| 2011
Leading
Mobility Enhancement Company to Raise Funds for Paralyzed
Veterans
Scootaround to Donate $1 for Every Customer Donation in
Support of Paralyzed Veterans' Mission: ABLE Campaign
Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed
Veterans) is pleased to announce that Scootaround Inc. is
supporting Paralyzed Veterans’ Mission: ABLE campaign,
through a year-long customer donation program. Beginning November
14, 2011, through November 30, 2012, Scootaround will donate
$1 to Paralyzed Veterans for each single customer donation
they receive through their international customer center.
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Family
Vacation... Saved!
Ah, the family summer vacation!
Saul Silva and his family were returning home from theirs,
a successful and fun trip to Disney World in Orlando. While
on the road back to Houston, Texas, Saul made a startling
discovery.
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Enhanced
Mobility and Accessible Solutions from Scootaround
National Provider Expands Services To Meet Increased Demand
Scootaround Inc. has expanded its services
and administrative functions to support a growing demand for
mobility equipment and accessibility services. They accomplished
this by doubling their head office space, implementing an
expanded-capacity telephone system and adopting a fresh new
look to their branding.
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Scootaround
Inc. Gains WEConnect International Certification
Scootaround Inc., North America's leading
mobility enhancement provider, is opening new avenues of opportunity
thanks to WEConnect Canada, a corporate-led organization that
provides Canada’s premier certification program for
women business owners.
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Scootaround
donates Scooter to SATH Member
SATH would like to take this opportunity
to thank Scootaround for continuing the tradition of supporting
SATH by donating a scooter to one of our deserving members.
Read the note sent by Scootaround Founder and CEO, Lee Meagher
-- and President and COO, Kerry Renaud.
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Mobility
Equipment for Leisure
One of the most beneficial ways of spend
leisure time is to maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical
activity. The goal is simple; get out and enjoy life by taking
advantage of the activities that are available to us. But
what if we rely on mobility equipment as our main form of
conveyance? Is there equipment available that will allow us
to take part in the activities that we wish to explore and
enjoy?
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Taking
to the Skies with Mobility Equipment
Each year, more and more travelers are
choosing air travel as their primary mode of transportation.
The benefits easily outweigh most other traditional forms
of travel; from increased safety and security, a wide selection
of flight times across multiple carriers, and best of all,
reaching one’s destination in the quickest manner possible.
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2010
Scootaround
Wins Apex Award for Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals
Most Improved Revenue in Mobility Rental Services at the
Kansas State Fair
ORLANDO, FL - Scootaround Inc. has received
the Apex Award for Most Improved Revenue at the Kansas State
Fair. Providing scooter and wheelchair rentals for the 350,000+
person fair, Scootaround was able to meet the event requirements
while at the same time improving on their previous year's
award winning revenues for the show.
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Scootaround
Increases National Network Coverage
Scooter and Wheelchair Rental Companies Combine to Expand
Nation's Largest Mobility Rentals Fleet
Anaheim, CA - September 30, 2010 - Scootaround
Inc., North America's largest mobility rentals company announced
that they have added to the nation's largest traveling fleet
of scooters and wheelchairs, enabling them to bolster coverage
in Southern California for mobility equipment rentals, sales
and service.
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Travel
Tips For People With Mobility Challenges
Washington Post Supplement - September
9, 2010 - Travel can be stressful for anyone, but it is particularly
frustrating for individuals with disabilities. "lots
of people (with disabilities) say, "it's easier to stay
home,' but there are plenty of options," says Jani Nayar,
Executive Coordinator for the Society for Accessible Travel
& Hospitality (SATH), which offers a wealth of information
to travelers with special needs.
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2009
Walt
Disney World Parks
Our Scooter Rental Experience
We recently had the opportunity to try
out a scooter rental from Scootaround. We have noticed that
this company has a good reputation in Orlando with Disney
visitors. When we were planning a trip to Las Vegas we learned
that Scootaround also serviced that area. We decided to use
them there, and it was a good call!
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Wheelchair
and Scooter Rentals for Veterans Across North America
Article for the Paralyzed Veterans of America
Mobility is important to us all. If we
have the desire to travel, it can be a great way to explore
our country or visit family and friends from far away. Indeed,
travel and exploration is one of the ways that many Veterans
enjoy spending their time.
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Accessible
Services in America's Five Largest Convention Centers
Exclusive Services Provided by Scootaround Inc.
