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What does true mobility really mean—and how can the right equipment and home design support independence, dignity, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities?

In this episode of Forever Home for Our Kids with Disabilities, host Valerie Arbeau sits down with Al Neary, President of Maximum Mobility and a rehabilitation equipment expert with nearly 40 years of experience. Together, they explore mobility beyond the wheelchair and share practical guidance every parent and caregiver needs when planning a forever home.

This conversation is especially helpful for parents navigating:
• Wheelchairs and customized seating
• Safe transfers and ceiling lifts
• Bathing, toileting, and roll-in showers
• Home modifications and accessibility planning
• Future-proofing homes for growth, aging, and caregiving
• Alberta AADL funding and equipment maintenance

Al shares powerful real-life stories that reframe mobility from limitation to opportunity—and explains why early planning can save families stress, money, and physical strain down the road.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why a wheelchair is just one part of daily independence
✔️ How proper seating and positioning impact function and dignity
✔️ What families often overlook when renovating or buying a home
✔️ Why roll-in showers, lighting, and space matter more than you think
✔️ How to plan for growth, transfers, and long-term care needs
✔️ Why mobility equipment is a tool—not a setback

About Our Guest: Al Neary
Al Neary is the President of Maximum Mobility in Calgary, Alberta. He specializes in pediatric and complex rehabilitation equipment and is passionate about helping families create safe, functional, and inclusive environments.

About the Podcast
Forever Home for Our Kids with Disabilities supports parents, caregivers, and professionals in creating secure, sustainable futures for children with disabilities—through education, lived experience, and expert conversations.

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Connect with Al Neary
🌐 www.maxmobility.ca
📞 403-769-6166
📧 [email protected]

Connect with Valerie
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Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk

Editor: Scott Arbeau

Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)
https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)