018-01-08T22:27:11+00:00March 9th, 2011|Testimonials|

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My name is Patty and my son, Mario, suffered a spinal cord injury on June 4, 2004 in Costa Rica. Mario was only 20 years old.

We initially purchased a Ford E-150 van and had Golden Boy do the complete conversion. From our very first meeting with Gary Collie Sr. (now retired) we felt very secure in our choice to use Golden Boy. The van served us well and we were very happy.

In April of 2006, Mario was ready to start driving again and we felt it was crucial to his mental health as well as his independence to get him behind the wheel.ďż˝ After completing a disabled driving program we were ready to purchase a van for our son.

We, of course, went to Golden Boy of Poway where we were quite confident that they would provide Mario with the proper van and hand controls that would best suit his needs.ďż˝ I cannot express enough the professionalism, customer service, and quality products that the team at Golden Boy have provided us.ďż˝ The van, along with the EZ Lock system, Braun ramp, and hand controls are high quality products that have been well maintained by Golden Boy. ďż˝

We haveďż˝ complete faith and trust in the employees at Golden Boy and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in purchasing a van conversion and/or maintaining their current vehicle.ďż˝ They have become part of our family.

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Our Customers’ Stories

By |2018-01-08T22:27:11+00:00March 9th, 2011|Page|

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My name is Patty and my son, Mario, suffered a spinal cord injury on June 4, 2004 in Costa Rica. Mario was only 20 years old.

We initially purchased a Ford E-150 van and had Golden Boy do the complete conversion. From our very first meeting with Gary Collie Sr. (now retired) we felt very secure in our choice to use Golden Boy. The van served us well and we were very happy.

In April of 2006, Mario was ready to start driving again and we felt it was crucial to his mental health as well as his independence to get him behind the wheel.  After completing a disabled driving program we were ready to purchase a van for our son.

We, of course, went to Golden Boy of Poway where we were quite confident that they would provide Mario with the proper van and hand controls that would best suit his needs.  I cannot express enough the professionalism, customer service, and quality products that the team at Golden Boy have provided us.  The van, along with the EZ Lock system, Braun ramp, and hand controls are high quality products that have been well maintained by Golden Boy.  

We have  complete faith and trust in the employees at Golden Boy and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in purchasing a van conversion and/or maintaining their current vehicle.  They have become part of our family.

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Resources and Organizations

By |2023-11-20T00:47:50+00:00February 22nd, 2011|Page|

We are dedicated to providing you with information and resources that may be beneficial to you as well as your family.ďż˝ Please bear with us as we add on to the growing list of local organizations within the disabled community.

Advocacy and Legal Rights
Assisted Technology
Companions
Developmental/Physical Disability Organizations
Driving Programs
Durable Medical […]

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