National Seating & Mobility

Today is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Awareness Day. DMD is one of many types of MD disorders. It's characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Learn more and find resources from CureDuchenne: https://bit.ly/3zjFekt

With summer coming to a close and back-to-school in full swing, many people are planning end-of-season road trips. We chatted with two CRT users who are frequent travelers and an NSM ATP about road trip travel tips. Check out the first post in this series in Let’s Get Moving Journal: https://bit.ly/4cYH1OG Be sure to keep an eye out for more tips later this month!

The new chair looks great, Emily! Thanks so much for tagging us in this post on Instagram. Want to be featured on our social media? Be sure to tag us in your posts!

September is Service Dog Month. In this article from Let's Get Moving Journal, Chris Slavin shares about her relationship with her service dog Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3z8GLyL [Image features a photo of Chris sitting on the dirt next to Earle, with her wheelchair in the background. Graphic reads, "Earle seems to look at each moment as both an adventure and an opportunity to share love, he makes my path, and the path of others, smoother and more joyful." There's another photo of Chris hugging Earle, and a photo fo Earle standing on the grass looking off camera.]

The 4Front® 2 and 4Front® 2 HD power wheelchairs from Quantum Rehab represent the next generation of front-wheel drive. They carry a 300- and 450-pound weight capacity, respectively, to fit a diverse range of users who prefer a front-wheel drive powerchair. Smart Traction Control (STC) and Smooth Ride Suspension (SRS) help users transition obstacles with stability while maintaining comfort and unmatched driving performance. Safe Seat Elevation provides 10” of power adjustable seat elevation, giving a user increased access to higher surfaces while maintaining a speed of up to 3.5 mph (4Front 2) and 2.7 mph (4Front 2 HD). Both the 4Front 2 and 4Front 2 HD are available in 16 distinct colors and are compatible with the Q-Logic 3e controller and Quantum’s backup camera. There are multiple seating sizes and seat-to-floor heights available for each, and each are available with a variety of seating and positioning systems, including Quantum’s TRU Balance® 4. Learn more about the 4Front 2 here: https://bit.ly/3wBKrm7

As back-to-school season begins, kids using complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) often need extra planning to transition from summer to the school year. We spoke with Cristina Stanila from the Chicago area, who is preparing her 5-year-old son, Matthew, for preschool. Matthew, who has a rare genetic disorder and uses a wheelchair, is starting his third year of preschool. Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/476tiEo

September is Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Awareness Month. Muscular dystrophy refers to a number of disease that cause progressive loss of muscle mass resulting in weakness, and, sometimes, loss of mobility. Learn more and find resources from Muscular Dystrophy Association: https://bit.ly/3mxUNBr

Thank you, Jill, for tagging us in this video of Sammy on Instagram! "Children with Down syndrome continue to need stroller support as they grow. These special needs strollers provide more postural support to keep Sammy properly aligned and often can accommodate medical equipment like an oxygen tank or a ventilator if the child needs it. They have enhanced safety features and can be customized for Sammy’s individual needs! Thank you NSM in Flowood for being so amazing to work with!!!!!!" Do you want to be featured on our social media? Be sure to tag us in your posts!

NSM client Will Fargas recently took us along to see what a day in his life looks like as he heads to work in Manhattan. Accessibility and complex rehab technology (CRT) equipment are so important in the lives of our clients, which is why it’s so important that we continue to advocate for improved benefits in the disability community. Read our interview in Let’s Get Moving Journal here: https://bit.ly/472Drlx

The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games kick off today! Tracy Otto, a determined W1 female Para Archer, will proudly represent the United States during the games. As a C5 quadriplegic, Tracy relies on Cheelcare's Companion Q power add-on daily to overcome the numerous challenges she faces in her pursuit of athletic excellence. “Being a Para Archer comes with many challenges, especially when I travel. Oftentimes, I would find myself stuck in a hotel room in other beautiful countries, missing out on an adventure due to the terrain—usually cobblestones, dirt, and other inaccessible areas—and exhaustion from pushing my chair. Not only that, but venues for archery are often not accessible due to the same issue of the terrain, usually grass or turf, which makes it incredibly difficult and exhausting for me to navigate. The device isn’t just beneficial for myself either. Gone are the days where my caregiver/boyfriend has to struggle to push me on top of managing all of my things. “Now that I have the Companion Q, my quality of life, independence, and physical well-being have changed dramatically! I can now go places and do things without struggling and enjoy life in a way I thought I had lost forever. I am so incredibly grateful to Cheelcare for this amazing device.” – Tracy Otto, US Paralympic Athlete