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May 12, 2016

Tips For Shopping For A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

May is National Mobility Awareness Month – Go Online to Win A Van TAMPA, FLA. (May 9, 2016) – Shopping for a vehicle can be a […]

April 15, 2016

LEGO Reveals Mini-Figure with Wheelchair

Earlier this year, we covered Toy Like Me, a movement calling for big name toy companies like LEGO to make toys that are more reflective of […]

April 8, 2016

Get Inspired with National Mobility Awareness Month Spokesperson, Mike Savicki

NMEDA has selected Mike Savicki to be the spokesperson for National Mobility Awareness Month again. Each May, we dedicate our resources to give away three wheelchair […]

April 1, 2016

Mobility Vehicle Prep for April Showers

The start of April can be a time of tricks and pranks, but April showers are no joke. This year, it’s predicted to be a strong […]

March 15, 2016

Bringing the Magic of Mobility to Those in Need

Since 2006, the Special Kids Fund (SKF) has been dedicated to providing access to adapted mobility vehicles for those in need through the MagicMobility program. This […]

March 10, 2016

Safe Driving Tips for Daylight Saving Time

Before you pack up your vehicle to go to the beach or other spring break destinations, it’s a good idea to make sure your vehicle is […]

March 4, 2016

Bionic Model Turns Disability Into a Statement Piece

Fast-paced and incredibly competitive, finding a successful career in the modeling world is extremely difficult. This can be especially true for persons with disabilities, and until […]

February 25, 2016

Children with Disabilities Customized Toys

The holidays have come and gone, but the fervor that children have for playing with new toys hopefully won’t calm down for a while. From the […]

January 20, 2016

Advocacy 101: People-First Language

NMEDA has been an ally for people with disabilities for over 25 years, dedicated to expanding opportunities for accessible transportation in vehicles modified with secure mobility […]

January 14, 2016

How to Find Funding for Your Mobility Vehicle

Once you’ve made the decision to buy an accessible vehicle from one of our many NMEDA mobility dealers, you might think your job is done. But […]

January 6, 2016

Limbitless Solutions Creates Impressive Wheelchair Technology

Imagine using your facial muscles to propel yourself to wherever you wanted to go—imagine no more. Through the work of Limbitless Solutions, with the vision of […]

December 30, 2015

Christine Sun Kim and Proving Art is For Everyone

If anyone is a contender for the definition of working past obstacles and succeeding, Christine Sun Kim would be a clear candidate. Kim, born deaf to […]