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Wright-Way, Inc. About Us
 Over 60 Years of Dedicated Service and Experience.
We are the OLDEST Converter of Mobility Equipment in TEXAS.
It all began in 1945, with a single product developed by our founder, Harry W. Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a medic in World War II and his outfit, the 116th Infantry, hit the Normandy beaches on D-Day. Mr. Hughes made it to France and while attending a wounded G.I., was shot in the back by a wooden bullet that paralyzed him instantly.
He spent the next eight years in Veterans Hospitals attempting to medically solve his paralysis. During those long years he realized the loss of mobility would destroy his independence unless he could find a solution. Focusing on driving a car and using his fine mechanical skills, Mr. Hughes, working in the hospital's PT shop, designed an innovative cable operated hand control. Before he left the hospital, Mr. Hughes had over 300 satisfied customers using his invention.
 Shortly after being discharged, Harry Hughes moved his new wife and stepchildren to Dallas and began the "Harry W. Hughes Hand Driving Equipment" which he operated out of his garage for several years. The name was changed to "Car Hand Controls" in the early 1960's.
During those early years, Mr. Hughes' young stepson, Tom Wright, when not in school would help his dad build products and install units which proved to be excellent training for his future role. When Harry Hughes died in 1967, Mr. Wright was well prepared to assume the leadership position. The company name was then changed in 1975 to what we know today as WRIGHT-WAY, INC.
What started as a simple business designed to give paraplegics driving independence, has since grown to a company that adapts vehicles, builds and modifies homes and businesses.
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Wright-Way, Inc.