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 […]
July 8, 2021
A Sneak Peek at QAPx
It’s getting close! QAPx, the web-based application that will allow members to administer QAP digitally, is almost here. Have a look at this introductory video for a brief preview of what’s coming…
July 1, 2021
Fall Manufacturer Service School: Nov 8-10, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NMEDA is so excited to announce the dates for our upcoming Manufacturer Service School (MSS) hosted by Q’STRAINT. This three-day training event is a convenient and cost-effective way for technicians to become certified by multiple manufacturers…
June 24, 2021
Conference Preview: The Low-Hanging Fruit of Digital Marketing
What’s that? You’re not registered for the 2021 NMEDA Annual Conference? What are you waiting for? If you’re waiting to learn more about our dealer learning sessions, check out this video message from Dave Lemmon…
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 14, 2021
Coming to Columbus? Book Your Hotel NOW
The countdown is officially on as we enter double-digits for days until the NMEDA Annual Conference and Auto Mobility Expo! That’s right, there are only 95 days until the top auto mobility players will gather in Columbus, Ohio.
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
BraunAbility and Q’STRAINT Announce Transformative Mobility Venture
Today, BraunAbility and Q’STRAINT announced a new venture to accelerate innovation in the auto mobility industry. According to the press release, one significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process with significant potential for enhanced safety, quality, and reliability for the disability community…
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
United Access Honored with PVA Corporate Patriot Award
The Paralyzed Veterans of America recently recognized United Access and the Karyn and Richard May Foundation as the recipients of the 2021 PVA Corporate Patriot Award…
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…