Posts by Rachael Crocker
Peak Performance
SEAN SIMONSON’S LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS IMPRESSIVE. Firefighter, world champion mountain bike racer and Harvard graduate are a few of his many achievements.And while the global pandemic may have pushed pause on Simonson’s racing for the time being, it hasn’t slowed him down at all. For Simonson, the future is still looking up. Dropping In…
Read MoreTips to Overcome Documentation Burnout
By John V. Mock, National Seating & Mobility Central Region Market Development Director With reimbursement leveling off or even falling, therapists are working harder than ever before. Many therapists often work over 40 hours per week just to keep up with the documentation that is required as part of the job. Multiple factors contribute to…
Read MoreMarch is Women’s History Month
By Darcy Good – National Seating & Mobility South Pacific Area Manager March is Women’s History Month Featuring NSM South Pacific Area Manager, Darcy Good The recognition of Women’s History Month continues throughout the month of March. NSM honors the women who have made contributions to history, culture, and society, and we are grateful…
Read MoreHow I Learned to Navigate the World with my Daughter in a Power Wheelchair
By Jennifer Dean When my husband, Barry, and I were told 20 years ago that our daughter, Katherine, would have cerebral palsy, we didn’t really understand what that meant. We didn’t know what that would look like, or what to do next. So we started reading, and we learned that it can be different for…
Read MoreWhat Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me – Karen Caraballo
By Karen Caraballo, Funding Specialist, Peoria, IL National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 to honor the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. The National Park Service and government partners work to share the history, heritage, and…
Read MoreWhat Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me – Edwin Ramirez
By Edwin Ramirez, Customer Service Representative, New York City, NY I’m from Lima, Peru, and I’m what they call a mestizo, someone who has Peruvian and European heritage. For me personally, my grandad was from Europe and my other grandfather was from Africa. My grandmother was an ethnic Quechua person, also known as Amerindians. I came to…
Read MoreNational Disability Independence Day – Emily Lovett
By Emily Lovett – NSM paralegal National Disability Independence Day is observed on July 26th. On this date in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed to provide protections from employment discrimination and advocate for better access to goods, services and communications for people with disabilities. In observance of National Disability Independence Day,…
Read MoreThe Future of Technology-Driven Care
The fact that technology plays a vital role in healthcare, including complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), is no surprise. But during the global pandemic, technology-driven healthcare options—everything from telehealth appointments to remote service evaluations—earned a place in the spotlight as our industry worked to provide essential CRT services in ways that simultaneously met clients’ needs while…
Read MoreMilitary Appreciation Month
The U.S. Armed Forces play an important role in the protection, history and development of our country. Throughout the month of May, observances including Military Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Memorial Day offer dedicated reminders to pause and reflect on the selfless sacrifices of men and women in service. For…
Read MorePride Month Series 2021 – Pt 2
By John Mock, Regional Director of Market Development June is Pride Month, a month-long awareness initiative and celebration of the lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) community. NSM is excited to recognize Pride month and honor what it means to our team members. Throughout the month we will include personal stories from employees discussing…
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