Golden Technologies has launched the Cricket LT GP309, a folding, carbon fiber power wheelchair that weighs just 25.8 lbs. without its battery, cushion and drink holder. In a July 1 announcement, Golden, based in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, said the Cricket LT GP309 was designed with cost effectiveness in mind. The Cricket LT GP309 folds side…
Golden Technologies Introduces Cricket LT Carbon Travel Power Wheelchair
American Association of Neuromuscular Medicine Issues ALS Guidance for DME, Services
The guidance emphasizes the need for proactive planning due to the quick progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
New medical standard guidance from the American Association of Neuromuscular Medicine (AANEM) has provided an extensive list of “medically indicated services and equipment” for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The list “builds on a scoping literature review published in Muscle & Nerve and on patient and professional stakeholder interviews,” AANEM added in publishing…
Take 5 Coffee Break, the Smiles Edition: Animating FWD; Mobility Had a Little Lamb
Mobility news to brighten your day.
In a late 2024 Mobility Management podcast, John Domanick, vice president of sales and marketing for Merit’s Health Products, discussed how power wheelchairs with various drive configurations move differently through space — not a concept easily explained using just words. “I finally had a chance to find that scene from the Robots movie I mentioned…
Briefly: Getting Ready for the March 25 LCDs Meeting
The DME MACs’ meeting will cover power mobility devices and options/accessories, including seat elevation.
Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Jurisdictions A and D DME MAC) and CGS Administrators (Jurisdictions B and C DME MAC) are hosting a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 25, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss proposed local coverage determinations (LCDs) for power mobility devices — specifically, Group 2 power wheelchairs (HCPCS coded K0830/K0831) with…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation, Sunrise Medical
The Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Electronics, Power Wheelchair category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Courtney Chance, Associate Power Product Manager at Sunrise Medical, sat…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Jazzy Ultra Light, Pride Mobility
The Jazzy Ultra Light by Pride Mobility has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The Jazzy Ultra Light by Pride Mobility has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Wheelchairs, Power: Travel, Standard category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. A.J. Donatoni, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Pride Mobility, sat down…
Mobility Management Product Awards: J4E by Quantum Rehab
The J4E by Quantum Rehab has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Awards winner.
The J4E by Quantum Rehab has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Wheelchairs, Power: Group 2, Single Power category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Andrea Lewis, OTR/L, ATP, Clinical Education Manager at Quantum Rehab, sat…
Mobility Management Product Awards: MAGIC MOBILITY XT4 All Terrain Power Wheelchair, Sunrise Medical
The MAGIC MOBILITY XT4 All Terrain Power Wheelchair by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The MAGIC MOBILITY XT4 All Terrain Power Wheelchair by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Wheelchairs, Power: Uncoded by PDAC category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Courtney Chance, Associate Power Product Manager…
Accessibility Advocates: WestJet Power Wheelchair Weight Limit Excludes CRT Consumers
The Canadian-based airline has a 300-lb. weight limit for power chairs it transports.
Accessibility advocates say Calgary, Alberta-based airline WestJet has published weight limits that prevent many Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchair riders from bringing their Group 3 power chairs with them when they fly. WestJet’s website says wheelchairs and scooters that weigh more than 300 lbs. (approximately 136 kg) are not allowed on its Boeing 737 or…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Alltrack M3 (Narrow N2221) Signature, Amylior
The Alltrack M3 (Narrow N2221) Signature by Amylior has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Awards winner.
The Alltrack M3 (Narrow N2221) Signature by Amylior has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Awards winner in the Wheelchairs, Power: Group 3, Multiple Power category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Diane Maquet, Marketing Communications Lead at Amylior, sat…