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May 10, 2023

NMEDA on the Road: Case Managers in DC

NMEDA exhibited as a priority sponsor at the American Case Management Association’s National Conference in National Harbor, Maryland…

May 4, 2023

Educating the OTs AOTA Conference & Scholarship News

NMEDA was in Kansas City April 20-23 to exhibit at the AOTA Inspire Annual Conference & Expo…

May 4, 2023

Prepping Your Accessible Vehicle for Long-Term Travel

Whether it’s for a business-related sabbatical, or a family trip overseas, there are certain situations when your mobility vehicle may have to sit, not driven, for […]

May 1, 2023

May is National Mobility Awareness Month

May is finally here and we’re excited to kick off the 11th National Mobility Awareness Month….

April 27, 2023

NMEDA Partners with Social Influencer: Meet Abby

Say hello to our new friend Abby…

March 27, 2023

What You Should Know About Adaptive Hand Control Technology

Every day, technology continues to advance in strides, especially when it comes to creating safe and efficient handicap accessible vehicles. With the help of hand control […]

February 27, 2023

First-Time Drivers with Disabilities

Whether you’re 16, trying to get your driver’s license, or not-so-16, and trying to get back on the road after a long hiatus, getting behind the […]

February 14, 2023

Mobility My Way: Through the Years, Across the Miles

This story begins in the days of the Ford Torino, Chrysler Newport, Chevy Citation, Chevy Celebrity, Buick LeSabre, and Cadillac Coupe DeVille. Remember those cars? Driving one of those beasts was like cruising down the road as if your living room was on wheels.

January 17, 2023

Safety Tip: Know the Weight of Your Vehicle

How much weight can your accessible SUV or van bear when fully loaded? Because SUVs and vans have a higher center of gravity than sedans or […]

January 5, 2023

Auto Grant No Longer Once in a Lifetime

NMEDA’s advocacy team was proud to once again partner with Paralyzed Veterans of America on a legislative initiative to increase transportation opportunities for disabled veterans.

December 13, 2022

Mobility My Way: Teacher, Off-Roader

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…

November 21, 2022

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

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 […]