Tag: Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Numotion helps promote Sing Me a Story
September 7, 2018HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Numotion has partnered with Sing Me a Story Foundation to help share unique stories of kids served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Sing Me a Story, a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tenn., teams children with songwriters to create wonderful stories and songs. “This is an opportunity to bring together the missions of three organizations in a truly unique and positive way,” said Bret Barczak, chief marketing officer at Numotion. “Allowing kids...
In brief: CMS briefs, Invacare hires, KCI slips
November 15, 2013HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - A meeting with CMS and congressional staff on DME competitive bidding, originally cancelled due to the government shutdown, has been set for 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, says The VGM Group. Because the briefings, for staff of the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees, will not be public, VGM and AAHomecare are calling on providers to contact their members of Congress to urge them to attend.
Employees return to Invacare facility
ELYRIA, Ohio - A “small number”...
MDA names Numotion Company of the Year
November 13, 2013HME News Staff
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Muscular Distrophy Association (MDA) has named Numotion the 2013 Company of the Year, the company announced Nov. 11. MDA presented Numotion with the award during the 16th annual Connecticut area Black and Blue Ball in October, according to the release. The organization honored Numotion for supporting the ball, helping with mobility loan closets and volunteering at summer camps. “Numotion is excited to continue its support of the MDA,” stated Mark Miller, Numotion...
Mobility notes: 101 Mobility honored, VMI sponsors MD event
October 22, 2013HME News Staff
WILMINGTON, N.C. and PHOENIX, Ariz.- Mobility providers are being recognized this week for their support of those with physical disabilities. National franchiser 101 Mobility has received Special Employer Recognition during the 2013 Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards. Kelly Mercer, a web developer and graphic designer for 101 Mobility who is hearing impaired, received an Outstanding Employee plaque during the event. “Because of Kelly, we are able to put out almost three websites a...
Quantum Rehab, ATG add muscle to campaign
November 28, 2012HME News Staff
TUCSON, Ariz. - Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility specializing in complex rehab solutions, and ATG Rehab, a provider of power mobility devices, have signed on as national partners for the 2013 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Muscle Walk season, according to a press release. “Partnerships like these are crucial to the association as we continue to build on the success of this annual campaign that provides awareness and funds for research and vital services to families served by...
Some cut where it hurts most
March 3, 2010Liz Beaulieu, Editor
I read a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in January about the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) cutting its $6-million-a-year wheelchair program due to a decrease in donations and a poor return on its investments, both results of the poor economy. The MDA used to provide grants of up to $2,000 for wheelchairs. Now people like 27-year-old Joey Feltner, who called the MDA after his manual wheelchair was stolen recently, can't afford a replacement.
That the MDA is making cuts doesn't...
Muscular Dystrophy Association cuts where it hurts
January 29, 2010Liz Beaulieu, Editor
I read this story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution today about the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) cutting its $6-million-a-year wheelchair program due to a decrease in donations and a poor return on its investments, both results of the poor economy. The MDA used to provide grants of up to $2,000 for wheelchairs. Now people like 27-year-old Joey Feltner, who called the MDA after his manual wheelchair was stolen recently, can't afford a replacement.
In addition to cutting its wheelchair...