Federal Judge: NYC Taxis Still Not Meeting Accessibility Agreement United States District Court Judge George Daniels has criticized New York City for failing, again, to meet its obligation to ensure that half of its taxicabs are wheelchair accessible. The City, a nonprofit newsroom that covers New York, reported on May 7 that Manhattan federal judge…
Briefly: NYC Taxi Fleet Still Not Adequately Accessible; ALS Researcher Wins Award
Briefly: Permobil Launches Power Standing Functional Guide; ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Turns 10
Featuring Permobil and the ALS Association.
Permobil Launches Functional Guide on Power Standing Permobil has introduced a functional guide that combines the clinical benefits of power wheelchair standing with real-life feedback from power standing clients. The new Functional Guide to Power Standing Evidence, the manufacturer said in a May 8 bulletin, “offers a quick glance on the impact of standing on…
AAHomecare: Medicare Advantage Plans Unfairly Restricting NIV Coverage
MA plans are swapping Respiratory Assistance Devices for Non-Invasive Ventilation devices.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and the ALS Association are continuing their collaborative work on the issue of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans unfairly restricting coverage for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices. In an Oct. 13 update, AAHomecare said it partnered with the ALS Association to discuss these concerns with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…