Category: Advocacy
A New Wheelchair from the Inventor of the Steadicam
He’s back with a new invention to help people with disabilities move with the same smoothness as his Steadicam. When…
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These Doctors Admit They Don’t Want Patients With Disabilities
When granted anonymity in focus groups, physicians let their guards down and shared opinions consistent with experiences of many people…
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the…
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Most Accessbile Cities
A survey is pinpointing the 10 most accessible cities around the globe for people with disabilities. Domestically, Las Vegas, New…
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10 Heroes
From the wheelchair-using Black Panther to the ‘cripple suffragette’ – 10 heroes of the disabled rights movement. Brad Lomax in…
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Airlines Pledge To Better Serve Travelers With Disabilities
In a joint statement, American, Delta, United and other major air carriers are committing to a series of new steps…
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I Am Not The Doctor For You
Physicians’ Attitudes About Caring For People With Disabilities. Abstract: People with disabilities face barriers when attempting to gain access to…
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CRT Industry Webinar
It has been a very active couple months for Complex Rehab Technology. Watch the CRT Industry Webinar recording here. Brought…
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Senate Sign-On Letter
A sign-on letter to CMS regarding power seat elevation and standing systems coverage is now being circulated in the Senate…
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One More Day!
CMS has opened a 30-day comment period on Medicare coverage of power seat elevation systems in power wheelchairs. The ITEM Coalition strongly encourages…
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