Posts by Sydney Broussard
Game 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 our guide on buying a Wheelchair
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…
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