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Safety Tips on 4-Point Tiedown Wheelchair Securement

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  For people with disabilities, it is vital to remember how to correctly fasten the wheelchair securements in an accessible van. The four-point tiedown secures…
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Accessible Parking Spots: Are They All the Same?

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From the grocery store to work, school and everywhere in between, accessible parking spots are something we see each and every day. But how closely have you looked…
Mark Wellman in his Chevy TruckMark Wellman's relationship with Chevy Trucks represented one of the first times a major auto manufacturer partnered with a disabled athlete. Image Credit: Wellman Archives

Higher Ground

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With his rock wall in tow, Mark Wellman, the Godfather of Outdoor Adaptive Sports, teaches, motivates and changes lives one climb at a time.
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Tips on Choosing the Right Adaptive Vehicle Repair Shop

When your accessible vehicle needs repairing, where do you take it? After checking the warranty, take it to the place where you bought it. But if you are out of town, have moved or it’s after hours, what do you do?...
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What Hand Controls are Best For You?

Hand controls allow people with physical disabilities the ability to drive accessible vehicles independently using alternative methods. If you want to drive safely,…

NMEDA On The Road: 2023 PVA Healthcare Summit

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NMEDA was in Orlando earlier this week at the 11th Annual Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare Summit + Expo. The intensive three-day learning experience and product expo attracted a record number of clinicians specializing in the treatment of SCI/D, MS, and...

NMEDA Supports RESNA in New Orleans

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NMEDA staff left The Big Easy behind yesterday after the 2023 RESNA Conference concluded. The three-day event – which brought together assistive technology professionals (ATPs), seating and mobility specialists, new and emerging technology experts, students, and...
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Funding Resources for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment

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Although purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be expensive, your NMEDA dealer can guide you to programs that may help you. Below are a few general options…

Sponsors the Case Managers Society of America National Conference

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NMEDA recently returned from sunny Las Vegas, NV where we were exhibiting and sponsoring the annual Case Managers Society of America’s National Conference...