Wheelchair users push priorities during Roll on Capitol Hill
By HME News Staff
Updated 11:59 AM CDT, Mon July 10, 2023
WASHINGTON – About 100 wheelchair users from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., recently for the United Spinal Association’s 11th Roll on Capitol Hill. They led more than 160 office visits with legislators and their staff to discuss three policy priorities: improve air travel protections, wheelchair coverage and accessible ground transportation. “I always say that this ‘isn’t my thing,’” said wheelchair user Meg Hammond, who represented Ohio. “I’m super uncomfortable when speaking about myself and expressing any needs I have (let alone legislation needs). However, it’s taught me just how important my voice can be. My voice matters. And when individual voices come together to express the same needs, the stories can be deafening, and that’s when the change happens.” The sponsors for the event included the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), Permobil, Hollister, Coloplast, NCART, BraunAbility, MK Battery, Numotion and Quantum Rehab.
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