A Teacher Returns to the Classroom with the Help of a Wheelchair Van

Posted by Jack

Over the years, we’ve heard from countless people how our Entervans and Rampvans have changed their lives for the better. Whether it’s being able to get out and do the simple things in life like going grocery shopping, or traveling across the country to visit a new grandchild, hearing these stories makes me realize what a privilege it is to work for a company like BraunAbility.



In 2007, I went up to Dowagiac, Michigan with a video crew in tow to pay a visit to Ron and Bonnie LaTourette. The LaTourette’s graciously allowed us to set up way too many lights and cameras in their home to capture their story - they even allowed us to follow them to school where Bonnie teaches art and Ron helps tutor students in math in the classroom next door. Seeing Ron in the classroom, you could tell he was truly doing what he loved. In fact, it was hard to tell who was more enthusiastic about being there - Ron, or his students (who, by the way, were thrilled about the cameras and their chance at stardom!).