Mobis India Foundation Marks Disabilities Across AP Through Mobility Assistance Initiative

Mobis India Foundation Marks Disabilities Across AP Through Mobility Assistance Initiative

Peddapuram,  – July 2nd , 2026 -Marking the beginning of Disability Pride Month with a commitment to independence and inclusion, Mobis India Foundation, the CSR arm of Hyundai Mobis in India, today distributed 42 personalized mobility devices to wheelchair users in Kakinada, Peddapuram Andhra Pradesh, under its ongoing “Accessibility & Freedom – Empowering Wheelchair Users with Mobility Assistive Devices” initiative. NeoMotion, an IIT Madras-incubated assistive technology company, collaborated on the initiative by supplying the personalized mobility devices for this noble program.The handover ceremony was held in the presence of Sri Sri Nimmakayala Chinarajappa, MLA, Peddapuram Constituency, who attended the event as the Chief Guest and handed over the mobility devices to the beneficiaries. The Peddapuram,distribution marks the third phase of the nationwide initiative and the second phase in Andhra Pradesh, following the successful distribution of 48 personalized mobility devices in Sri Sathya Sai District. Together, the two phases have empowered 90 wheelchair users across Andhra Pradesh with customized mobility solutions designed to enhance independence, accessibility, and quality of life.The distribution forms part of the larger ₹6.3 crore mobility empowerment project, through which 600 wheelchair users across eight states and union territories will receive NeoFly wheelchairs and NeoBolt motor-powered attachments. The initiative aims to enhance independent mobility, accessibility, and quality of life for persons with disabilities by enabling safe and affordable movement both indoors and outdoors.Each beneficiary received a personalized NeoFly wheelchair, designed with multiple customization options to improve posture, comfort, and mobility. The wheelchair can be paired with NeoBolt, a motor-powered attachment that transforms it into a roadworthy mobility device within seconds, enabling users to travel longer distances independently. Developed and patented at IIT Madras, these mobility solutions are designed to address the unique challenges faced by wheelchair users in India.Prior to the handover, beneficiaries underwent assessments and measurements to ensure that each wheelchair was customized to their individual needs, maximizing comfort, safety, and mobility outcomes.Commenting on the initiative, Mr.Narasimhan G, Head of CSR, Mobis India Ltd., said:”As Disability Pride Month begins, we are proud to celebrate the spirit of independence by expanding our mobility assistance initiative to Kakinada. With this distribution, we have now empowered 90 wheelchair users across Andhra Pradesh through two phases of the programme. At Mobis India Foundation, we believe that access to appropriate mobility solutions is fundamental to enabling education, employment, healthcare, and community participation. Through our partnership with NeoMotion, we remain committed to creating a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities can lead independent and dignified lives.” Sri Nimmakayala Chinarajappa, MLA, Peddapuram Constituency, said:”Mobility is a key enabler of independence and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. I commend Mobis India Foundation and NeoMotion for bringing this meaningful initiative to Kakinada and for their continued efforts to improve accessibility across Andhra Pradesh. These personalized mobility devices will empower beneficiaries to participate more actively in education, livelihoods, and community life while strengthening our collective vision of an inclusive and accessible society.”With successful distributions now completed in Sri Sathya Sai District and Kakinada, the Andhra Pradesh chapter of the initiative has empowered 90 wheelchair users with personalized mobility solutions. As the nationwide programme progresses across multiple states and union territories, Mobis India Foundation remains committed to enabling greater accessibility, independence, and inclusion for persons with disabilities across India.