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Caregivers, Living With a Disability, Wheelchair Accessible

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 a minivan, SUV, or truck that is wheelchair accessible, can experience difficulties that can be frustrating. But, with the help...

Caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your loved one.

Caregivers, Lifestyle and Sports

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and we want to take a little time to remind caregivers that they must "Take care, to give care." Whether a friend, family, or hired professional, caregivers typically have quite a bit on their plate and we're reminding everyone of the importance of taking...

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Caregivers, Lifestyle and Sports, Living With a Disability

Even with the convenience of owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle to travel about town, sometimes there are just not enough hours in a day to take on everything you need to get done. But, help is available. From food shopping to housework, cooking or even tackling your inbox, there are...

The right mobility vehicle can make all the difference for caregivers

Caregivers, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Mobility Equipment, Wheelchair Accessible

Earlier this month, we talked about how caregivers can provide even better care by taking time to tend to their own needs. To continue our focus on caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month, today we're covering five useful things to consider when shopping for wheelchair accessible vehicles. Will you always...

Support a disability organization in your community.

Caregivers, Lifestyle and Sports

Organizations like National MS Society, the Christopher and Dana Reed Foundation for Spinal Cord Injuries, the ALS Association, and many more are in constant need of support from members of the community like you. These organizations exist to better the lives of people with disabilities through awareness raising efforts, funding...

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Caregivers

NMEDA has been an ally for people with disabilities for over 25 years, dedicated to expanding opportunities for accessible transportation in vehicles modified with secure mobility equipment. Throughout our involvement in the mobility industry as a spokesperson for disability resources, we have come to gain a unique understanding of the...

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Caregivers, Living With a Disability, Senior Citizens

When things are left unspoken, there are a wide variety of interpretations that can be made. Left to chance, those messages can often lead to errors and unintended connotations. Having an open dialogue between people with disabilities and others is beneficial for everyone to avoid these types of mistakes. Most...

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Caregivers, Drivers With Disabilities, Handicap Accessible Vehicles, Newsroom, Senior Citizens, Wheelchair Accessible

TAMPA, Florida (April 15, 2015) – The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Associations (NMEDA) kicks off its National Mobility Awareness Month campaign today, and marks the fourth year for its highly anticipated and successful annual contest in which four deserving “Local Heroes” will be awarded a wheelchair accessible vehicle tailored to...