News


Mobility Management Podcast: NCART’s Summer Successes & Fall Plans

The episode welcomes new Executive Director Wayne Grau.

HERL Caregiver Study Seeks Participants

Research project focuses on how caregivers transfer people with disabilities.

VGM Canada Announces Canadian HME Woman of the Year

Winner was named at the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference in Toronto.

Broda Celebrates 40-Plus Years with Story Contest

Stakeholders can win a Broda chair for themselves or their community.

Commentary

Review: The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Laughs

Satirical publication focuses on living with a disability.

NPIAP Announces Small Grant Recipient

The new program has awarded a 12-month project grant.

UC Davis Details Clinical Trials to Treat Myelomeningocele In-Utero

Three surgeries have been completed so far.

Research to Test Whether “Shaky Treadmill” Can Improve Balance for MS Patients

Marquette University study uses a dynamic treadmill system to test gait.

Judy Heumann Receives Permobil’s Hero Award

Long-time disability rights activist is honored at Permobil Foundation fundraiser.

Sunrise Medical Launches Empulse R20 Power Assist

New device is designed to help caregivers and attendants.



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Airlines Would Rather Apologize than Fix Wheelchair Policies

What will truly motivate airlines to protect medically necessary seating and mobility equipment?

CMS Comment Period for Seat Elevation Draws Robust Response

CMS has also announced a next-steps timeline, NCART says.

VGM Canada Names HME Woman of the Year Finalists

The winner will be announced at the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference later this month.

SpinLife Opens First Retail Location

The Northeastern U.S. office gives the online DME/mobility/accessibility giant a brick-and-mortar home.

Mobility Management Podcast: The Keys to Repair Reform

NSM's Bill Mixon and Charles Sargeant discuss the need for funding flexibility and changes to service policies for CRT.

Bodypoint Announces New Hires

Positioning manufacturer adds team members in sales and marketing.

Quantum Rehab Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Team Gleason

New partnership involves seat elevation for people living with ALS.

Senate Co-Sign Letter Now Available to Support Power Standing & Seat Elevation

Letter asks CMS to support seat elevation funding and to prioritize consideration for funding of power standing.

VGM Hires Senior VP of Program Development

The industry veteran will focus on upcoming Peer Learning Communities.

Graham-Field Bolsters U.S.-Based Manufacturing Capabilities

Newest investment shows commitment to manufacturing domestically, Graham-Field says.

Seating Benefits Podcast with Ride Designs