Apple has launched an eye-tracking system designed as an alternative driving control choice for power wheelchair riders. “Leveraging the precision eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro, a new power wheelchair control feature offers users a responsive input method for compatible alternative drive systems,” Apple said in a May 19 announcement. “With Vision Pro, eye tracking…
Apple Launches Power Wheelchair Eye-Tracking Function on Vision Pro
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…
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…
DME MACs Issue Coding Reminders on PWC Hardware, Accessories
The Medicare contractors cited “confusion” among providers when billing a group of electronics codes.
The DME MAC contractors for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a joint reminder regarding proper coding for power wheelchair hardware and accessories. In the Oct. 2 bulletin, the DME MACs said, “There is confusion regarding the billing of certain power wheelchair electronic codes. This article provides instructions on the appropriate…
Clinician Task Force Survey Focuses on Medicare Advantage Access
The CTF is asking for providers to track and report PWC claims sent to Medicare Advantage plans.
The Clinician Task Force (CTF) is using a survey to collect information on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in an effort to better understand MA plans’ denials of power wheelchair claims. After entering contact information, survey participants are asked which MA plans they work with. Then participants are asked why they have decided not to work…
Commentary: Barbie Reigns, Seat Elevation Coverage Intrigues in Q1
Reviewing Mobility Management’s most-read stories this quarter.
The most-read Mobility Management story of Q1 2024 was bright pink and purple. Barbie Goes to Seating Clinic, published Jan. 23, was inspired by Lauren Rosen, PT, MPT, MSMS, ATP/SMS, program coordinator at the Motion Analysis Center, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa (Fla.). Lauren passionately advocates for independent mobility for young children, which is…
Quantum Rehab Power Chair on Display in Met Exhibition
An Edge 3 is part of the Women Dressing Women exhibit in New York.
A Quantum Rehab power wheelchair is part of the new Women Dressing Women exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In a Dec. 12 news announcement, Quantum said its Edge 3 power chair is included in the display of a Hillary Taymour bodysuit worn by model Aaron Rose Philip. Philip, who has…