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Mobility Management Opens 2024 Mobility Product Awards
Mobility Management is now calling for entries for its 2024 mobility and accessibility product awards. The awards program recognizes innovation and functionality in seating, wheeled mobility, and accessibility products. “Once again, we look forward to honoring Complex Rehab Technology, mobility, and accessibility products that support greater independence, functionality, inclusivity and better outcomes for children and…RespectAbility Changes Its Name to Disability Belongs
The new name reflects the organization’s disability-led operations.
RespectAbility, an advocacy organization for people with disabilities, will now be known as Disability Belongs. In a Sept. 4 news announcement, the organization, based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, said, “This name is the result of a year-long rebranding process that sought input from the organization’s staff, board, program alumni, partners, supporters and the disability community at…EverythingALS Launches App for ALS Community
New version of the app will connect people with ALS while collecting data to support research.
EverythingALS, a technology- and data-focused nonprofit, has launched an app to support people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), their families and caregivers, researchers, and health-care professionals. In a late August news release, Seattle-based EverythingALS said the new app, compatible with iOS and Android devices, “represents a significant upgrade from the previous version, which was…VGM Announces New VP of Government Relations
The new executive served previously in the orthotics and prosthetics industry.
VGM & Associates has appointed Adam Miller to be its new vice president of government affairs. In a Sept. 4 news announcement, VGM noted that Miller previously served as president of VGM’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America. In his new role, Miller “will spearhead strategic engagement with VGM communities, aligning policy and practice with…
Sunrise Medical Launches Below-the-Seat Empulse R90 Power Assist
The location of the new device preserves the wheelchair’s original footprint and turning radius.
Sunrise Medical’s newest power-assist system sits under the manual wheelchair’s seat to preserve the chair’s original footprint and turning radius while retaining great maneuverability. The manufacturer officially launched the Empulse R90 in a Sept. 9 news announcement. “The patent-pending V-Lock is a tapered latch that securely docks the R90 to the receiver on the chair,”…
Briefly: Senate Companion Bill to H.R. 5371 Expected Soon; Paris Closes Paralympics Games
Featuring AAHomecare, Medtrade, and the International Paralympic Committee.
Report: Sen. Marsha Blackburn to Introduce Ultralightweight Upgrade Bill Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is preparing to introduce a Senate bill “that would restore access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries and for individuals covered by plans that follow Medicare policy and coding,” according to a report from the American Association for Homecare…Briefly: Workshop to Investigate GLP-1R and Nervous System Disorders; ALS Survey Investigates AI Impact on AAC
Featuring the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; and Boston Children’s Hospital.
NASEM Public Workshop to Discuss Applications of GLP-1R Agonists The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is hosting a Sept. 10 day-long workshop to discuss the impact of glucagon-like peptide-r receptor (GLP-1R) agonists on central nervous system disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. The workshop will bring together experts from a number…VGM Canada Announces Finalists for 2024 Canadian HME Woman of the Year
The award winner will be announced at next week’s Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference.
VGM Canada has named its three finalists for the 2024 Canadian HME (home medical equipment) Woman of the Year award. In an Aug. 29 news release, VGM Canada congratulated finalists Stacey Burnett, regional manager, Motion (formerly Motion Specialties); Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, BSc, OT, OT Reg.(Ont.), ATP/SMS, national clinical and technical education manager, Permobil; and Tammy McDowell,…Pride Mobility Launches Carbon Fiber Go-Go Scooter
The Go-Go Carbon was designed for portability.
Pride Mobility has launched the Go-Go Carbon, a carbon fiber-framed scooter designed with travel and portability in mind. The Duryea, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer introduced the Go-Go Carbon in an Aug. 27 news announcement. Weighing just 35 lbs. without its airline-compliant lithium battery, the four-wheeled scooter has a weight capacity of 300 lbs. with a top speed…
NCART Announces Board of Directors Changes, Expansion
Mickae Lee is the new board president for the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology.
The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) is making changes to its board of directors. In an Aug. 28 news announcement, NCART said Mickae Lee has joined the executive committee of the organization’s board of directors, and is the board’s new president. Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical North America, has also joined…Mobility News See More >
Mobility Management Opens 2024 Mobility Product Awards
The awards program recognizes innovations in seating, mobility and accessibility.
Mobility Management is now calling for entries for its 2024 mobility and accessibility product awards. The awards program recognizes innovation and functionality in seating, wheeled mobility, and accessibility products. “Once again, we look forward to honoring Complex Rehab Technology, mobility, and accessibility products that support greater independence, functionality, inclusivity and better outcomes for children and…
RespectAbility Changes Its Name to Disability Belongs
The new name reflects the organization’s disability-led operations.
EverythingALS Launches App for ALS Community
New version of the app will connect people with ALS while collecting data to support research.
RESNA to Launch Guidance Program to Help Techs Become ATPs
Mentorship program will pair rehab technicians with experienced Assistive Technology Professionals.
Clinician Brenlee Mogul-Rotman Named VGM’s Canadian HME Woman of the Year
The announcement was made at this week’s Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference in Toronto.
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Commentary: Barbie Reigns, Seat Elevation Coverage Intrigues in Q1
Reviewing Mobility Management’s most-read stories this quarter.
The most-read Mobility Management story of Q1 2024 was bright pink and purple. Barbie Goes to Seating Clinic, published Jan. 23, was inspired by Lauren Rosen, PT, MPT, MSMS, ATP/SMS, program coordinator at the Motion Analysis Center, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa (Fla.). Lauren passionately advocates for independent mobility for young children, which is…
United Spinal Announces Wheelchair Securement Project
The new SecureRide coalition is working on a new wheelchair securement standard.
CMS Announces Preliminary Coding Recommendations for Powered Seat Elevation
Stakeholders are invited to present comments during a Nov. 30 coding meeting.
University of Pittsburgh RSTCE Launches ISS 2023: On-Demand
Course bundles feature presentations from the live event in April.
AI Imagines CRT
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Advocates to Lobby for H.R. 5371 at Two September Fly-Ins
Both legislative events will focus on ultralightweight frame upgrades for Medicare beneficiaries.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) stakeholders will focus on building Congressional support for H.R. 5371, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act, at two Washington, D.C., fly-ins in September. The Sept. 9-10 legislative event is being led by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare). The Sept. 24 fly-in is being hosted by the National Coalition for Assistive…
Tennessee House and Senate Pass CRT Preventive Maintenance Bill
The new legislation also addresses consumers’ right to repair and providers’ service requirements.
AAHomecare: HME Suppliers Still Suffering After Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Association has reached out to policymakers to explain the disruptions in claims processing.
