Permobil Names New Head of R&D

She will lead the manufacturer's global Group Research and Development team.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 14, 2021

RESNA Seeks Comments for Position Paper on AT for PreK-12 Students

Can school professionals help to advocate for assistive technology for students with disabilities?

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 14, 2021

ISS Webinar to Discuss CRT Service Delivery & Clinical Assessment Research

CEU credit will be offered to attendees who fulfill the requirements.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 13, 2021

Cheelcare Named a 43North Finalist

Power-assist manufacturer is competing in a program that supports start-up companies.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 13, 2021

Report: U.S. Planes Could Accommodate Secured Wheelchairs in Cabin

Wheelchair securement is possible in the most commonly flown airplane series, researchers said.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 12, 2021

Etac Announces Acquisition of Ki Mobility

Ki Mobility co-founder Doug Munsey will head the seating and mobility sales team for North America.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 06, 2021

NSM Announces Expansion into Alberta

National Seating & Mobility now has locations in six Canadian provinces.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 05, 2021

NRRTS & Unite4CRT Celebrate CRT Awareness Day

Consumers and CRT professionals shared ideas and personal perspectives during a day of advocacy.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 05, 2021

Sunrise Medical to Produce & Distribute Magic Mobility Power Chairs

Magic Mobility and other Sunrise Medical wheelchairs will be produced at the manufacturer's new Nashville facility.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 05, 2021

Ki Mobility Acquires AEL

Adaptive Engineering Lab's products will be integrated into Ki Mobility's Axiom seating line.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 05, 2021

Commentary

All Together Now

Here's what the CRT Awareness Week's Virtual Fly-In was like.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 30, 2021

Braze Mobility Named a VA Collaboration Challenge Winner

Veterans Affairs program supports start-up companies and entrepreneurs working to improve veterans' lives.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 30, 2021

Permobil White Paper: Standing PWCs Improve Physical & Mental Health

New research shows the wide-ranging impact that standing power wheelchairs can have on consumers' lives.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 30, 2021

Etac Launches North American Web Site

New Web site unites Etac's brands, products, and resources.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 30, 2021

Cody Verrett Joins Permobil’s Executive Team

Industry veteran will lead new Permobil growth initiatives.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 23, 2021

Shepherd Center to Continue as Spinal Cord Injury Model System

The Atlanta-based facility has operated as a SCIMS for nearly 40 years.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 23, 2021

NPIAP Special Event Focuses on Skin Changes in Terminally Ill

November conference offers in-person and virtual registration.

• Sep 16, 2021

NRRTS & Unite4CRT Announce Schedule for CRT Awareness Consumer Day

Clinicians, ATP suppliers, and CRT consumers will take part in presentations.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 16, 2021

Cushion Education: Making the Best Choice for Your Client

Free on-demand Webinar discusses how pressure injuries are formed and how cushions can intervene.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 16, 2021

Study: COVID-19 Patients at Risk for Pressure Injuries When Prone

Prone position can improve oxygenation, but pressure injuries are a complication.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 16, 2021