Commentary

Editor's Note: Why is the ACAA Such a Mystery to Airlines?

Travel blogger Cory Lee Woodard just wanted his power chair back, Delta.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 29, 2022

Industry Organizations Oppose Massachusetts Bill on Wheelchair Repair

NCART, HOMES, and AAHomecare have sent a letter objecting to the bill's focus on expanding wheelchair warranties.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 16, 2022

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

The episode welcomes new Executive Director Wayne Grau.

• Oct 31, 2022

CMS Comment Period for Seat Elevation Draws Robust Response

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

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 06, 2022

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.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 22, 2022

Editor's Note

I Attended the CRT Virtual Fly-In. Here’s What It Was Like

Editor Laurie Watanabe on this year's meeting with Congress.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 19, 2022

CRT Virtual Fly-In Draws Record Participation

Advocates met with nearly 300 Congressional offices at the event.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 15, 2022

Sign-On Letter Urges CMS to Prioritize Funding Reconsiderations for Seat Elevation & Standing

New letter addresses the lack of a public comment period for power standing.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 15, 2022

Industry Rallies Support During Seat Elevation Comment Period

Comment period for seat elevation on Group 3 power chairs continues till Sept. 14.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 24, 2022

CMS Opens Comment Period for Power Seat Elevation

Industry organizations are disappointed that comment period excludes power standing consideration.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 18, 2022

Virtual Fly-In: Congressional “Asks” Announced

The Sept. 14 event gives stakeholders the chance to rally support for greater access to CRT.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 11, 2022

Review: 2022 DOT ADA Celebration

Webinar is an update on transportation accessibility, with an eye to the future.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 11, 2022

Podcast Review: Sen. Frist Interviews NSM CEO Bill Mixon

The former Senate Majority Leader and the CEO of National Seating & Mobility discussed a wide range of CRT issues.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jul 28, 2022

NCART Establishes Repair Coalition

New coalition will focus on improving repair issues at the federal as well as state levels.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jul 07, 2022

WHO Database: 2 of 3 People Aged 60 & Older Need Assistive Technology

New database examines availability of assistive technology, as well as government support for it.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 20, 2022

Editor's Note

Desperate Measures

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 01, 2022

CMS: Comment Period for Power Seat Elevation & Standing Will Open by August

Complex Rehab advocates have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reconsider its funding policies.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 26, 2022

Congressional Virtual Fly-In Scheduled for Sept. 14

The NCART and NRRTS event gives industry advocates the opportunity to meet with legislators and staff.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 02, 2022

Telehealth Update: Pandemic PHE Extended Again

Industry efforts continue to obtain permanent telehealth options for seating clinicians.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 02, 2022

DOT Invites Public Comments on Airplane Restroom Proposed Rule

Policy change would mandate accessible lavatories for single-aisle aircraft.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 24, 2022