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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 […]

March 14, 2012

Don’t Miss Abilities Expo March 30-April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles

The Abilities Expo in Los Angeles is scheduled for March 30-April 1 for people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals. The Expo […]

March 5, 2012

How a Savvy Shopper Chooses a Wheelchair Accessible Van

  Purchasing a mode of transportation is an important event for anyone. For people with disabilities, it means independence, Life Moving Forward. But when you decide […]