Motion
Motion is a mobility and home accessibility provider in Sarnia-Lambton offering customized equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, stairlifts, ramps, and travel power mobility, along with consultations, professional installation, maintenance, and repair services. With decades of experience across Canada, the organization also provides accredited clinical education and training for therapists and engages in sponsorships, volunteer events, and community partnerships to promote independence and inclusive recreation.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
Recent Activity
Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Motion celebrated its role as a Domestic Sponsor at the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships on September 15, with president Jeff Preston attending the Opening Ceremony. Both Team Canada women and men kicked off the tournament with first round wins, and accessibility leaders from Wheelchair Basketball Canada and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario were on hand.
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Community Lunch and Learn on Accessibility and Emergency Preparedness
Motion and the Grande Prairie team teamed up with Evac-Chair Canada for a community Lunch and Learn focused on accessibility and emergency preparedness. Attendees shared ideas and committed to improving emergency readiness and inclusive spaces across local organizations and communities.
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Supporting Children with Mobility and Accessibility
Motion published a blog on September 8, 2026 about mobility and accessibility solutions that grow with children, aimed at families, therapists, and care teams preparing for the school year. The post outlines practical approaches for classroom and home use and links to more details at Motion's site.
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ParBikes Power Quadricycles
Motion introduces ParBikes Power Quadricycles as a stable, comfortable, and accessible way to stay active outdoors, highlighting a four wheel design and adaptive cycling benefits. A short video shows two Motion employees riding a quadricycle in front of the Motion York location, and hashtags stress inclusion and mobility.
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Blake Medical Distribution Education Day
Motion hosted the Blake Medical Distribution Education Day in Grande Prairie on 2026-09-01, a full day of training on sleep surfaces, cushions, backrests, and seating solutions. Over 35 attendees participated in person and virtually, showcasing local demand for practical accessibility and equipment education.
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Go Go Elite Traveller 2 mobility scooter sale
Motion is offering 20% off the Pride Mobility Canada Go Go Elite Traveller 2 mobility scooter, a travel friendly, four wheel scooter with iTurn Technology. The promotion runs through September 30, 2026, and the post directs shoppers to Motion's bio link for full product details.
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Disability Arts Festival — event attendance
Motion attended The Disability Collective's Disability Arts Festival at Toronto's Wychwood Barns and thanked everyone who visited their booth. The post includes photos credited to Fiona Vandermyden and highlights accessibility with hashtags #DisabilityArts and #MakeLifeAccessible.
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Jazzy Carbon Power Wheelchair
The Jazzy Carbon Power Wheelchair from Motion is a lightweight, foldable travel chair with a compact carbon fiber design and an airline compliant battery. The product page is offering 20% off for a limited time, see https://motioncares.ca/products/travel for details and purchase options.
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Sensory Vest
The Sensory Vest from Power WearHouse offers gentle, consistent compression to help promote calm, improved attention, and reduced anxiety. Available in adult and children's sizes, Motion links to the product page for full details and ordering at https://motioncares.ca/product/weighted-sensory-vests/.
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Supporting OFCP Golf Tournament
Motion sponsored and joined a company foursome at the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Golf Tournament, with Motion Hamilton Sales Administrator Asha volunteering and company leaders Jeff Preston and Mike Rathwell participating. Motion published a recap of the event and linked to the OFCP donation page for people who want to support services for individuals living with cerebral palsy across the province.
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Dreamers' Summit participation and sponsorship
Motion served as a sponsor at Shine Foundation's Dreamers' Summit in Toronto, staffing a booth and providing free device maintenance across the two day gathering. Area Manager Stacey Burnett delivered a presentation called "How To Secure Funding" as part of the summit programming, and the post congratulates Shine Foundation on a successful event.
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Kingston island outdoor stairlift installation
Motion celebrated a major Kingston island installation on 2026-08-06, installing two Bruno outdoor curved stairlifts that total almost 80 feet. Materials were ferried by two 14 foot aluminum boats over multiple trips and the crew spent two nights in a bunkie on the island while completing the job, with photos and video documenting the project.
