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.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Sign in to leave a review.