H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025, has moved one step closer to becoming law. After advancing out of the House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee on May 13 by voice vote, the Energy & Commerce committee passed the bill unanimously, with a 45-0 vote, on May 21. The next step for…
Ultralightweight Upgrade Bill Advances to Full U.S. House of Representatives
Ultralightweight Frame Upgrade Bill Heads to Full Committee Following Markup
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act will be considered by the Energy & Commerce committee in the U.S. House.
[Updated May 22] The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) reported May 22 that H.R. 1703 passed the U.S. House’s Energy and Commerce committee with a unanimous 45-0 vote on May 21. The House bill that would provide a clearer path for Medicare beneficiaries to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames for their ultralightweight wheelchairs…
Manual Wheelchair Skills Courses Now Available for Clients, Caregivers, Professionals
The free courses focus on teaching skills to maximize independence in a range of scenarios.
Moving efficiently through a less-than-accessible world requires more than just an optimally fit wheelchair. Wheelchair riders also need the skills to use their mobility devices in a number of situations, from curbs to ramps, small spaces and thresholds. The latest series added to the Wheelchair Skills Program is a free-to-learn collection of self-directed, web-based manual…
Permobil Launches TiLite TR, ZR Titanium Ultralight Wheelchairs
The new models are available in fixed-frame and adjustable configurations.
Permobil has introduced its latest additions to its TiLite family of ultralightweight titanium wheelchairs. In a March 16 news announcement, Permobil debuted the TiLite TR (dual-tube) and TiLite ZR (monotube) chairs, calling them “a purposeful evolution” with updated designs that “bring refined aesthetics, lighter components and enhanced adjustability — elevating performance, simplifying daily use, and…
Ultralightweight Upgrade Bill Called ‘Common Sense’ at Congressional Meeting
H.R. 1703 would reduce the financial barriers for Medicare beneficiaries.
The bill that would create a more accessible path for Medicare beneficiaries wanting to upgrade their ultralightweight wheelchairs was described as “common sense” during a Jan. 8 Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee meeting. The meeting centered on several bills related to durable medical equipment and funding barriers such as competitive bidding. Tom Ryan, president/CEO of…
Congressional Subcommittee to Discuss Ultralightweight Upgrade Bill on Jan. 8
The House Energy & Commerce’s subcommittee will also discuss bills related to durable medical equipment funding.
The House Energy & Commerce’s subcommittee on health will be discussing H.R. 1703, the titanium/carbon fiber ultralightweight upgrade bill, among other bills during a Jan. 8 hearing. The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) called for constituents of health subcommittee members to reach out to their representatives’ health care staffers by Wednesday, Jan. 7, “and ask…
Mobility Management Product Awards: QUICKIE QS5 X Manual Folding Chair, Sunrise Medical
The QUICKIE QS5 X Manual Folding Chair by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The QUICKIE QS5 X Manual Folding Chair by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Wheelchairs, Manual: Ultralightweight category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Jesus Ibarra, Product Manager – Adult Manual at Sunrise…
Motion Composites Celebrates Opening of New York Assembly Facility
The new facility will start with the assembly of select ultralightweight wheelchair models.
Motion Composites has officially launched a facility in New York for the assembly of its ultralightweight wheelchairs. CEO Eric Simoneau was among the Motion Composites team members on hand in Plattsburgh, New York, to open the facility that will reinforce “the company’s long-standing commitment to its U.S. customers and end users by providing U.S.-assembled wheelchairs…
Motion Composites Opens New York Assembly Facility
The ultralightweight wheelchair manufacturer said the new assembly center demonstrates its commitment to the American market.
Motion Composites has opened an ultralightweight wheelchair assembly facility in Plattsburgh, New York, to reinforce “the company’s long-standing commitment to its U.S. customers and end users by providing U.S.-assembled wheelchairs to the American market.” The new location “allows the company to assemble key product lines closer to its U.S. partners, simplifying logistics while maintaining the…
Briefly: Colours’ Soft Opening Continues; Rory Cooper Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Featuring Colours Wheelchair, Rory Cooper, and the University of Pittsburgh.
Colours Wheelchair Update: Now Processing Dealer Quotes, Orders Colours Wheelchair, which paused production in February, continues to expand the “soft opening” it announced on May 14 via social media. A social media post on May 27 said, “We are now scheduling appointments. Dealers, we are now providing quotes and processing orders. When ordering parts, expect…