Soul Mobility powered wheelchair accessory innovates the mobility market
A San Antonio startup is bringing a powered accessory to the market that addresses a common issue for the more than 3.3 million Americans who use a wheelchair. Soul Mobility is producing an innovative powered wheelchair attachment that can easily convert a manual wheelchair into a powered one, making navigating long distances easier for users.Soul Mobility founder and CEO Todd Hargroder broke his neck in a motorcycle accident when he was 19. He worked hard to build strength to use his manual wheelchair but still found it tiring to use on uneven surfaces, long distances, or hilly terrain, especially as he aged."It takes time and practice to master this skill [using a manual wheelchair]," Hargroder said. "Plus, you need good upper body strength and stamina to propel yourself in a man...