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Mobility My Way: Teacher, Off-Roader

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Jack Losco, Jr. wanted to be a smokejumper. Yes, one of those specially trained wildland firefighters who provide first attack response, often by parachute, into remote and all too often dangerous backcountry fires...

The Gift of Access: Looking into an Accessible Minivan During the Holidays

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From easing holiday travel to setting the stage for a fulfilling and mobile new year, adding a wheelchair accessible vehicle to your life can transform your today…
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Is Your Vehicle Ready for the Winter Cold Spells Ahead?

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Frigid temperatures not only slow us down, but can also slow our van and accessible equipment. For example, if you use a hydraulic wheelchair lift, you may have…

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and NMEDA encourages our members to participate in educating their communities...
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Tips on Camping for Those with Disabilities

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If you’re an outdoor kind of person, don’t let a disability stop you from enjoying Mother Nature, discovering travel in a whole new light or vacationing inexpensively. The…

Partner Webinar Success: Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Recently, NMEDA was fortunate to host a webinar for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. MDA members, who consist of physicians, allied healthcare professionals, caretakers...

New Three-Year Strategic Plan Released

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If you’ve been following the storyline of the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, you know it all began in April, when the NMEDA Board of Directors...

BraunAbility and Purdue University Earn 1st Place in DOT’s Inclusive Design Challenge

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The USDOT awarded the $1 million first prize from the Inclusive Design Challenge on July 26, the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act...

Mobility My Way: A Life of Adventure, A Lifetime of Passion

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If you happen to be wondering, by chance, what it’s like to survive being lost at sea for more than 24 hours, Dennis Knox is the guy you should ask...