The mobility industry is an interesting one, for many reasons, but mainly because it’s somewhat elusive. What I mean is that information is sometimes difficult to gather. For this post, I will concentrate on crash testing because it is interesting to look at differences between buying a regular vehicle and buying a converted van for wheelchair accessibility.
When you [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Mobility Equipment Dealers’
October 27, 2009
Wheelchair Vans & Crash Testing
August 4, 2009
Cash For Clunkers & Wheelchair Vans
I can’t begin to count the number of calls I’ve received over the past couple of weeks from people inquiring about the cash for clunkers government program and wheelchair accessible vans. The official program title is Car Allowance Rebate System and all the latest information, rules, guidelines, etc. are all available on the Web site, www.cars.gov.
All of the [...]
March 17, 2009
Open House – Check One Out!
Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending an open house at Access Options in Sunnyvale, CA. An open house at a Mobility Equipment Dealer is great event and a worthwhile for anyone in a wheelchair/scooter, or for any caregiver or family member with someone who has limited mobility. Whether you are in the marketing for a [...]
January 26, 2009
NMEDA Conference – Feb 4-6, 2009
In February, I will be attending the NMEDA conference in Daytona Beach, FL. It is the annual conference for members of NMEDA, National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to broadening the opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or [...]
