Posts Tagged ‘Inspiration for your Mobility Journey’
Try Everything
Five years after a spinal cord injury, Makayla Noble is embracing a new adventure: moving into a home with her sister, Myriah Five years ago, they were just song lyrics. Now, Shakira’s Zootopia anthem, “Try Everything,” has become Makayla’s life motto. “Right after my accident, I would sing that song to everyone who came into…
Read MoreTips for Traveling with Your Wheelchair
A Guide to Air Travel Expert insight from Brian Perkowski, ATP and CRT users Jonathan Lengel and John Morris What are the best tips for flying with a wheelchair? Plan ahead with your airline, document your wheelchair before travel, provide clear handling instructions, remove detachable components, understand battery requirements, arrive early and inspect your…
Read MoreHow One Wheelchair User Invented a Better Catheter Stabilization Device
After 30 years of navigating life with a spinal cord injury, Michelle Drake turned firsthand experience into an FDA-registered innovation designed to improve comfort, mobility and catheter stabilization. A wheelchair user for 30 years, Michelle Drake has become a master problem-solver. At 18, she suffered a spinal cord injury in a “nasty car accident” that…
Read MoreDoes Insurance Cover Transportation for Wheelchair Repair or Evaluation Appointments?
In most cases, no. Many private health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid programs do not routinely cover transportation to Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) evaluations, fittings or repair appointments. At a Glance What Does Insurance Typically Cover for Transportation to CRT Appointments? NEMT is an insurance benefit that provides transportation to medical appointments for individuals who don’t have a reliable or accessible way to get there. It’s most commonly…
Read MoreAugmentative & Alternative Communication Devices for Autism: A Guide for Parents
How Speech-Generating Devices Help Kids Communicate Experts: Keri Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, and Chelsea Nall, OTR/L, CSRS, ATP At-a-Glance Summary: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for autism help children communicate using speech-generating technology, pictures and words. These tools can reduce frustration, improve social interaction and support speech development. In this guide, experts explain the benefits of AAC devices, how they work and how to…
Read MorePanther Park: Louisville’s $1 Million Accessible Playground for Children of All Abilities
At-A-Glance What began as one mother’s wish for her son became Panther Park, a nearly $1 million inclusive playground in Louisville, Kentucky. The park gives children of all abilities — including those who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices — a safe and fun space to play together. What Is an Inclusive Playground? An inclusive playground is designed so children of all abilities can…
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