Posts by Sydney Broussard
Streamlining the CRT New Equipment Process
How the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is working to create a new model to ease the stress of the new equipment process For complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) users, navigating the process of getting new equipment can sometimes be confusing, frustrating and often time-consuming. But Dr. Anjali Shah and her team at the University…
Read MorePlanting Seeds of Hope in Jamaica
NSM’s 2022 Humanitarians of the Year reflect on helping residents of Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica gain increased mobility and independence The days were long, the work was hard, and the temperature—well, it was hot—but Jane Schmitz was hooked after one trip to Jamaica with Mustard Seed Communities’ wheelchair team. “I’ve been going for five…
Read MoreThe Value of CRT
AGT’s Ben Waites weighs in on why CRT matters: independence, opportunity and hope Singer Ben Waites, known for his 2022 appearance on season 17 of “America’s Got Talent,” recently spoke at NSM’s annual symposium. Sharing heartwarming stories from his life as well as songs, Waites talked about the value of the Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT)…
Read MoreSetting the Stage with Jonathan Lengel
With a Netflix movie and Sundance premiere under his belt, the teenager is making acting his career Jonathan Lengel feels at home on the stage. After all, he’s been acting and singing since kindergarten. “My kindergarten teacher actually sat down with my parents and told them I had to find a theater program,” Lengel recalls.…
Read MoreStrategy for Success
How NSM client Harold Schapelhouman’s out-of-the-box thinking helps him keep moving forward Finding out-of-the-box solutions to non-traditional problems has been a key characteristic of Harold Schapelhouman’s career. But after a life-altering accident in 2013, it also became a trademark of his life. “Something I used to teach in training was to find ways to adapt,…
Read MoreData Driven Change
In today’s world, data is king. Analytics are key components of our favorite professional sports, drive advertising and shape business and retail decisions. Healthcare is no different. By analyzing data gleaned from patients, healthcare providers can make informed decisions and develop policies and practices that are rooted in evidence. All across the CRT industry, leaders…
Read MoreGary Sinise Foundation
Serving America’s Heros THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION KEEPS VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS MOVING FORWARD The Gary Sinise Foundation’s mission is clear: to support service members, veterans, first responders and defenders in need, as well as their families. “For over 40 years, Gary has made it his life’s mission to serve those who protect and keep…
Read MoreMade to Move
Kick It Up Reebok is launching its first line of adaptive footwear, developed in collaboration with Zappos Adaptive. The Reebok Fit to Fit collection includes features like zippers, heel pull tabs, extra wide options, removable sock liners and low-cut designs for enhanced accessibility. To create the shoes, Reebok enlisted the help of people with disabilities,…
Read MoreLeading Your Best Life
Anam Cara By Chris Slavin When Earle, a handsome male yellow Labrador retriever from NEADS: World Class Service Dogs, and I were matched almost seven years ago, I knew I was getting a dog that was going to increase my independence in a world that is not always easy to negotiate with a physical disability.…
Read MoreVictoria VanValkenburgh
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT NSM ACCESS SALES REP, NEW YORK As a volunteer firefighter and NSM Access Consultant, Victoria VanValkenburgh doesn’t expect her two jobs to intersect. But this past spring, VanValkenburgh found herself using her training as a firefighter to save the life of an NSM client. Last April, VanValkenburgh was on her way to a…
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