Posts by Sydney Broussard
CRT Repair: Resolution, Repair & the Heart of the Matter
The Mobility Management podcast interview sheds light on the multifaceted challenges and urgent need for reforms in the repair and maintenance of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT). Diane Racicot, National Seating & Mobility Payer Relations Vice President, and Wayne Grau, Executive Director of NCART, offer a candid discussion on the hurdles faced by both providers and…
Read MoreTips for Traveling with Your Wheelchair
Planning an upcoming trip? Perkowski, Morris and Lengel all suggested a few steps you can take to protect your wheelchair while flying. To learn more or plan for an upcoming trip, permobil.com/travel-support.
Read MoreMaking Travel More Accessible
How a broad-based coalition is working together to develop securement standards to allow wheelchair users to stay in their chairs when using ground transportation Transportation is vital for living an independent life—and a broad coalition of manufacturers, advocacy groups and more are working together to make it more accessible to people who use mobility equipment. …
Read MoreNavigating the Skies
Challenges, solutions and ways to advocate to improve air travel for people who use mobility equipment Last summer, Jonathan Lengel had the opportunity of a lifetime. A musician and an actor, Lengel, 17, was excited to take part in a study abroad music program in Spain. The trip was also the first time Lengel took…
Read MoreDriven by Purpose
How Shea C. Megale is striving to make a difference in the world through politics, writing, and a drive to make the world a better place. Shea Megale believes in living with purpose. Already an established author, Megale, 28, will graduate in May with two master’s degrees from Georgetown University and is writing legislation that…
Read MorePivot Point
How passion and purpose keep entrepreneur Jeremy Siegers moving forward When Jeremy Siegers discovered commercial art, he knew he’d found his life’s calling. “A family friend owned a local sign company and one of his sons was away at college, and they got really busy, so the owner asked my father if I’d be interested…
Read MoreMoving Forward
How a passion for serving clients fuels Nicole Gahman’s love for her work Nicole Gahman has been a part of the complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) industry for nearly 30 years. With the exception of a short 17-month break from the industry, she’s spent most of her career making sure clients have what they need to…
Read MoreSolving The Problem
Dr. Mark Schmeler on the important role data can play in proving effectiveness of assistive technology and establishing best practices and policies The future of healthcare will be driven by data, experts say, and data has a big role to play in proving the value and efficacy of complex rehabilitation technology equipment and interventions. “Most…
Read MoreRosie Roaming
What NSM client Rosie Dunn is learning about herself while living abroad Last fall, Nashville native and National Seating & Mobility (NSM) client Rosie Dunn took a big step and moved to Ireland for a year to complete her master’s in disability studies at University College Dublin. A longtime travel enthusiast and a manual wheelchair…
Read MoreServant of the People
How Kaity Ellis’ bid for office is all part of her passion to serve others When Kaity Ellis was six years old, she knew that one day, she’d serve in public office. “I don’t remember if it was the Senate or the House of Representatives, but I remember that the TV was on CSPAN,” Ellis…
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