Our Story

Built for independence. Assembled in the USA.

An idea forty years in the making. A vehicle engineered for freedom and adventure.

A welding mask, leather gloves and a screwdriver resting on the bare steel frame of an Enabler on the shop floor
Two fabricators working at benches in the Albuquerque shop

Our story

B.B. Engineering was born from a deeply personal commitment to restoring independence, mobility, and the spirit of adventure for individuals with physical disabilities. More than four decades ago, a life-changing car accident left our founder’s cousin, Buddy, using a wheelchair. Despite the prognosis, Buddy’s determination never wavered. With the support of mobility aids, he worked tirelessly to reclaim an active, fulfilling life, one that included his lifelong passion for the outdoors.

Over the years, shared experiences in the field, whether on a goose hunt in Illinois or navigating the rugged terrain of the Arizona desert, highlighted both the challenges and the possibilities for mobility-impaired outdoor enthusiasts. These moments offered a clear insight: with the right equipment, individuals like Buddy could continue to explore, engage, and pursue the activities they love.

That realization stayed with our founder. While publishing an ADA-focused newspaper he recognized the growing need for purpose-built, mobility-accessible utility vehicles. Vehicles designed to eliminate physical access barriers, delivering heavy-duty engineering, off-road access, and complete operational independence.

The inspiration for our company emerged from these experiences and from a vision fueled by family, perseverance, and the belief that disabilities should never limit one’s ability to enjoy the world. After relocating to New Mexico, and with the strong encouragement and support of his wife, Grace, our founder committed to creating a new generation of mobility vehicles engineered for freedom, independence, and outdoor adventure.

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Designed in the U.S.A. and assembled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from domestic and imported components. We source domestically wherever we can.

Our Mission

To enable people with mobility issues to participate fully in the world.

Why We Build for the Workforce

Equipment for outdoor work.

We built this for one person's independence. It turned out to answer a workforce problem too. Campuses, parks departments and facilities crews can put staff with mobility issues into grounds, maintenance and patrol work instead of a desk.

1.5 million more disabled workers have entered the U.S. workforce since 2020. Only 3 to 4 percent get any equipment-based accommodation.

22%Employment rate among disabled individuals, and rising
65%Employment rate among people without a disability, for comparison
6.8MAmericans who rely on assistive mobility devices
1.7Mof those are wheelchair users specifically

Built by Hand in Albuquerque, NM

Every unit is built by hand.

All-electric wheelchair accessible off-road utility vehicle built in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Close-up of Enabler 2.0 electrical and suspension components
Close-up of the Enabler's steering wheel with an integrated hand-control joystick
Fabricator welding inside the Enabler's frame, arc light and sparks visible
Cutting steel plate with an angle grinder, sparks streaming from the cut
Fabricator grinding a weld on the vehicle frame at the bench