Mobility aids are amazing. They give freedom of movement to people with disabilities. Check out these examples:

1. A walker helped this woman with mitochondrial disease make memories at the beach.
2. A wheelchair helped this neuroblastoma survivor graduate college and travel the world.

But mobility aids come with their own challenges. Many buildings still don’t have accessibility basics like elevators or ramps. And walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and rollators don’t tend to come with much storage.

Carrying a purse or tote bag while using a mobility aid can be inconvenient. But people with disabilities need a way to bring stuff with them just like anyone else. That’s where mobility organizers help.

Traveling with a chronic illness or disability means bringing more stuff with you than the average person. Karin Willison, a travel blogger with cerebral palsy who uses a power chair to get around, has written about how hard it is to pack light for her adventures.

Whether you’re travelling globally or from room to room, life’s more convenient when the essentials are within reach. Wheelchair storage solutions, walker bags, and mobility organizers bolster your independence. You won’t need to rifle through a loose bag of belongings or ask a caregiver to find your phone.

Mobility organization provides two main categories to choose between.

This category includes tote bags and purses. However, bags and purses can get in your way when you’re using a walker, wheelchair, or other mobility aid. A waist pack or phone bag that goes around your neck are better choices. They leave your hands free to navigate with your mobility aid.

Attached organizers connect to your walker, wheelchair, or scooter. They might use buckled straps to attach your armrest or loop around the handlebars of a mobility scooter.

These organizers let you carry more than you could keep in your pockets. Yet, they don’t take up legroom or get in your way.

High Road Organizers sells this style of mobility organizer – see it in black, gray or purple.

What are your mobility organization needs? That depends on what you need to carry. Some days, you just want your phone or a pill case close by, so a small on-body bag is perfect.

For longer outings, you may want a water bottle, meds, a tablet, tissues, snacks, lip balm, and more. For those days, choose an organizer that attaches to your mobility aid.

When choosing mobility organizers, your top priority should be convenience. Disability and chronic illness already make life difficult. Mobility organizers should help, not hinder.

Ask yourself:  

• What do I need to carry? 
• Where do I use my mobility aid? 
• How long are my typical outings? 
• What are my preferences and needs? 

For example, for people with arthritis, small zippers on walker bags can be difficult to use. A bag with open pockets would be more comfortable and handier.

Mobility organizers should be reliable. The last thing you want is a walker bag that falls apart a month after you buy it. Look for high-quality materials. Don’t trust a price that seems too good to be true.

You can also take steps to prolong the life of your mobility organizers. Don’t overload them with heavy objects. If they get dirty, avoid washers and dryers, which are too rough. Instead, spot clean them with a wet cloth and mild dish soap.

Mobility organizers like walker bags and wheelchair organizers are just one way to make your world more accessible. Some of High Road Organizers’ other products work great with wheelchairs, walkers, power scooters, and rollators, too.

We make organizers that are convenient because everyone deserves to feel neat, tidy, and stress-free. We believe organization is a powerful tool to make your surroundings more accessible. You can’t solve every problem with organization, but you can make daily activities easier. This will save you energy, letting you focus on the things that matter most.

Everyone’s organizational needs are different. A mobility organizer is a great place to start – let it inspire you to find more ways to make life more convenient.

Does organizing feel overwhelming? We recommend KC Davis’ site Struggle Care. Her book, podcast, and courses are all about how to manage care tasks like chores and errands while living with an illness or disability.

As a car and travel organizer company, we think any tool that helps you get around is amazing. Nothing makes us happier than helping you move freely and feel organized. So, before you go, don’t forget to check out our mobility gear. We hope you’ll find just the thing you need to make every day easier and more accessible!