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Four Ways to Customize Your Wheelchair
Wheelchair AccessibleFrom helping you maneuver throughout your home to getting around town, your wheelchair goes everywhere with you, so why not use it to show off a bit about yourself. Customizing your wheelchair is a great way to express your creativity and personality…

Funding Resources for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment
Funding and RebatesAlthough purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be expensive, your NMEDA dealer can guide you to programs that may help you. Below are a few general options to research:
State Agencies – Every state has a Vocational Rehabilitation…

Save the Dates for Abilities Expo 2012
Living With a Disability
In 2012, the Abilities Expo has scheduled 6 exhibitions across the country for people with disabilities. The first will be in Atlanta Feb. 17-19.
This unique exhibition displays the latest accessible products and services to people…

Benefits of Buying an Accessible Vehicle from a NMEDA QAP Member
Wheelchair Accessible
Buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle isn’t like buying a car off the lot. Cars on the lot—even accessible ones—probably don’t have the exact equipment your disabilities call for; the dealership usually doesn’t have a salesman…

Mobility Solutions Help Arthritic Drivers and Others
Mobility Equipment
Seniors with severe arthritis, people with Muscular Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy and others with disabilities can drive again with the help of a mobility equipment expert. To find the specific product solution for your driving challenges,…

Basic Information on Low-Tech Hand Control Systems for Autos
Mobility EquipmentFor seniors and those with progressive muscle weakness, like MS, MD and others who have trouble driving, hand controls can compensate for decreasing strength and range of motion. Occupational therapists often recommend such devices.
Low-tech…

To Help Get Your Van or Adaptive Equipment Funded
Funding and Rebates
We pay taxes, yet many of us find it difficult to ask for government help with our disabilities. We need to get over that mind set, especially if we want to get a job or go back to work. That’s why each state has a Vocational Rehabilitation…

Tips on Test-Driving a New Vehicle for Comfort
Wheelchair Accessible
Test-driving any new vehicle before you buy is a significant part of the purchase decision, especially if you are a senior or have disabilities. Three top criteria are affordability, gas mileage and comfort. Affordability and gas mileage…

How to Select the Right Size Accessible Vehicle
Mobility Equipment
We hear a lot of talk about which accessible vehicle to buy. It all depends on your unique mobility needs and your lifestyle. (Do you tote around business equipment, a wheelchair or have tons of friends?) There are several sizes to…

Veterans with Disabilities Can Get Grants for Mobility Vans, Adapted Equipment
Veterans With DisabilitiesPurchasing a wheelchair van or having your own vehicle modified for your disabilities is costly. To help our veterans and service members with disabilities, the Veterans Administration offers financial assistance to purchase a new or used vehicle…