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Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions

For Case Managers working with people with disabilities

and their caregivers.

Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions forCase Managers Working with People with Disabilities and their Caregivers(CAMS)

Amy Lane, OTR/L, CDRS

Director Education & Training

NMEDA

Tampa, Florida

Introduction

Industry Overview

Who is Involved

Road Map for the Mobility Process

Mobility Solutions Review

• * For people who use wheelchairs

• * For caregivers

• * For people who just need some assistance

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NMEDA

Non-Profit Trade Association Established 1989

Members include: Mobility Equipment

Dealers/ Driver Rehab Specialists/Conversion

Companies/Mobility Equipment

Manufacturers/ Automotive Manufacturers

Goal is to broaden and improve opportunities

for people with disabilities to SAFELY drive or

be SAFELY transported in vehicles modified

with mobility equipment.

Developed to promote quality, safety, and reliability for equipment manufacture, installation and ongoing maintenance in the automotive mobility industry

QAP: Quality Assurance Program

Industry Overview

* Manufacturers

* Mobility Equipment Dealers

* Automotive Dealers

* Driver Evaluators/Trainers

* NMEDA

* Clients/Patients

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Industry Overview

Three Types of Manufacturers

* OEM Automotive

* Mobility Vehicle Modifiers

* Equipment Manufacturers

Industry Overview

Manufacturers - OEM Automotive

Industry Overview

Mobility Modification Manufacturers -Vehicle Conversion Companies

Look for vehicle conversions that are sold and serviced through NMEDA-QAP Dealers

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Bolt-On Equipment Manufacturers

Power Lift SeatsPower Scooter Lifts

Manual LiftsScooter and Chair Carriers

Mechanical Driving ControlsElectronic Driving Controls

Steering controlsVehicle Environmental Controls

Mobility Equipment Dealers

www.nmeda.com

1. Locate a NMEDA-QAP Mobility Equipment DealerDealer locater: www.nmeda.com

2. Consult with a CDRSCDRS locater: www.aded.net

3. Make Your Final Selection and Purchase

4. Get Training on your New Mobility Equipment

5. Apply for Mobility Reimbursements

Starting the Purchasing Process

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YesYesYesYesYesYesHonda

YesYesYesYesYesYesVolvo

YesYesYesYesYesYesChrysler

YesYesYesYesYesYesFord

YesYesYesYesYesYesToyota

YesYesYesYesYesYesGM

Steering &

Accelerator Pedals

(left & right)

Special

Wheelchair

Restraints

Driving

Controls

Power and

Manual Lifts &

Swivel Seats

Wheelchair

Scooter

Rear Lifts

Wheelchair

Accessible

Ramp

Automotive

Manufacturer

YesYesYesYesYesYesHonda

YesYesYesYesYesYesVolvo

YesYesYesYesYesYesChrysler

YesYesYesYesYesYesFord

YesYesYesYesYesYesToyota

YesYesYesYesYesYesGM

Steering &

Accelerator Pedals

(left & right)

Special

Wheelchair

Restraints

Driving

Controls

Power and

Manual Lifts &

Swivel Seats

Wheelchair

Scooter

Rear Lifts

Wheelchair

Accessible

Ramp

Automotive

Manufacturer

Most Common Equipment Covered

• Up to $1000 assistance on new vehicle purchases from these OEM manufacturers• Check State and Federal agencies for additional financial assistance.

* Check each manufacturer for their assistance program specifics

Mobility Assistance Program CoverageMobityMobility Assistance Program Coverage Assistance Program Coverage

Solutions For People Who Use A Wheelchair...and Want to Drive

Side Entry Minivans

Driving Solutions: Lowered Floor Minivans

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Fold-out Ramp Slide-out Ramp

For the Actively Independent: Minivan Solutions

For the Actively Independent: Minivan Tie Down Systems

For the Actively Independent: Other Options

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Toyta Tundra

Pickup trucks equipped with rear lift and power lift and swivel seat*

**Some seats require “Double door: No B pillar configuration”

Wheelchair User/Independent Solutions: Pickup Truck Solutions

Ultimate Freedom Solutions: Driving Yourself

Spinner Knob

Horizontal Steering Controls Dual Brake

and

Gas Controls

Left

Foot

Accelerator

More Driving Solutions: Driving Yourself

Push-Pull

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Solutions for Those Who Need To Transport People In A Wheelchair

Combines wheelchair access with multiple layout

options

Passenger Solutions: Full Size Vans

When Size Matters:Full Size Van Solution

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Side Entry Lowered Floor Minivan

Rear Entry Lowered Floor Minivan

Transporting Passengers: Minivan Solutions

Solutions For Caregivers

Outside Lift for Sedans

For Minivans

Outside Bumper Lift & Carrier

OutsideWheelchair Lifts

Swivel Seating & Power Lifts

Relief for Caregivers: Lift Solutions and More

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Saving the back: Special Seating and Lifts

For People Who Just Need a Little Help Getting Around

Extending your Range of Mobility: Lifts and Seats

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Look for specialty cutaways, power lift seat and chair lifts and other innovative options

Custom Solutions: Many new available options to consider

Find Your Local NMEDA Mobility Specialist:

www.NMEDA.com

Case Studies

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Client• 30-year old Male

• Married and a two-year old son

• “I am a C-5 quadriplegic… I got hurt racing dirt bikes in

2003 when I was 16.”

• Previously drove full size Ford drop floor, complication

in seating position of new child

• Ease of driving mini-van, gas mileage, and ease of new

child loading with closer seating position

Solutions

• Lowered floor mini-van

• Rubber flooring full length

• EZ Lock automatic tie-down for driver position

• EMC L-Series gas and brake

• EMC WL Series offset steering wheel

Spinal Cord Injury

Client• 56-year old female

• Married, one grown child

• Assistive Dog: Gage, graduated August 2014 from Canine

Companions for Independence. Very important for her to help

with tasks like when she drops vehicle remote.

• Previous vehicle was SUV with Bruno Outsider with swing-a-way

platform during relapsing remitting MS.

• Now with progressive MS using power chair at home and three

wheeled scooter outside. Still able to stand somewhat, but

needs ease of access to continue to work.

Solutions• 2015 Toyota Sienna

• BraunAbility Entervan XT conversion for extra head room

• B & D 6-way power base added to driver and passenger positions to help with fatigue from long distance travel.

• Veigel hand control right mount hand controls

• Steering Knob mounted at 8 O’clock

• Q-Lock to hold power chair after transfer

• Rubber flooring for ease of cleaning

Multiple Sclerosis

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Client

• 27-year old female, Teslyn O.

• Currently a student, recently

married

• Left CVA on July 27, 2013

resulting in right hemiparesis

RUE and RLE

• Previous vehicle totaled in

accident

Solutions

• 2011 GMC Acadia with 84,000

miles

• Left Foot Accelerator with

Accelerator Block and quick

release

• Steering Device positioned at 10

O’clock

Stroke

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The National Mobility Equipment Dealers AssociationQuestions?

Amy Lane, OTR/L, CDRSEducation & Training Director

NMEDAamy.lane@nmeda.org

THANK YOU!

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