Nearly 80 parents, grandparents and relatives of boys with the most common form of muscular dystrophy attended the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy 13th annual Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. in late February.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) members met with the White House Domestic Policy Council and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) to discuss initiatives related to children and youth with disabilities and their families.
Mike Savicki, a triathlete with quadriplegia, has been named spokesman for National Mobility Awareness Month, a new celebration in May that encourages people with disabilities to live active, mobile lifestyles.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced major changes to its Medicare power mobility device (PMD) demonstration project.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 03, 2012
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently released a report comparing the health and well-being of children with special healthcare needs versus children without.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) controversial power mobility device demonstration project would impact claims for most types of power wheelchairs and all scooters in seven highly populous states.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 29, 2011
The plan or demonstration project, which goes into effect Jan. 1, will affect a wide range of power wheelchairs and all scooters in seven states: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York, North Carolina and Texas.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 14, 2011
In the United States, organizations and communities came together to celebrate the mission of International Persons With Disabilities Day and increase understanding of disabilities worldwide.
National Disability Policy: A Progress Report assesses US disability policy and examines how emerging trends and government policies influence the quality of life of Americans with disabilities.
Research and advocacy organization celebrates Disability Employment Awareness month.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 03, 2011
Mark E. Smith of Pride Mobility Products Corp. discusses the ADA and funding for equipment.
Sixty percent of respondents say they prefer the current way Medicaid is administered.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 14, 2011
Ann Eubank becomes VP of community initiatives for United Spinal.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 12, 2011
People for Quality Care joins Facebook, urges consumers to fight for themselves.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 04, 2011
John Gallagher and Seth Johnson outline etiquette and tips for working with your House rep or senator.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 01, 2007
…Can Hurt Your Freedom of Choice
Learn payors' policies and what you can do to help yourself pay for mobility equipment.