May 18, 2012
People With Disabilities: Learn to Drive from the Experts
If you have been recently injured and want to drive an accessible or handicap car or van, your physician may recommend (and your state may require) […]
May 4, 2012
Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of
Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of Going on an accessible vacation? You should know that in March, the Transportation Security Administration posted a sign in four […]
May 1, 2012
Making Sense of Mobility Terms
If you have recently become a person with disabilities in a wheelchair or a senior with reduced strength that makes driving difficult, the jargon of […]
April 27, 2012
Reminder: Don’t Miss Free Workshops at Abilities Expo May 4-6
The upcoming New York Metro Abilities Expo in Edison, New Jersey on May 4-6 will be bigger and better than ever. With internationally known organizations […]
April 19, 2012
There’s Still Time to Nominate and Vote for your Favorite Local Hero
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 […]
April 17, 2012
Wheelchair Accessible Events April through August!
Looking 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.
April 12, 2012
Insist on Certified Maintenance on Accessible Vans Every 6 Months
Every 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 […]
April 12, 2012
For People with Disabilities: Get on the Ice with Sledge Hockey
Want 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 […]
March 30, 2012
Get in the Swing with Adaptive Golf
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 […]
March 28, 2012
Tick Tock! Voting Begins April 1 for Chance to Win an Accessible Van
Have 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 […]
March 22, 2012
Deadline Extended for Mandatory Lifts in Public Pools
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 […]
March 15, 2012
NMEDA Members Donate Converted Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
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 with […]