ORLANDO, FL - March 4, 2009 - Scootaround
Inc. recently signed two multi-year contracts to become the
exclusive provider of accessible services at both the Las
Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and Sands Expo and Convention
Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. With the addition of these two
facilities, Scootaround now directly supports the nation's
five largest convention facilities.
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A
Birthday Celebration and a Scooter Gift
Scootaround and the Clarence Vincent Foundation
was pleased once again to work with the Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Association in providing a brand new mobility scooter to a
happy recipient in Martinez, CA. Please read the wonderful
story below, written in Mr. Capps own words.
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2008
Scooter
and Wheelchair Rentals for 2009 Presidental Inauguration
Scootaround Gearing Up for Increased Equipment Needs
WASHINGTON D.C. - The people at Scootaround
want to make sure that all attendees who need a wheelchair
or mobility scooter can rent one when attending Barack Obama's
upcoming Presidential Inauguration. With mainstream new sources
estimating well over 1,000,000 attendees, Scootaround is mobilizing
additional resources and equipment for its East Coast scooter
fleets.
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Mobility
Rental Service Joins Scootaround National Network
Scooter and Wheelchair Rental Companies Combine to Form
Nation's Largest Mobility Rentals Fleet
ORLANDO, FL - Nov. 14, 2008 - Scootaround
Inc., North America's largest mobility rentals company and
Mobility Rental Service, who specialize in traveling mobility
rental fleets, today announced that they have signed an agreement
to join forces. The resulting merger will create the nation's
largest traveling fleet of scooters and wheelchairs and enable
Scootaround to increase its nationwide coverage for all types
of conventions, meetings and other large events.
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Avis
Adds New Mobility Products for Travelers With Disabilities
PARSIPPANY, NJ, Jul 17, 2008 - Avis Rent
A Car today announced the nationwide rollout of mobility devices
and the addition of new mobility devices including heavy duty
scooters, power chairs and manual wheelchairs, to its Avis
Access(R) program, the Company's suite of products for travelers
with disabilities. The national rollout of these lightweight,
battery-operated portable mobility scooters follows a successful
test in Orlando and Las Vegas.
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Scootaround's
Enhanced Cruise Services
July 17, 2008 - Cruise travel has fast
become the choice for many disabled travelers because of many
improvements that cruise lines have affected to their vessels.
Many of the newer ships have an increased number of accessible
cabins and much of the public areas are being designed with
scooter and wheelchair-access in mind.
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New
President For Scootaround Inc.
June 3, 2008 - Scootaround CEO Lee Meagher
announced today the appointment of Mr. Kerry Renaud as President
of the company. "Kerry Renaud brings an excellent combination
of vision and execution to his new role," said Meagher.
"Scootaround will benefit greatly from Kerry's leadership
experience and his proven ability to grow our business through
a combination of new initiatives and facility contracts."
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Scooters
and Wheelchairs Delivered to Your Doorstep!
May 26, 2008 - With 10 years in the rental
business and thousands of vehicle rentals, Scootaround has
come to know a few things about mobility equipment. One of
the most important pieces of knowledge we've learned is how
to choose the most reliable and functionally useful equipment
for our customers.
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Scooters
Make Recipients More Mobile
March 10, 2008 - At the end of 2007, the
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, in alliance with Scootaround
and the Clarence Vincent Foundation, was able to give away
two mobility scooters, one to Milda Vizbar, who lives in New
York City, and the other to Phillip Kiefer, residing in Colchester,
Vermont.
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2007
Scooter
in Your Trunk
December 18, 2007 - If you're a mobility
scooter user requiring the use of a rental car for your next
trip, your travel plans have just been made easier! Hot on
the heels of our successful, "Scooter in Your Trunk"
rental program, Scootaround customers can now book Avis rental
vehicles directly from the Scootaround website.
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Mobility
Equipment Repair for Airlines and Travelers
October 12, 2008 - Air travel with a personal
mobility device. It's an absolute necessity for many travelers,
but it comes with inherent risks. Will your scooter or wheelchair
be stowed securely? Will it be returned to you in full working
condition? Not to mention that period of time during the flight
where the vehicle is simply out of your sight and out of your
control.
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Scootaround
Helps Restore Mobility To CMT Patient
Clarence Vincent Foundation work with Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Association Patient
Chicago, IL – July 29, 2007 –
Michigan resident Carol Simpson, who suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth
disorder, came to Chicago to regain her mobility. She was
the first recipient of an electric scooter provided free of
charge through a partnership with Scootaround, the Clarence
Vincent Foundation, and the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
(CMTA).
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