About Jover
Our Story.
Jover founder, Mary Schuleri, was moved to create Jover's inaugural product, the Jover Walker Cover, after witnessing her mother Jo struggle with a profound shift in her sense of self. Jo, once vibrant and dynamic, began to feel defined by the clinical, generic metal folding walker she relied on during her post-surgical recovery. Mary watched as her once lively mother seemed to fade, as dull and gray as the walker she stood behind. Mary began to notice many others using the same uninspiring walkers. These aids, meant to foster mobility, independence, and interaction, instead appeared demoralizing and even a bit stigmatizing.
Jo and other walker users like her needed a way to reconnect with their former vitality. Fashion and color had always been Jo’s way of expressing herself and setting the tone for her day: a red blazer for boldness; a blue pantsuit for diplomacy; and something yellow for the days when she had to make her own sunshine. Inspired by this, Mary designed a fashionable and functional fabric cover to transform the standard walker into a personalized statement piece. The cover not only upgraded the walker’s appearance but also brought back a sense of pride and confidence to walker users.
Mary's vision resonated with her long-time friend and collaborator, Kristen Hyatt. Having witnessed similar struggles among her loved ones, Kristen saw the potential in Mary’s idea. She shared Mary’s passion for the project and eagerly joined the venture. Together, Mary and Kristen refined the walker cover design and brought it to market. At the same time, they developed Jover into a trailblazing company poised to revolutionize the world of assistive aids and inspire a brighter and bolder future for countless individuals.