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June 21, 2021
Electronic Extensions for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Electronic controls are a great option for those with limited upper extremity ability or range of motion. They are extremely flexible in terms of amount of […]
June 14, 2021
Coming to Columbus? Book Your Hotel NOW
The countdown is officially on as we enter double-digits for days until the NMEDA Annual Conference and Auto Mobility Expo! That’s right, there are only 95 days until the top auto mobility players will gather in Columbus, Ohio.
June 7, 2021
Mobility My Way: “It’s What I Do…”
Speaking with Charlotte’s Brian Muscarella, it’s hard to imagine that there was once a time that he was intimidated by driving with hand controls. But for those first six months after his highly rare, C7 level, spinal stroke at age 53, he certainly was. Yes, even as he was learning to do so much in life all over again, and adding the new dimension of adaptive sports, he didn’t think he could drive…
June 4, 2021
BraunAbility and Q’STRAINT Announce Transformative Mobility Venture
Today, BraunAbility and Q’STRAINT announced a new venture to accelerate innovation in the auto mobility industry. According to the press release, one significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process with significant potential for enhanced safety, quality, and reliability for the disability community…
June 4, 2021
Sam Schmidt Walks Again Thanks to Exoskeleton Technology
NMEDA friend, former IndyCar racer, Arrow McLaren SP racing team owner, and Conquer Paralysis Now founder, Sam Schmidt shatters another barrier as he walks again…
May 28, 2021
United Access Honored with PVA Corporate Patriot Award
The Paralyzed Veterans of America recently recognized United Access and the Karyn and Richard May Foundation as the recipients of the 2021 PVA Corporate Patriot Award…
May 28, 2021
BraunAbility Releases All-New Hybrid WAV
BraunAbility recently announced the release of their all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. According to the press release, the hybrid wheelchair accessible vehicle achieves 36 miles-per-gallon combined fuel efficiency, and prioritizes space and maximum maneuverability for wheelchair users…
May 24, 2021
A Guide to Mobility Vehicle Rebates
Many auto manufacturers offer rebate assistance to customers when they purchase accessibility products to enhance their vehicles. NMEDA is fortunate to be partners with some of […]
May 20, 2021
VMI Launches New All-Wheel Drive Conversion
Vantage Mobility International (VMI) recently launched the first-ever all-wheel drive wheelchair accessible minivan. Built on the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid chassis, this new conversion features a unique patented wheel well cover design that more closely resembles an unconverted vehicle…
May 13, 2021
Superior Van Aids Family in Returning Act of Kindness
People who were strangers just months ago are now calling each other family after what started as an act of kindness from one man came full circle when he least expected it.
May 13, 2021
Global Chip Shortage: What Can the Auto Mobility Industry Expect?
As we all know a global chip shortage is impacting production lines in many industries, most notably (and close to home) the automobile industry. Below please see the corporate statements from BraunAbility and Vantage Mobility International regarding how this shortage is impacting the auto mobility industry.
May 11, 2021
May is National Mobility Awareness Month
Since 2012, May has been recognized as National Mobility Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA).
As an advocate for mobility and accessibility for drivers with disabilities, NMEDA and its members continue to support National Mobility Awareness Month…