When learning a new skill or hobby, there may be a time of challenge before complete understanding. In the same way, a new wheelchair user, especially one beginning to use
What Goes Into Adapting a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
Like their drivers, each adaptive vehicle modified by Quality Assurance Program (QAP) accredited NMEDA dealers is unique. Working with technicians who have been specially trained to install mobility equipment, QAP
Celebrate Earth Day with an Accessible Garden
Each year, Earth Day reminds us all of the difference we can make by working to protect, clean and preserve our natural surroundings. From participating in community clean-up efforts to
Making Your Home More Accessible
It’s safe to say most of us our spending more time at home recently. Maybe it’s shone a light on some things that could be adjusted to make it easier
Ramps v. Lifts: Which One is Right for Your Mobility Vehicle?
There are a wide variety of available options when it comes to choosing the right mobility solutions for your wheelchair accessible vehicle, but with the help of our local NMEDA
Tips on Preparing an Accessible Vehicle for Trade-In or Sale
If you’re trying to sell your wheelchair accessible vehicle by yourself, you should know the average mobility vehicle could take a few months to sell. The number of people with
Living (and Thriving) with Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) and disorders affect more than a quarter of a million Americans each year, making knowledge and awareness about these conditions more important than ever. Keep reading
Mobility My Way: A Family Vehicle and a Growing Need for Space
By Mike Savicki When it came time to interview Eve Hampton for this story, I figured connecting with her and finding time to chat would be a challenge. Everything I
Safety Tips on 4-Point Tiedown Wheelchair Securement
For people with disabilities, it is vital to remember how to correctly fasten the wheelchair securements in an accessible van. The four-point tiedown secures a wheelchair with four straps attached
NMEDA Inks Partnership Deal with Oscar Mike Foundation
The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Oscar Mike Foundation (OMF) establishing NMEDA as the Official Vehicle Sponsor for OMF’s