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April 15, 2024

What Goes Into Adapting a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?

Like their drivers, each adaptive vehicle is unique. That is why it is so important that the technicians who modify vehicles are specially trained to install […]

April 1, 2024

Three Ways to Make a Wheelchair Accessible Van More Affordable 

A wheelchair accessible van can provide unbelievable freedom for a person with a disability or someone caring for a loved one with mobility limitations. It’s hard […]

March 20, 2024

Manufacturer Service School Success in Texas & Headed to South Carolina

The most recent Manufacturer Service School (MSS) event was held in Houston, Texas, from March 11 to 14. The four-day event attracted thirty technicians nationwide…

March 17, 2024

Tips on Choosing the Right Adaptive Vehicle Repair Shop

When your accessible vehicle needs repairing, where do you take it? After checking the warranty, take it to the place where you bought it. But if you are out of town, have moved or it’s after hours, what do you do?…

March 4, 2024

What Hand Controls are Best For You?

Hand controls allow people with physical disabilities the ability to drive accessible vehicles independently using alternative methods. If you want to drive safely, hand controls may […]

February 22, 2024

NMEDA Showcases Auto Mobility Solutions at APTA Combined Sections Conference in Boston

The NMEDA team braved the cold and snowy weather in Boston from February 15-17, 2024, to participate in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections annual conference, held at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center.

February 19, 2024

The Importance of Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

From determining what type of vehicle conversions are appropriate for drivers or families with special needs to diminishing these challenges and preparing them to get behind […]

February 5, 2024

QAPx E-Signature Upgrade, Final Inspection checks, New Calibration Provider

We are happy to share that QAPx has introduced electronic signature capabilities! Starting February 1st, you will no longer need to print and scan forms out of QAPx for customer signature…

February 4, 2024

Ramps v. Lifts: Which One is Right for Your Mobility Vehicle?

There are a wide variety of available options when it comes to choosing the right mobility solutions for your wheelchair accessible vehicle, but with the help […]

January 21, 2024

Coping with a New Disability

Adjusting to a new lifestyle can take a toll on an individual physically and emotionally. Living with a disability can present challenges for everyone involved such […]

January 11, 2024

2024 Board Election Results

Thank you to all members who voted in the 2024 NMEDA Board elections.

January 8, 2024

Exercise and Staying Active this Winter

It’s the New Year, and we all know what that means. It’s time to make a plan to keep up those resolutions we made in December, including […]