Seniors Breeze Through Airport Lines—Sort Of
Going on an accessible vacation? You should know that in March, the Transportation Security Administration posted a sign in four airports notifying passengers age 75 and older that they can leave light jackets on and don’t have to remove their shoes while going through certain lanes at security. Read More →
If you have recently become a person with disabilities in a wheelchair or a senior with reduced strength that makes driving difficult, the jargon of the mobility industry is probably confusing. Terms like “accessible van” and “side entry wheelchair ramp” are self explanatory, but words like “adaptive,” “conversion” and others may be a little blurry to newcomers. Read More →
The upcoming New York Metro Abilities Expo in Edison, New Jersey on May 4-6 will be bigger and better than ever. With internationally known organizations and companies like—including NMEDA—you’ll find tons to wow about. But for people with disabilities and seniors, Abilities Expos offer much more. Read More →
Military service veterans who use wheelchairs don’t just watch sports – they’re part of the action! They enjoy competitive events like air guns, archery, basketball, bowling, field events, handcycling, motorized wheelchair rallys, nine-ball, power soccer, quad rugby, slalom, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, trapshooting and weightlifting. Read More →
After visiting NMEDA’s National Mobility Awareness Month website, you can’t help but be moved by the Local Heroes’ inspiring stories and videos. They put a face on those nominated – and you realize they could be neighbors, co-workers or the nice lady at the grocery store. Read More →
Looking for events of interest to people with disabilities and are accessible? Here’s a short list to check out and perhaps add to your calendar. Read More →
Every vehicle needs maintenance on a periodic basis, and a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is no exception. Do you take your van to a regular mechanic occasionally for oil changes and tune-ups and then a mobility dealer for the adaptive equipment check-up every six months? Read More →
Want to participate in a fast action sport? Try sledge hockey (also called sled hockey) – an exciting ice skating experience for people with disabilities. It’s growing in popularity with Americans with disabilities. In fact, every state has a sled team; and both the U.S. and Canada have national sled hockey teams that compete in international tournaments as well as the Paralympics. Read More →
Spring has sprung and the greens are lush. It’s time to play golf! Don’t be left behind. Whether you want to learn the game or hone your skills, there is a golf program for those in a wheelchair, disabled veterans, amputees, those with a stroke, MS, cerebral palsy, vision impairments or any class of people with disabilities or mobility issues. Read More →
Have you heard? National Mobility Awareness Month in May, will end with a free wheelchair accessible vehicle for three “Local Heroes?” And you could be a winner. Read More →
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