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December 5, 2018

Cold Weather Tips for Your Van

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

November 11, 2018

NMEDA Members Contribute to Truck Giveaway for Veteran

Veterans with disabilities know the special significance of November 11—Veterans Day, which honors veterans of all wars for their patriotism and willingness to serve in the […]

October 3, 2018

NMEDA Honored at PVA’s 2018 Mission: ABLE Awards

Last week, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, joined Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) in honoring three companies at the Mission: ABLE […]

September 24, 2018

Tips on Buying A Used Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Buying a wheelchair accessible car, van, or truck can be a big investment, but if you’re willing to put in the time and do the research, […]

September 5, 2018

Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Natural disasters can take place at any moment and can come in any form from floods, severe weather, earthquakes and more, yielding unfortunate outcomes without warning. […]

August 27, 2018

NMEDA: Ensuring Quality and Safety Through Training

At NMEDA, quality and safety are of utmost importance—they are the founding premise of our association as a whole. Our Quality Assurance Program (QAP), the only […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]