The Empulse F35 Power Assist by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Mobility: Power-Assist Systems (For Manual Wheelchairs) — Front-Mounted category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Parker Landry-Murphy, Product Manager: Power Assist…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Empulse F35 Power Assist, Sunrise Medical
Briefly: DME MACs Issue October HCPCS Changes; RESNA Pop-Up Certification Event Is Sept. 18
Featuring CGS Administrators, the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America, and The Ohio State University.
DME MACs List October HCPCS Code Changes The DME MAC contractors have released the list of HCPCS code changes going into effect on Oct. 1. In a Sept. 9 notice, CGS Administrators, the Jurisdictions B and C DME MAC, released code changes in the seating and mobility segment: — E0150: Combination wheeled walker with seat…
Airchair II Transport Chair Launches for US Airline Use
The new wheelchair conforms to Department of Transportation requirements.
A new folding-frame transport wheelchair is now available for use on airplanes in the United States. The Airchair II, launched in mid August, is constructed of high-strength aluminum alloy and features antimicrobial powder coating on the frame. It has a 550-lb. (250-kg) weight capacity while weighing just 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) itself. The wheelchair’s rear…
Free Wheelchair Mission Introduces GEN 4 JOY for Distribution to Developing Countries
The new folding manual wheelchair will be launched in early 2026.
Free Wheelchair Mission has launched the GEN 4 JOY, a folding manual wheelchair with enhanced comfort, durability, accessibility and efficiency for distribution in developing countries. “In addition to improved comfort, enhanced posture support, easier transport and an expanded size range spanning from XS to XXL, the new GEN 4 JOY is designed to be significantly…
Briefly: Survey Seeks Input on Rear Anti-Tips; Bryan Anderson Honored with Statue
Featuring Dalhousie University and the La Verne Veterans Memorial.
Dalhousie University Researchers Seek Input on Rear Anti-Tip Devices Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is looking for feedback from English-speaking wheelchair service providers, manual wheelchair riders, and caregivers of manual wheelchair riders. The subject: rear anti-tip devices for manual wheelchairs and “your opinion on the usefulness of a new design.” In a social media…
Sunrise Medical Announces New Colors for Manual Wheelchairs, JAY Backs
The new palette launched May 12; discontinued colors will continue to be available for spare parts for five years.
Sunrise Medical has updated its color choices for QUICKIE adult manual wheelchairs, ZIPPIE pediatric manual wheelchairs, and JAY backs. The new palette will be available across the manufacturer’s North American, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, Sunrise Medical said in a May 12 announcement. In introducing the set of 24 color/pattern options, the company said it is…
ISWP Calls for Support Following USAID Funding Cuts
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals is asking stakeholders to renew memberships and make donations to sustain its programs.
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) is calling for support following a USAID funding freeze by the Trump administration. “We need your support,” an ISWP LinkedIn post said on April 15. “Due to changes in U.S. foreign aid funding, our major source of revenue from a grant has been unexpectedly terminated, putting our mission…
Ki Mobility Names New President of Mobility North America
Co-founder Doug Munsey is transitioning to “partial retirement,” an announcement said.
Ki Mobility has named a new president of mobility North America, as its co-founder/President Doug Munsey transitions into “partial retirement.” “We are pleased to welcome Charlie Covert as our new president of mobility North America, effective January 6,” the Stevens Point, Wisconsin-based manufacturer said in a Dec. 23 bulletin. “Charlie joins Etac and Ki with…
Yamaha to Launch JWG-1 Power Unit in 2025
The rollout will begin in Japan in January and progress to the American market in the fall.
Invacare Corp. Wins WebAwards for Move for Mobility Campaign
The campaign was on behalf of Free Wheelchair Mission.
Invacare Corp.’s Move for Mobility campaign is now an award winner. The Move for Mobility project — held in May in collaboration with Free Wheelchair Mission — won two 2024 WebAwards in the categories of “Medical Standard of Excellence” and “Nonprofit Standard of Excellence.” In total, the 425 Invacare employees participating in Move for Mobility…