Tag: BraunAbility
BraunAbility makes Accessibility 100 list
June 30, 2025HME News Staff
WINAMAC, Ind. - BraunAbility has been honored by Forbes in its first-ever Accessibility 100 list recognizing the top global innovators and impact-makers in accessibility. The company says its inclusion on the list reflects its longstanding leadership in advancing mobility and independence worldwide. “BraunAbility was founded on the belief that mobility should never be a barrier to independence,” said Craig Schrimsher, president of BraunAbility Americas. “Being recognized by Forbes...
In brief: Possible Medicare cut, Walmart MA initiative, BraunAbility testimony
May 30, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Legislation passed May 22 by the House of Representatives contains provisions that could impact home medical equipment, including a possible 4% cut in Medicare reimbursement, says AAHomecare.
The association’s analysis of the 1,116-page bill – H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – includes:
Medicare
The cut to Medicare reimbursement rates across the full spectrum of health care providers is automatically triggered by...
BraunAbility president calls on VA to reduce 189-day payment drag
May 28, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – BraunAbility Americas President Craig Schrimsher testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee this week, advocating for long-overdue updates to policies impacting veterans in need of accessible transportation.
The testimony, shaped by input from BraunAbility’s dealer network and in partnership with the National Mobility Equipment Dealer Association (NMEDA), secured bipartisan commitments to address critical industry challenges, including:
Improving...
Ability Center folds into United Access
May 12, 2023Tracy Orzel
ST. LOUIS – In a process that has been years in the making, Ability Center has decided to rebrand its 18 locations to United Access and will spend much of 2023 transitioning its website and storefronts to that name.
The two companies were both acquired by BraunAbility Arch Retail in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
“We had about 15 stores before we sold,” said Chad Blake, senior vice president of sales and store operations for United Access and former president of...
Ability Center rebrands as United Access
April 5, 2023HME News Staff
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Ability Center will rebrand its 18 locations to United Access. The name change brings the total number of United Access locations to 50, significantly expanding the brand’s presence along the West Coast and securing its position as the second largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vehicles, mobility products and services in the United States. “We are changing our name, but not our commitment to our customers,” said Chad Blake, senior vice president of sales...
BraunAbility donates wheelchair van
March 13, 2023HME News Staff
FISHERS, Ind. – BraunAbility, Huntington Bank, Toyota Mobility and Superior Van and Mobility have partnered to donate a brand new wheelchair van to Tracie and Darrell Ridgeway. The van is a 50th anniversary edition BraunAbility Toyota Rampvan with a side-entry foldout ramp and custom lower body striping. “Now Darrel and I will be able to travel places together and make lasting memories,” said Tracie Ridgeway. “We can take our children, grandchildren and parents with us on...
BraunAbility teams with Chrysler, Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno
June 22, 2022HME News Staff
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BraunAbility has teamed up with The Chrysler brand, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Jay Leno to surprise Christian Arrue, a long-serving Los Angeles Police Department Officer, and his family with a customized 2022 wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica. During a live taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show on June 20, Jay Leno presented the family with the vehicle to help Bella, the officer's daughter who has cerebral palsy. The wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica celebrates...
Report Card: Wide disconnect between those with mobility challenges, general public
July 20, 2021HME News Staff
WINAMAC, Ind. – Only 23% of the members of The Driving Force, an online community of people with mobility impairments and their caregivers, believe their challenges are fairly accommodated, compared to 61% of the general public, according to the second-annual “Drive for Inclusion Report Card” from BraunAbility. Seventy nine percent of members believe the design and development of accommodations within the businesses they frequent is most lacking, compared to 37% of the general public....
BraunAbility, Q’STRAINT unite for customers
June 8, 2021HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – BraunAbility and Q’STRAINT have launched a new venture to accelerate innovation for their customers and keep pace with the technologies that are rapidly transforming the automotive landscape. As part of the venture, the two companies will work together to integrate the design process, setting the stage for systems-based solutions that will enhance safety, quality and reliability for the disability community. “Wheelchair passengers face such a segmented experience...
BraunAbility report card reveals low satisfaction with ADA
August 14, 2020HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS - People with mobility disabilities say the Americans with Disabilities Act isn't very effective most of the time, according to the new BraunAbility Drive for Inclusion Report Card.? To create the report card, BraunAbility surveyed both the general population and The Driving Force, the company's online community of people with mobility impairments and their caregivers. While 68% of the general public believe people with mobility challenges are fairly accommodated and included in most...