The consumer- and caregiver-focused Abilities Expo series is partnering with multiple industry organizations to bring educational sessions to seating, mobility and assistive technology professionals starting in 2026. In a June 10 interview with Mobility Management, Katy Roberts, managing director of the Abilities Expo, discussed how the new Abilities International Accessibility Conference for industry professionals will…
Abilities Expo Announces Professional CRT Conferences for 2026
Briefly: Ekso Bionics Joins NVIDIA Connect Program; CRT Fly-In Dates Announced
Featuring Ekso Bionics, NCART, iNRRTS, and U.S. Rehab.
Ekso Bionics Accepted Into NVIDIA Connect Program to Accelerate Product Development Ekso Bionics Holdings (Nasdaq: EKSO) has been accepted into the NVIDIA Connect program, which helps software development companies and service providers to accelerate product development, improve cost efficiency, and shorten time to market. “The company plans to use the valuable tools and resources provided…
NCART Provides HCPCS Update for Wheelchair Securement Systems, Vehicle Components
The effective date of service for E1022 and E1023 was April 1.
Following DME MAC and Pricing, Data Analysis, and Coding (PDAC) bulletins on May 22, the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) issued a reminder on June 3 on coding for wheelchair transportation securement systems, components, and accessories, along with a warning about coding for securement systems mounted on motor vehicles. The NCART update…
Briefly: Dates Set for CRT Fly-In; RESNA Calls for Members to Develop Adaptive Golf Car Standards
Featuring the National Coalition for Rehab & Assistive Technology, the International Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers, U.S. Rehab, and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
CRT Legislative Fly-In Set for September A Complex Rehab Technology (CRT)-focused legislative fly-in has been scheduled for Sept. 16-17 in Washington, D.C. The National Coalition for Rehab & Assistive Technology (NCART) announced the dates in an April 16 bulletin to stakeholders and noted that additional information on the event would be released soon. The fly-in…
Briefly: NCART Launches Instagram Account; Miller’s to Host Mobility Conference in May
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology and Miller’s Rental and Sales.
NCART Introduces Instagram Page The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) now has an Instagram account. NCART Executive Director Wayne Grau introduced the organization’s Instagram page with his first post on April 4. Grau said the new account is meant to keep industry professionals and consumers of CRT informed about NCART’s work to…
Briefly: CRT Update Webinar Rescheduled for March 27; ISS to Partner with the Abilities Expo
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology, U.S. Rehab, the International Seating Symposium, and the Abilities Expo.
CRT Update Webinar Planned for March 27 The rescheduled Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) industry update webinar sponsored by U.S. Rehab and the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) will take place on Thursday, March 27, starting at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Future-Proofing Complex Rehab Technology: Strategies for Growth and Protection in 2025 will…
Briefly: NCART Reschedules Webinar; RESNA Offers Membership Card
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
NCART Reschedules Joint Webinar with U.S. Rehab The National Coalition for Rehab & Assistive Technology (NCART) has rescheduled its March 6 webinar, an event to be held in collaboration with U.S. Rehab. In a March 3 bulletin, NCART said the webinar “Future-Proofing Complex Rehab Technology: Strategies for Growth and Protection in 2025” will now be…
Briefly: NCART, U.S. Rehab Partner on Webinar; AIM Adds EVP
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology, VGM & Associates, and Abilities in Motion.
NCART, U.S. Rehab to Present Strategies for Growth Webinar The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) and U.S. Rehab are cohosting a March 6 webinar entitled Future-Proofing Complex Rehab Technology: Strategies for Growth and Protection in 2025. The webinar’s speakers are Wayne Grau, executive director, NCART; Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS, senior director of…
NCART Recaps 2024 Achievements, Sets Slate for 2025
Repair reform and Medicare coverage for power standing top the priorities list.
The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) has recapped its 2024 successes while also setting its priorities for 2025. In a Feb. 7 newsletter to members, NCART said, “When NCART was formed, the focus was on federal legislation to protect CRT [Complex Rehab Technology] by keeping it out of competitive bidding. Mission accomplished!…
NCART Welcomes Two New Board Members
Industry veterans John Letizia and Brad Peterson have joined the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology board.
The National Coalition for Rehab & Assistive Technology (NCART) has welcomed two additional board members. In a Dec. 12 announcement to members, NCART said Brad Peterson (Amylior) and John Letizia (Laurel Medical Solutions) had been elected to fill two board seats added as a result of the association’s expansion. Both Letizia and Peterson are Complex…