by National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association), founded in 1989, is the non-profit trade organisation that accredits adaptive vehicle equipment dealers through its Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Its consumer section is the primary free guide for people beginning the vehicle modification journey in North America.
The consumer resources section explains how to get a driving evaluation from a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS), what types of vehicle modifications exist (hand controls, wheelchair van lifts and ramps, tie-down systems, transfer seats, reduced-effort steering and braking, voice-activated controls), and how to use the QAP dealer locator to find an accredited provider. It also lists automaker mobility reimbursement programmes from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, and Hyundai that offer cash rebates on adaptive equipment installation.
Drivers and passengers with mobility impairments, wheelchair users, people with limb differences, veterans, and others who need a vehicle adapted for safe and independent transportation.
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