October 10, 2021
All About Lifts: How to Find the Best Option for You
Driving around town in a wheelchair accessible vehicle custom-suited to your unique needs might seem a prize too steep to attain, but with more and more […]
September 25, 2021
Mobility My Way: A Planner and Pioneer of What’s Possible
Tricia Downing is a planner. More specifically, she’s that special proactive type who always likes to look and think five steps ahead so that she will […]
August 23, 2021
2021 Automotive Mobility Awareness Tour Kicks Off at Moss Rehabilitation Center
When Berlin, NJ resident Julia Bonamassa took the field for her youth soccer and softball games at 10 years old, she started falling down a lot. She began having trouble running. A few months later, her identical twin sister, Jessica, started experiencing the same thing.
July 26, 2021
Independence on the Road: What Equipment Do You Need?
The summer is a great time to take a vacation and explore the open road, but it’s always necessary to keep in mind the proper equipment […]
July 12, 2021
Summer Travel Guide: Accessibility at the Beach
Beach wheelchairs offer accessibility at the beach Whether you’re lucky enough to live near the sea or need to travel across the country in order to […]
June 24, 2021
American Lift Aids Helps Grant Teens Wish
NMEDA member, American Lift Aids, recently partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help a local family gain automotive independence…
June 21, 2021
Electronic Extensions for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Electronic controls are a great option for those with limited upper extremity ability or range of motion. They are extremely flexible in terms of amount of […]
June 7, 2021
Mobility My Way: “It’s What I Do…”
Speaking with Charlotte’s Brian Muscarella, it’s hard to imagine that there was once a time that he was intimidated by driving with hand controls. But for those first six months after his highly rare, C7 level, spinal stroke at age 53, he certainly was. Yes, even as he was learning to do so much in life all over again, and adding the new dimension of adaptive sports, he didn’t think he could drive…
June 4, 2021
Sam Schmidt Walks Again Thanks to Exoskeleton Technology
NMEDA friend, former IndyCar racer, Arrow McLaren SP racing team owner, and Conquer Paralysis Now founder, Sam Schmidt shatters another barrier as he walks again…
May 28, 2021
BraunAbility Releases All-New Hybrid WAV
BraunAbility recently announced the release of their all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. According to the press release, the hybrid wheelchair accessible vehicle achieves 36 miles-per-gallon combined fuel efficiency, and prioritizes space and maximum maneuverability for wheelchair users…
May 24, 2021
A Guide to Mobility Vehicle Rebates
Many auto manufacturers offer rebate assistance to customers when they purchase accessibility products to enhance their vehicles. NMEDA is fortunate to be partners with some of […]
May 20, 2021
VMI Launches New All-Wheel Drive Conversion
Vantage Mobility International (VMI) recently launched the first-ever all-wheel drive wheelchair accessible minivan. Built on the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid chassis, this new conversion features a unique patented wheel well cover design that more closely resembles an unconverted vehicle…