Like their drivers, each adaptive vehicle is unique. That is why it is so important that the technicians who modify vehicles are specially trained to install mobility equipment. The easiest way to ensure your vehicle is being worked on by experienced technicians who follow strict safety guidelines is to choose a NMEDA dealer. In order to qualify for NMEDA membership, dealers must adhere to our Quality Assurance Program (QAP) which holds dealers and manufacturers to the highest levels of safety and service.  NMEDA QAP dealers are able to customize vehicles to fit the needs of their drivers ..read more

Manufacturer Service School Success in Texas & Headed to South Carolina March 20, 2024 The most recent Manufacturer Service School (MSS) event was held in Houston, Texas, from March 11 to 14. The four-day event attracted thirty technicians nationwide, offering immersive learning experiences, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions. Manufacturer presenters included Collebuit, MPS, Adapt Solutions, Mobility Innovations, Braunability (Evo seat), Sure Grip (hand controls and secondaries), and Qstraint. Check out the video to see what the technicians thou ..read more

When your accessible vehicle needs repairing, where do you take it? After checking the warranty, take it to the place where you bought it. But if you are out of town, have moved or it’s after hours, what do you do? You should know that answer before you need a repair or auto body shop. Call the company that sold it to you. If they don’t make repairs, they can find a service center near you that works with conversion vehicles. Check with your insurance company as they often make recommendations or have preferred shops. Get the list and research the shops. Contact shops and ask if they have ..read more

NMEDA Showcases Auto Mobility Solutions at APTA Combined Sections Conference in Boston February 22, 2024 The NMEDA team braved the cold and snowy weather in Boston from February 15-17, 2024, to participate in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections annual conference, held at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. NMEDA’s Director of Partner Relations, Trevor Jennings, and Director of Education, Training and Conference, Amy Lane, joined forces with Kristina White from BraunAbility to engage with over 12,000 physical therapists from across the country in th ..read more

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 dealers, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and informative blog posts, we hope to ease the decision making process. One of the most difficult decisions is whether to choose a ramp or a lift to guarantee safe entry into your mobility vehicle. Both options can get you safely in and out of a new or used wheelchair van, but really the decision is a matter of budget and personal preference. Choosing a Wheelchair R ..read more

Adjusting to a new lifestyle can take a toll on an individual physically and emotionally. Living with a disability can present challenges for everyone involved such as family, caregivers and friends. The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) recommends the following helpful tips to manage a new disability. 1.)   Allow yourself time to come to terms with your new situation. It is completely normal and natural to feel frustrated, angry, and resentful when you are presented with mobility challenges that were previously second nature. If you are having trouble coping on ..read more

It’s the New Year, and we all know what that means. It’s time to make a plan to keep up those resolutions we made in December, including the one that makes it on most of our lists each year—get more exercise. For persons with disabilities, staying active (to the appropriate level for your specific needs) can ease pain, help you sleep better, help with chronic conditions and even have a positive emotional impact. Although regular exercise is proven to help us look and feel great, it’s easy to abandon your wellness goals at the first sign of an obstacle, whether it’s not ..read more

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