National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

As we embark on a new year, we reaffirm our dedication to our mission: advocating and exemplifying excellence in providing safe, reliable transportation solutions to enhance accessibility. We look forward to a year of innovation and positive impact. Happy New Year from NMEDA!

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! 🚨 Voting for the 2025 NMEDA Board of Directors closes tomorrow! The opportunity to vote on bylaws amendments also closes tomorrow. Check your email for your ballot and make your voice heard today!

NMEDA wishes you a season filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. Happy holidays from our team to yours! NMEDA offices are closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. We look forward to serving you in the new year. In the meantime, visit our website at NMEDA.org for any questions.

The final Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions (CAMS) training event of the year ended on a high note. Presented by Bryan Garrison, RKT, CDRS, the event was held at Manatee Mobility Van’s Bradenton location and brought together industry professionals eager to learn more about the automobility and earn free continuing educational credits. With active participation from sponsors BraunAbility, Mobility Innovations, Adapt Solutions and Q’Straint, the representatives provided valuable insights while sparking interest and engagement among participants. “Thank you so much for everything. This was such a good program, and I really learned a lot. I feel like I have a better understanding of how all of this works. I greatly appreciate it and will be sharing all this information with my coworkers.” - Robin Rodriguez, Registered Kinesiotherapist Feedback like this speaks volumes about the event's impact. From the lively discussions to the hands-on activities, the atmosphere was a blend of professionalism and camaraderie. It was a fitting conclusion to a year of growth for the CAMS, marked by the successful rollout of updated coursework that enriched the training experience for all. Check out photos from the event here: https://adobe.ly/3VJzVIn Looking for information on 2025 CAMS events? We're heading to Hawaii, Arkansas and Tennessee in the spring! Get more info in the link in the comments!

Accessible travel can be even more stressful while the busy holiday season is in full swing. NMEDA offers some helpful advice with these travel tips to ease some of the stress. ♿ 🚗 ✈️ Additionally, our friends at United Spinal Association put together a comprehensive and helpful guide for navigating the skies! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eqiqEJBV

Big announcement from the Department of Transportation regarding air travel for those with disabilities! All passengers should be treated with dignity and care, and no one should be worried about their mobility equipment getting damaged while flying. Read more on the changes in the post here.

There's still time to cast your vote for the 2025 NMEDA Board of Directors! Members can also help shape their association by voting on bylaws amendments. Check your email for your ballots and vote today! Voting closes Dec. 31. Have questions? Email info@nmeda.org.

Need QAP labels or any other supplies for the end of the year? Be sure to place your orders in the online store by close of business on Dec. 20! NMEDA offices will be closed for the winter holiday starting Tuesday, December 23 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Shop here: https://lnkd.in/e72jwp_y

Universal Human Rights Month, celebrated annually in December, is a reminder that we all deserve to live with dignity and freedom. NMEDA and its members work each day to break down barriers to build a more inclusive and accessible world. Together, we can work toward a world in which everyone's rights are realized. In pursuit of that, NMEDA is the certifying body for the nationally recognized Quality Assurance Program (QAP), the only accreditation for auto mobility businesses in North America. We are proud of the fact that Vocational Rehabilitation agencies in 31 states and the province of Quebec require QAP accreditation for any business that modifies vehicles in their jurisdiction. This helps ensure safety for all. Learn more about safety-reviewed vehicles and components here: https://lnkd.in/e6Gebqpz