by NMEDA
Founded in 1989, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association serving the auto-mobility industry across the United States and Canada. NMEDA administers the Quality Assurance Programme (QAP), the automotive industry's nationally recognised accreditation for mobility equipment dealers, requiring QAP dealers to meet rigorous safety standards and provide 24-hour emergency service support.
NMEDA's consumer resources include a free zip-code-based Dealer Locator to find QAP-certified dealers near you, plus educational guides on vehicle modification options — from wheelchair ramps and lifts to hand controls, pedal modifications, and wheelchair docking and securement systems. The site explains what to expect from a dealer assessment, how to plan for funding, and what the conversion process involves. NMEDA also advocates before Congress and federal agencies on behalf of people with mobility impairments.
NMEDA's resources are invaluable for anyone who uses a wheelchair or scooter and needs to modify a vehicle, or who needs adaptive driving controls due to limited limb function. Caregivers and family members purchasing an accessible vehicle for a loved one will also find the dealer locator and consumer guides essential starting points.
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