Archive for June 2022
Heart to Heart
PERSONAL STORIES THAT INFORM, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER CREATING CHANGE At 16 years old, Alex Johnson is already working to make the world more accessible. The key, he says, is opening people’s eyes to what it’s really like to use a wheelchair, from navigating heavy doors and steep ramps to reaching the top shelf in the…
Read MoreIf You Can’t Stand up, Stand Out!
IN 2020, OUR WORLDCHANGED DRASTICALLYDUE TO A VIRUS. But my world changed in 1977when a bullet ripped throughmy chest, punctured my lungsand severed my spinal cord.I was angry and frustrated atGod and my friend for pullingthat trigger. But I wasn’t raisedto quit. When I changed myoutlook, I gained confidencein the power of the humanspirit and…
Read MoreDown By The Bay
TWIN LAKES STATE BEACH Located just south of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, this is the beach I grew up going to as a child. The Crow’s Nest restaurant keeps a beach wheelchair on site that can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis. The beach wheelchair makes accessing the beach so easy! Twin Lakes…
Read MoreThe Heart of NSM Champions
MEET FOUR EMPLOYEES THAT EMBODY HONOR, EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, TEAMWORK AND SERVICE. LYNN FERGUSON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL (ATP); CHICAGO, ILLINOIS For Lynn Ferguson, caring for his clients is a calling. Ferguson is the recipient of the 2020 HEARTS award, one of seven awards announced during NSM’s virtual Employee Awards Ceremony in February. “This winner is…
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PERSONAL STORIES THAT INFORM, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER KATHLEEN TEVNAN Kathleen Tevnan has always been inspired by the arts. A painter, world-traveler and aspiring opera star, her passions have continued to fuel her studies and encouraged her to finetune her craft and knowledge of the arts. “As a student, my career goal was to study music…
Read MoreExploring Alternative Funding
WHETHER IT’S AN INSURANCE DENIAL TO NEEDING AN UPGRADE, YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE TO GO WITHOUT THE ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENT YOU NEED. A number of alternative funding sources are available to assist you, no matter your reason. Manufacturer Assistance Permobil Foundation: Focused on empowering strength and independence, the Permobil Foundation achieves this goal in many ways,…
Read MoreSpeak Out
WHILE THE PAST YEAR BROUGHT MANY CHANGES, CHALLENGES REMAIN FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY (CRT). TO GUARANTEE OUR VOICES ARE HEARD, WE MUST STAY IN FRONT OF POLICY MAKERS. The Issue On July 1, Medicare will cut funding for CRT manual wheelchair accessories. This is the most pressing issue CRT users are currently facing. For those…
Read MoreHome & Safety Design
CREATING HAPPY & HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS FOR A LIFETIME IN 2021, THE YOUNGEST BABY BOOMER WILL BE 57 YEARS OLD, WHILE THE OLDEST WILL TURN 75. With an estimated 73 million seniors over the age of 65—most of whom prefer to stay in their homes throughout their lifespan—it’s vital for seniors to take steps now to…
Read MorePower Assist
LIFE SHOULD BE LIVED TO THE FULLEST, AND POWER ASSIST MAKES THAT A REALITY FOR MANY MANUAL WHEELCHAIR USERS. Whether you’re sightseeing on vacation or running your day-to-day errands, power assist can give you a little bit of an extra push when you need it most. While power assist isn’t new, thanks to advancements in…
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