Getting Around With Certified Equipment
My cousin called over the weekend to catch up. We haven’t talked in a while so it was great hearing from her. I learned about her 90 years old mother-in-law’s inability to walk long distance. She is currently using a walking cane to help stabilize her walk, but very soon she would have to acquire a wheel chair.
I went online to search for information, and NMEDA.com is a great website to learn more about how people can regain mobility independence. NMEDA stands for National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. NMEDA is a non-profit and don't sell equipment, rather, they provide consumers information about the dealers, and educate them on the right equipment for their needs. These equipment ranges from wheelchairs, handicap vans, to customized vehicles for disable people.
Dealers who are members of NMEDA must meet the Quality Assurance Program, which is the only national accreditation program with the Adaptive Mobility Equipment Industry. They have to commit in providing the best quality and satisfaction to customers. These dealers have to keep all documents of their adaptive work, and undergo inspections, or audits to meet guidelines.
Given the fact that my cousin will become the main caregiver to her mother-in-law, I typed in my zip code and found Mobility Works, a dealer very close to us. This information will come in handy for her when the time comes where she has to decide how to best help her mother-in-law.
For people who need independence, and want to get back on the road, just go on this site, type in your zip code to find a qualified dealer in your area. Remember, the dealers in NMEDA have to pass rigorous tests and many other requirements to stay in this program.
Did you find a dealer near your home?
I went online to search for information, and NMEDA.com is a great website to learn more about how people can regain mobility independence. NMEDA stands for National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. NMEDA is a non-profit and don't sell equipment, rather, they provide consumers information about the dealers, and educate them on the right equipment for their needs. These equipment ranges from wheelchairs, handicap vans, to customized vehicles for disable people.
Dealers who are members of NMEDA must meet the Quality Assurance Program, which is the only national accreditation program with the Adaptive Mobility Equipment Industry. They have to commit in providing the best quality and satisfaction to customers. These dealers have to keep all documents of their adaptive work, and undergo inspections, or audits to meet guidelines.
Given the fact that my cousin will become the main caregiver to her mother-in-law, I typed in my zip code and found Mobility Works, a dealer very close to us. This information will come in handy for her when the time comes where she has to decide how to best help her mother-in-law.
For people who need independence, and want to get back on the road, just go on this site, type in your zip code to find a qualified dealer in your area. Remember, the dealers in NMEDA have to pass rigorous tests and many other requirements to stay in this program.
Did you find a dealer near your home?
Thanks for the information about medical equipment. The site sounds very useful, as we need to be certain our equipment holds up to day to day use.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great program for those who need it. A lot of time and money can be saved with the information they provide.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if this will be a double post. Thank you for the information. My grandmother has trouble walking long distances so this might be helpful to her.
ReplyDeleteI came across your post doing some web work for GM. Keeping in context with your post, I thought you and your readers might be interested to know about GM’s Mobility Reimbursement program which allows for those eligible to get back up to $1,000 for eligible adaptive equipment. Plus, you get two more years of OnStar service. Here’s the link if anyone is interested: http://bit.ly/gmmobilityeligible
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Michael