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August 9, 2018

Accessible Social Activities in Your Area

One of the most important things we can do to improve our mood, health and well-being is to stay active within our community. Whether it’s once […]

July 31, 2018

38th Annual Veterans Wheelchair Games Commence

Military service veterans who use wheelchairs don’t just watch sports – they’re part of the action! They enjoy competitive events including basketball, softball, swimming, cycling, lifting, […]

July 16, 2018

Safety Tips: Transporting Children with Disabilities

Automotive conversions are often completed to meet your exact accessibility needs; there are additional factors to weigh out if you plan on using the handicap van […]

April 17, 2018

Invitation!

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March 28, 2018

March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Across the nation, Americans are uniting to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. On March 29, America will observe […]

March 22, 2018

What Financial Options are Available for Veterans with Disabilities?

Purchasing a wheelchair van or having your own vehicle modified for your disabilities is costly. To help our veterans and service members with disabilities, the U.S. […]

February 1, 2018

Promoting QAP Awareness at the International Stroke Conference

NMEDA was in Los Angeles last week attending the American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference. NMEDA’s Director of Government Relations, Amy Schoppman, and NMEDA’s Director of […]

January 19, 2018

Two New Mobile Apps to Get You Moving

If you’ve ever gone on a local outing or vacation and attempted to navigate the streets in a wheelchair, you know how difficult it can be to conquer […]

December 27, 2017

Futuristic Conceptual Wheelchair Designs to Ring in the New Year

With technological advancements making strides in transportation, it comes as no surprise that we’ve made mobility more futuristic than before… not to mention fun! Concept and […]

December 20, 2017

News of the Cool: Star Wars-inspired Robotic Hand Lets Pianist Play Again

Just as Luke Skywalker does with his robotic hand in the Star Wars film series, a new ultrasonic sensor allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic fingers […]

October 24, 2017

Top Tips for a Spooky Fun Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner – and even if your child has a disability, they should not be denied the chance to get dressed up […]

July 28, 2017

Yes, You CAN Play Golf

With the recent news about the PGA HOPE program, we have been pondering what it takes to play the sport with a physical disability. Fifty years ago, […]