Motion
Motion is a mobility and home accessibility provider in Sarnia-Lambton offering wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, stairlifts, lifts, ramps, and related assistive equipment along with consultations, professional installation, preventative maintenance, and repair services. The organization provides accredited clinical education and training for therapists, hosts community events and expos, and partners with suppliers and charities to expand access to mobility solutions and support independent living.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
Recent Activity
Support for 4th Annual Volt North American Hockey Tournament
Motion supported the 4th Annual Volt North American Hockey Tournament hosted by Variety Village, featuring 16 teams competing for the title and a tournament logo designed by Motion client Bhavjeet. The post also references National AccessAbility Week with related tags NAAW2026 and VoltHockey.
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Adaptive bike donation to Josh in Sudbury
Motion, with Freedom Concepts and the Shine Foundation, donated an adaptive bike to Josh and his family in Sudbury, ON, sharing the story and photos on June 4, 2026. The post ties the gift to inclusive mobility and National AccessAbility Week and links to a full write up at motioncares.ca.
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Celebration of client achievement: Sporting Life 10km Run
Motion celebrates Michael for completing the Sporting Life 10km Run in Toronto, sharing a video of him using his power wheelchair and communication device to describe preparation with the Motion Kitchener team. The post is framed during National AccessAbility Week 2026, spotlighting client achievement and the nonprofit's role in accessible sport participation.
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National AccessAbility Week acknowledgement
Motion marks National AccessAbility Week by sharing client ambassador Garrick’s pick for an accessible hangout near the Chanel storefront in Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville District on June 2. Garrick praises the smooth pathways, barrier free vantage points for street events, and the spot’s friendly, people watching atmosphere.
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Announcement: New client ambassador Alicia
Motion announced Alicia as their newest client ambassador on 2026-06-02 in honour of National AccessAbility Week. Alicia is a finance professional and full time mom who advocates within the spinal cord injury community, and her full profile is available at the link provided.
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Ambassador spotlight: favourite accessible space
For National AccessAbility Week Motion shared an ambassador spotlight on 2026-06-01 where Jessica named the Art Gallery of Ontario as her favourite accessible space, praising the entrance ramp and the way design and function come together. The short social post points readers to the AGO and uses hashtags for National AccessAbility Week and accessible design.
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National AccessAbility Week announcement from CEO
Motion marks National AccessAbility Week with a message from CEO Sue Gilpin reflecting on stories of resilience, advocacy, and the organization work across Canada. The announcement points readers to a full letter on Motion's site with resources and perspectives on accessibility and inclusion.
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Adaptive Bike Day
Motion hosts Adaptive Bike Day at Oscar's Place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, bringing pediatric equipment partners Etac, Freedom Concepts, Trivel, and Rifton for a hands on afternoon. Expect partner demonstrations, fitting and learning opportunities, plus snacks and refreshments while you explore adaptive bikes.
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Evac+chair Power 900
Motion highlights the Evac+chair Power 900 as a compact powered evacuation chair for safely moving passengers up and down stairs during emergencies, power outages, and daily transport. The chair folds for compact storage, deploys in seconds, supports one person operation, and features wipeable surfaces and anti microbial paint for infection control.
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Mobility scooters discount
Motion is offering 20 percent off in-stock mobility scooters through Friday, May 29, 2026, with a locations page to connect you to the nearest store. Act quickly, inventory is limited and you must contact a Motion location to claim the offer.
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Customer assistance congratulatory announcement
Motion announced on 2026-05-22 that their Kitchener team assisted Michael with his equipment in time for the race, offering a brief celebratory confirmation. The short post highlights timely, local customer support and a successful service outcome.
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Custom wheelchairs
Motion is showcasing two custom wheelchairs made for young clients in Sarnia, announcing that both builds are client ready. The brief post highlights bespoke wheelchair design and mobility solutions with visual proof of finished products.
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Team road trip to host information session
Motion's North Bay team road tripped to New Liskeard to host an information session, a social update posted on May 20, 2026. The post highlights local outreach and uses community tags to share the visit with followers.
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Paraglide automated repositioning system
Paraglide is an automated repositioning system from MacKenzie Healthcare Technologies Ltd. designed to let wheelchair users move from a slouched position to upright with a single button press. The product is positioned for homes hospitals and care facilities, and Motion invites interested users to connect via the product page at motioncares.ca/wheelchairs for specifications and expert assistance.
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Motion Kelowna Consumer Choice Award
Motion Kelowna has been awarded the Consumer Choice Award for Business Excellence in Home Accessibility, announced on 2026-05-14. Visit their Kelowna location page to contact the team of experts about assessments and accessibility solutions.
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Collaboration and presentation on inclusive emergency preparedness
Motion partnered with EVAC Chair and the BC Association of Child Development and Intervention on May 13, 2026 to center inclusive emergency preparedness. The Motion team presented on Evac+Chair North America LLC and shared practical tools and planning approaches to better support people with mobility needs during evacuations.
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ADEPT Academy
ADEPT Academy from Motion is an on demand, accredited education program for therapists who prescribe mobility devices, featuring self paced online learning, hands on equipment workshops, and IACET accredited CEUs. The modular curriculum includes direct training on funding policy and equipment prescription and grants access to more than 50 additional clinical courses via Motion's learning portal.
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Smile Cookie greeter shift at Tim Hortons
The Motion team served as Smile Cookie greeters at a Kingston Tim Hortons and reported that during their two hour shift almost $500 in cookies were sold, with all proceeds going to the Inclusive Play Project. The post celebrates the team effort and local giving on 2026-05-08.
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Motion Rehab Expo - May 5 regional expos
Motion celebrated regional Motion Rehab Expos in Toronto, Mississauga, and the York Region on May 5, featuring supplier presentations and a keynote by Julie Sawchuk. The announcement thanks local teams for a successful event and notes that the tour now moves on to Thunder Bay.
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Volt Hockey volunteer support and sponsorship announcement
Motion thanks volunteer technicians who repaired and recharged equipment during the National Volt Hockey Championships in Calgary, and congratulates Variety the Children’s Charity of Alberta on a successful event. Motion is sponsoring the North American Volt Hockey Tournament at Variety Village in Toronto on May 23 and May 24, with photos and videos coming soon.
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AccessFest
Motion invites the community to AccessFest on June 6, 2026 at The Garage, posted with the AccessNow tag. The short announcement is an enthusiastic meetup invitation from the organizer, with further details to be shared through Motion's channels.
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Partnership announcement with Matia Mobility
Motion announced a partnership with Matia Mobility on May 5 2026 to expand access to standing mobility solutions that let wheelchair users sit, stand, and move at eye level. The announcement frames the collaboration as a step toward greater independence and connection, and links to Motion's full post for details and next steps.
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Preventative Maintenance Day
Motion is hosting a Preventative Maintenance Day on 2026-05-06 offering complimentary pre-scheduled in-shop inspections for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walkers and rollators. Request an appointment through Motion's event page to reserve a slot and get a focused in-shop inspection.
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EVAC+CHAIR
Motion's EVAC+CHAIR is a lightweight emergency stair chair solution designed for single or dual person operation and rated to support up to 500 lbs. The product listing includes a demonstration video and a product page link for full specifications and purchasing details.
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Prairie Seating Workshop and Trade-show participation
Motion reported that their Winnipeg team represented the company at the Prairie Seating Workshop and Trade-show last week, praising the booth presentation and team effort. The post includes hashtags #PrairieSeating and #AccessibilitySolutions to help you find related coverage and follow up.
