#Unite4CRT
Unite4CRT is an advocacy group made up of people who use CRT (Complex Rehab Technology is individually configured mobility and positioning devices). Their mission is to raise awareness of issues that affect people with disabilities and their access to proper technology. Through lived experience, they discuss resources available to gain employment.
Hosted by Jenny Siegle, Joe Foster and Rachel Zoeller discuss the origins and benefits of this app that equips you with reliable information about the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking areas. Say goodbye to doubts about whether a place is truly accessible.
In this first episode, Unite4CRT Hosts, Jenny Siegle and Jen Mendenhall, discuss these resources with Katherine Carrol who is a subject matter expert on Disability Employment Policy and currently serves as Tri-Chair of the Colorado Employment First Advisory Partnership.
Scroll down and click “View Video Archive of Conversations” to watch videos of previous conversations.
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We are asking you to help us in our efforts to grow! We have postcards for you to share with anyone you know who is already an advocate, activist, or simply wants a place to join with others to talk. Grab a few postcards to carry with you and let people know we want to see them online at our next monthly “Conversations”!
Unite4CRT "Conversations" is a place to share Our Stories. What's your story?
UNITE4CRT is a small group with an Extra Loud Voice.
We want the community to appreciate that complex rehab technology (CRT) is equipment that is medically necessary and individually configured. It can be manual wheelchairs, power wheelchair systems, adaptive seating systems, alternative positioning systems, and other mobility devices that require evaluation, fitting, configuration, adjustment, or programming.
We want insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and the general population to understand that our equipment is customized for the individual user and must be funded.
Our equipment is essential for independence and opportunities for a happy, healthy life.
Essential. Vital. Not Optional.
OUR BELIEFSWe believe that Mobility is a Human Right
We believe Mobility isIndependence
We believe a customized wheelchair seating system is Essential.
We believe we can influence policy change with OUR VOICE. OUR STORIES.
As CRT Users, Suppliers, Clinicians, Manufacturers, Caregivers, Family, and Friends UNITE in monthly Conversations, we share stories and provide education in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm ET. We hope to see you then!
Important Dates
Testimonies
Codi Mendenhall
“Being a part of #Unite4CRT has given me the opportunity to educate myself and others about Complex Rehab Technology. My daughter Codi uses a power wheelchair which gives her freedom and independence. It’s imperative we advocate and educate anyone who will listen about the necessity of CRT. I so appreciate the knowledge and enthusiasm of #Unite4CRT members!”
Jenny Siegle
“Advocating for access to complex rehab technology has become a very important part of my life. The work that I do not only benefits myself, but others in similar situations and others that might not know they will need to utilize that type of equipment sometime in their lives.”
Chris Collin
“I believe that if you don’t voice your opinion then no one knows of the problem. Being a part of this group allows me to fight for the things that I think will help not only myself but my fellow wheelchair users. I have talked with people that have been the voice in the past and I have heard what effect that has had over the years. I can only aspire to do the same. I hope I can lead others to follow also, because together we can improve the lives of many.”
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