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Wayne Grau, Executive Director of NCART talks about the seating and mobility industry and what comes next. Don't miss this one!

Katy Roberts, managing director with Raccoon Media Group, discusses the upcoming Abilities International Accessibility Conferences. Please join and learn about this special show, tailored for Complex Rehab Technology professionals and stakeholders.

Weesie Walker and Gerry Dickerson from NRRTS join Greg Packer and Wayne Grau from NCART to talk about CRT Advocacy. Join us for a great conversation. This episode is brought to you by the Premier Sponsors of the September 14 CRT Virtual Congressional Fly-In: Alliance RehabNational Seating & MobilityNumotionQuantumReliable MedicalRiftonVisit CRTAccess.com to learn about the Fly-In and register, for free, to help raise awareness of Complex Rehab Technology.

Tom Borcherding, industry veteran and CRT advocate, recently accepted the business development responsibility at LUCI. Today, Tom discusses how manufacturers can help raise awareness of CRT. This episode is brought to you by the Premier Sponsors of the September 14 CRT Virtual Congressional Fly-In: Alliance RehabNational Seating & MobilityNumotionQuantumReliable MedicalRiftonVisit CRTAccess.com to learn about the Fly-In and register, for free, to help raise awareness of Complex Rehab Technology.

Katy Stevens, recently named 2021 HME Woman of the Year during a virtual presentation hosted by VGM, has a keen eye for doing great things for people that need Complex Rehab Technology (CRT). I talked with Katy about how providers and Rehab Technology Suppliers can help raise awareness of CRT to provide greater access and independence for the people that need it. This episode is brought to you by the Premier Sponsors of the September 14 CRT Virtual Congressional Fly-In: Alliance RehabNational Seating & MobilityNumotionQuantumReliable MedicalRiftonVisit CRTAccess.com to learn about the Fly-In and register, for free, to help raise awareness of Complex Rehab Technology.

Jean L. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician internationally recognized for her work in assistive technology.  She is an  an educator and consultant to every facet of the assistive technology and seating & mobility world. Jean has authored and edited a couple great works including a video series entitled "Spending or Investing - Funding Assistive Technology"... a terrific series designed to provide support for smoothing-out the ridiculously complex funding process for Assistive Technology. Today Jean and I discuss the need for CRT advocacy and awareness building and the role clinicians can play. This episode is brought to you by the Premier Sponsors of the September 14 CRT Virtual Congressional Fly-In: Alliance RehabNational Seating & MobilityNumotionQuantumReliable MedicalRiftonVisit CRTAccess.com to learn about the Fly-In and register, for free, to help raise awareness of Complex Rehab Technology.

Jenny Siegle is a full-time producer for Altitude Sports in Denver, Colorado. Jenny also works as a replay operator for the Colorado Rockies during baseball season and in 2021 she joined the Denver Broncos Public Relations game day staff. She is an amazing advocate for Complex Rehab Technology  and a role model for all of us who want to make a difference. Join us and listen as Jenny tells her story. This episode is brought to you by the Premier Sponsors of the September 14 CRT Virtual Congressional Fly-In: Alliance RehabNational Seating & MobilityNumotionQuantumReliable MedicalRiftonVisit CRTAccess.com to learn about the Fly-In and register, for free, to help raise awareness of Complex Rehab Technology.

It took a couple years, but Laurie finally agreed to be  a guest on the podcast, and I'm very happy... even excited Laurie is Executive Editor of Mobility Management magazine and sees a lot, hears a lot, knows everybody, and shares the passion - definitely has the Song In Her Heart - for Complex Rehab Technology and the amazing people that make it all happen. She's been smack dab in the middle of the seating & mobility industry for 20 years and her insights, her perspective, her background, her story will leave you wanting more. But don't take my word for it... listen-up!

Dr. Mark Schmeler is a busy guy but he took the time to talk with me about the 2022 ISS and the DRRP Program: Research on Healthcare Policy and Disability... Assessment and Investigation of New Coverage Policies for Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) within a Contemporary Accountable Care Environment.  I know a lot of us are up in the air about whether or not there will be a face-to-face ISS, so please join me and listen while Mark explains ISS status and gives us a progress update on the the 5 year long DRRP project. And Happy New Year!

Brooke Ellison, PhD is an Associate Professor of health policy and medical ethics at Stony Brook University. Following a car accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator at age eleven, Dr. Ellison graduated from Harvard University in 2000... and hasn't stopped since! Her accomplishments, her background, her insights make her one of the most interesting and truly visionary people I've ever met. Visit Brooke's website - https://www.brookeellison.com/ - to learn all that Brooke can do to help us make the world a better place. "In life, we are taught to look both ways, as if there were only two..." Brooke Ellison Please join us for a very enlightened and enlightening conversation.

Linda Norton is the manager of learning and development for Motion, a leading mobility and accessibility solutions provider serving clients of all ages in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Additionally, she is on faculty at the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and Western University’s Advanced Health Care Practice–Wound Healing program. Linda serves on the board for NRRTS Canada and the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, an interprofessional representation of sectors of the health care community to address the issue of pressure injuries in the Canadian population. And, with all that, she made time to speak with me. Join us for a great episode while we Talk Rehab.

Have you ever wanted to get in front of your legislators and tell them what you think? Let them know what you think they should be doing? Me Too! And now is your chance.  NCART and NRRTS are hosting a Virtual CRT Congressional Fly-In to do just that... to raise awareness for the plights and issues surrounding access to Complex Rehab Technology (CRT). Join me and listen to this episode with Don Clayback and Mickae Lee from NCART and Weesie Walker, ATP/SMS from NRRTS as they explain what it is and how it works.

Tamara became an occupational therapist more than 40 years ago, graduating with a B.A. in OT from St. Catherine University.  In 1981 she earned an advanced Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine, Early Intervention Emphasis from the University of Washington. She and her family moved to Missoula in 1983, where her Montana career began by work at the Child Development Center for ten years.  Over time her interest in and passion for 24 hour posture care and management developed and grew. Tamara is a RESNA certified Assistive Technology Professional/Seating and Mobility Specialist, and completed Advanced Postural Care certificates through the Open College Network, West Midlands (UK). She directs two nonprofits based in Missoula, Eleanore’s Project and Posture 24/7 – focusing internationally and domestically on her special interests.

Dr. Viswanathan has her eyes, ears, and sensors on the future as well as on her vision to improve the quality of life through the development of assistive technologies. Her company, Braze Mobility, produces Blind Spot Sensor Systems for people that use wheelchairs. Author of several publications, Pooja completed her PhD in Computer Science (Assistive Technology) at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Viswanathan spent some time with me talking about Braze Mobility and how she got into the field of smart wheelchair technologies.  Please join us for a very interesting episode.

Occupational Therapist for over 30 years, President of Therapy Now, Author of More Than 4 Wheels, and member of NRRTS Canadian Advisory Committee, Sheila Buck took time to share her story for us. Please listen while Sheila paints a picture of her passion for providing freedom and independence through Complex Rehab Technology, Seating & Mobility, and Assistive technology.