Posts by Sydney Broussard
Solutions and Smiles
NSM Employees Carey Britton and Elaine Stewart, 2023 recipients of the Simon Margolis Fellows Award, weigh in on why they love their jobs Growing up, both Carey Britton and Elaine Stewart wanted to work in healthcare, but neither was quite sure what form that dream would take. At first, Britton wanted to be a physician,…
Read MoreCommitted To Service
Celebrating NSM employees who embody the company’s core values and deep commitment to clients Honor, excellence, accountability, respect, teamwork and service. Simply known as HEARTS at National Seating & Mobility, these core values undergird every aspect of the company and shape employees’ interactions with each other as well as with clients. This is the second…
Read MoreChanging Society, One Person at a Time
NSM client Candis Welch on using her platform and influence to advocate for the disability community Candis Welch wants to make a difference in the world—and she’s committed to using the platforms she’s been given to ensure it happens. A diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) practitioner by trade, Welch felt a deep desire to…
Read MoreCommitted to Service
Celebrating NSM employees who embody the company’s core values and deep commitment to serving clients Honor, excellence, accountability, respect, teamwork and service. Simply known as HEARTS at National Seating & Mobility, these core values undergird every aspect of the company and shape employees’ interactions with each other as well as with clients. This month, we’re…
Read MoreStreamlining the CRT New Equipment Process
How the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is working to create a new model to ease the stress of the new equipment process For complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) users, navigating the process of getting new equipment can sometimes be confusing, frustrating and often time-consuming. But Dr. Anjali Shah and her team at the University…
Read MorePlanting Seeds of Hope in Jamaica
NSM’s 2022 Humanitarians of the Year reflect on helping residents of Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica gain increased mobility and independence The days were long, the work was hard, and the temperature—well, it was hot—but Jane Schmitz was hooked after one trip to Jamaica with Mustard Seed Communities’ wheelchair team. “I’ve been going for five…
Read MoreThe Value of CRT
AGT’s Ben Waites weighs in on why CRT matters: independence, opportunity and hope Singer Ben Waites, known for his 2022 appearance on season 17 of “America’s Got Talent,” recently spoke at NSM’s annual symposium. Sharing heartwarming stories from his life as well as songs, Waites talked about the value of the Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT)…
Read MoreSetting the Stage with Jonathan Lengel
With a Netflix movie and Sundance premiere under his belt, the teenager is making acting his career Jonathan Lengel feels at home on the stage. After all, he’s been acting and singing since kindergarten. “My kindergarten teacher actually sat down with my parents and told them I had to find a theater program,” Lengel recalls.…
Read MoreStrategy for Success
How NSM client Harold Schapelhouman’s out-of-the-box thinking helps him keep moving forward Finding out-of-the-box solutions to non-traditional problems has been a key characteristic of Harold Schapelhouman’s career. But after a life-altering accident in 2013, it also became a trademark of his life. “Something I used to teach in training was to find ways to adapt,…
Read MoreData Driven Change
In today’s world, data is king. Analytics are key components of our favorite professional sports, drive advertising and shape business and retail decisions. Healthcare is no different. By analyzing data gleaned from patients, healthcare providers can make informed decisions and develop policies and practices that are rooted in evidence. All across the CRT industry, leaders…
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