There’s Still Time to Nominate and Vote for your Favorite Local Hero
Living With a Disability
After visiting NMEDA's National Mobility Awareness Month website, you can't help but be moved by the Local Heroes' inspiring stories and videos. They put a face…
Wheelchair Accessible Events April through August!
Living With a DisabilityLooking for events of interest to people with disabilities and are accessible? Here's a short list to check out and perhaps add to your calendar.
MAY 4-6: Abilities…
Insist on Certified Maintenance on Accessible Vans Every 6 Months
Safety TipsEvery vehicle needs maintenance on a periodic basis, and a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is no exception. Do you take your van to a regular mechanic occasionally…
For People with Disabilities: Get on the Ice with Sledge Hockey
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability, Veterans With DisabilitiesWant to participate in a fast action sport? Try sledge hockey (also called sled hockey) - an exciting ice skating experience for people with disabilities. It's growing…
Get in the Swing with Adaptive Golf
Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability
Spring has sprung and the greens are lush. It's time to play golf! Don't be left behind. Whether you want to learn the game or hone your skills, there is a golf…
Tick Tock! Voting Begins April 1 for Chance to Win an Accessible Van
Mobility EquipmentHave you heard? National Mobility Awareness Month in May, will end with a free wheelchair accessible vehicle for three “Local Heroes?” And you could be a winner.
The…
Deadline Extended for Mandatory Lifts in Public Pools
Living With a Disability, Senior Citizens
Spring is here. You can’t wait to splash around in that tempting pool while on vacation. But wait! As a person with disabilities, you may need a lift or ramp…
NMEDA Members Donate Converted Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Mobility Equipment
May is National Mobility Awareness Month. In hopes of raising awareness and showing the world that there are mobility solutions available to seniors and people…
Don’t Miss Abilities Expo March 30-April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles
Living With a DisabilityThe Abilities Expo in Los Angeles is scheduled for March 30-April 1 for people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals.…
How a Savvy Shopper Chooses a Wheelchair Accessible Van
Living With a Disability
Purchasing a mode of transportation is an important event for anyone. For people with disabilities, it means independence, Life Moving Forward. But when…