BOCA RATON, Florida—Mobility City Holdings, Inc., the national mobility equipment repair, rental and sales franchise network, announced the opening of Mobility City of Acton, Massachusetts, expanding the company's ability to serve seniors, veterans, caregivers and people with disabilities throughout the greater Boston region.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Permobil announced it is taking a step forward in enhancing the performance, serviceability and user experience of all its Power Platform wheelchairs.
WASHINGTON—The Choices for Increased Mobility Act (HR 1703), passed the United States House of Representatives by voice vote, advancing the legislation to the Senate.
WASHINGTON—The "Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs" final rule went into effect on June 17. Originally introduced in 2024 by former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pete Buttigieg, the rule states airline rule states airline employees and contractors who physically assist passengers with disabilities and their wheelchairs or scooters must now receive annual hands-on training.
LEBANON, Tennessee—Permobil, a global provider of assistive mobility solutions, announced the promotion of Katrin Blixt, who has served as the company’s chief information officer (CIO) since 2019. Blixt now joins Permobil’s group management team and reports directly to CEO Chuck Witkowski.
