Posts by Sydney Broussard
Back to School with Confidence
Navigating the Transition from Summer to School for CRT Users It’s back-to-school season, and the transition from a relaxed summer schedule to the more structured school year is a struggle for any student. But for kids who are also complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) users, making that transition can take a bit more planning. We recently…
Read MoreA Day In My Life: Will Fargas
NSM client Will Fargas takes us along for the day as he heads to work in Manhattan For Will Fargas, most days start pretty early. Fargas, who works as a scheduler for outpatient therapy services at NYU Langone in Manhattan, works in the office three days a week, which means waking up around 4:30 or…
Read MoreGame Changers
National Seating and Mobility clients and athletes discuss sports, active living and keeping their chairs competition-ready. Sports can be an important part of living an active, healthy life, especially for complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) users. From wheelchair tennis and basketball to racing and bowling, there are plenty of options to find a sport you love. With…
Read MoreCRT 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…
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