News


NCART Announces New Membership Coordinator

An industry veteran has been hired for the position.

Numotion Launches Urological Supplies Web Site

New site includes product information and educational resources.

Briefly: RESNA’s New Board Members and Leadership, Dr. Rory Cooper’s Upcoming Lecture, and Bill Mixon’s New Position

Featuring RESNA; Rory Cooper, Ph.D.; the University of Pittsburgh; Bill Mixon; and Advanced Diabetes Supply.

Podcast: How Digitization Can Support a People-Centric Business

Numotion's Bret Barczak and Elizabeth Floegel discuss digital enablement's ability to improve CRT provision.

Study: Asthma Medication Slowed ALS Progression

The results of the Phase 2 clinical trial were published in the Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease.

Registration Now Open for September’s Virtual Fly-In

CRT virtual meetings with Congress and Congressional staffers seek to educate policy makers.

Briefly: Cure SMA’s 2024 Event Dates Announced; Barbie’s Wheelchair Goes Viral

Featuring Cure SMA, London wheelchair rider Katie Pennick, and Barbie.

University of Pittsburgh Introduces Assistive Technology Training Fellowships

New program incorporates both assistive technology practice and research.

BOC Names Its Certificant of the Year

For the first time, the Board of Certification/Accreditation has chosen a Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist for the honor.

Numotion Announces In-Person & Virtual Educational Opportunities

The roster includes events, Webinars, and on-demand courses.



NCART Announces Schedule for National CRT Awareness Week in August

Summer advocacy opportunities will include meeting with policy makers and teaching others about Complex Rehab Technology.

Briefly: NSM’s CEO; ADED Conference; Canadian Transportation Agency Air Passenger Protections

Featuring National Seating & Mobility, Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, and the Canadian Transportation Agency.

Numotion Honored Again for Disability Inclusion at Work

This is the provider's third consecutive year on the awards list.

Forward Progress

Standing Power Chair Featured As LEGO Idea

Designed by Permobil's Anton Danielsson, the model has anterior/posterior tilt and suspension.

NCART: Massachusetts Medicaid Issues Codes & Rates for Shipping Fee & Repair Evaluations

The decision sets a crucial precedent, as the industry works on repair reforms.

Invacare Announces New CFO/Senior VP

The manufacturer has promoted from within.

NCART Urges Reimbursement Raise for Medicaid CRT

Medicaid funding is not keeping pace with rising costs for fuel, shipping, and business operations, association says.

NSM to Provide munevo DRIVE Power Chair Controls

Alternative driving control system is directed by slight tilts of the wheelchair rider's head.

Briefly: Updates from the NPIAP, NMEDA, and SafeSport

Continuing education opportunities, higher prices for auto mobility dealers, and a Paralympian ascends to SafeSport’s Chair.

Study: Regular Exercise Associated with Lowered Parkinson’s Risk

New research studied more than 95,000 women for decades.

Seating Benefits Podcast with Ride Designs