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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.

Quantum Rehab’s Q Roll Model Contest Now Accepting Entries

Prizes include a paid contract and Quantum power chair with iLevel adjustable seat height.

WHO Launches New Wheelchair Provision Guidelines

The World Health Organization estimates that 80 million people worldwide currently need wheelchairs.

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Featuring news updates on Method Mobility and RespectAbility.

ALS Association & AAHomecare Protest Ventilator Denials

Some Medicare Advantage Plans are denying non-invasive vents at dangerously high rates.

AMA: Caution Needed When AI Makes Prior Authorization Decisions

The American Medical Association's new policy calls for human involvement when AI says care is to be denied.

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Featuring updates on Dynarex and the Disability EmpowHer Network.

Seating Benefits Podcast with Ride Designs