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Installation at Kayla's Children Centre 013Camp Lionheart
Motion celebrates Team York completing an installation at Kayla's Children Centre, Camp Lionheart on August 5, 2026, with partners CAN-DAN supporting the effort. The team worked from morning through the night to ensure the camp could open to children, and Motion publicly thanked everyone involved.
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Corporate day visit to Woodeden Camp
Motion CEO Sue Gilpin and VP of Brand and Product Jeff Preston visited Easter Seals Ontario Woodeden Camp on July 30, 2026, meeting campers, staff, and Motion clients including Miles, an Easter Seals Ambassador. The visit highlighted the camp facilities and celebrated Easter Seals work supporting young people, and was shared with community focused hashtags for wider visibility.
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Power Assist Mini Expo participation and donation
Motion's St. Catharines team participated in the Power Assist Mini Expo at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre on 2026-07-28, presenting a $500 cheque to support the hospital's Hope in Motion fundraiser. The booth showcased four assistive mobility products, including SMART DRIVE by Permobil and Klaxon Twist by Ki Mobility, underscoring local partnerships between manufacturers and care providers.
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Stairlift discount
Motion is offering $200 off all stairlifts through July 31, 2026, with expert consultations available via their stairlift experts page. Follow the link to start a consultation and secure the limited time discount before it ends.
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Support for Steel Wheels Wheelchair Rugby
Motion Grande Prairie and Spinal Cord Injury Alberta announced a strengthened partnership to support the Steel Wheels Wheelchair Rugby community in Grande Prairie, focusing on accessibility and inclusion. The update emphasizes empowerment, independence, and teamwork while inviting community engagement via #WheelchairRugby and #GrandePrairie.
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Accessibility upgrade at London VIA Rail station
Motion announced that a change table was added to the VIA Rail Canada station bathroom in London, Ontario on 2026-07-09, improving accessibility for travellers. The upgrade is presented as a practical step toward more inclusive station facilities and better comfort for passengers with changing needs.
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Sunrise Medical Magic XT4
Motion showcased a Sunrise Medical Magic XT4 power chair coordinated by its Edmonton location for a Kitchener client, highlighting shipping, assembly, and pickup teamwork. The post underscores Motion's local support for delivery and setup of this featured power chair model.
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Battery care for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Motion published practical guidance on battery care for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters, outlining six essential steps from installation to responsible disposal. The recommendations cover charging routines, the battery break in period, storage best practices, and safety measures to help keep mobility devices reliable.
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Charity BBQ in Sarnia supporting Standing Oaks Facility
Motion celebrated its Sarnia team for hosting a charity BBQ to support March Of Dimes Canada's Standing Oaks Facility, highlighting community support and volunteer dedication. The post thanks staff for their efforts and points readers to Motion's channels for more details and follow up.
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Canada Day closure notice
Motion announces that all of its Canada locations are closed on Canada Day, 2026-07-01, in observance of the statutory holiday. The brief notice wishes customers a safe celebration and indicates services are paused for the day.
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Staff participation at MLP Residence Seniors Fair
Motion Belleville team members Adrienne and Tyler represented Motion at the MLP Residence Seniors Fair in Picton, ON on June 30, 2026. The post highlights a sunny day, friendly community engagement, and a memorable moment meeting local alpacas, shared with hashtags #MotionBelleville and #SeniorsFair.
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Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Access Expo series
Motion is sponsoring the Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Access Expo series with three stops in Kingston on July 8, Toronto on August 20, and London on September 10. Visit the official SCIO events page to see schedules, exhibitors, and registration details for each city.
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Canadore College Partner Appreciation attendance
Motion attended the Canadore College Partner Appreciation event in North Bay on June 25, 2026, sharing industry insight with students and reinforcing campus partnerships. The post thanks the team for attending and highlights the companys commitment to student engagement and outreach.
