If you use a wheelchair or any other medical technology then you may want to find out more about this conference and the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers(NRRTS) organization. With the cutbacks in health care it is getting to be almost impossible to get the appropriate adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities. Even if you have private insurance, don't hold your breath if you need a new adaptive item.
This conference/group is advocating with Congress to get people with disabilities the adapted equipment that they need. If you have a story to tell or want to give your input, make sure to contact them and your local representatives. For every letter that is received, politicians often realize that they represent a whole bunch more of their constituents. So yes, your voice does count!
http://www.nrrts.org/
Press on the event:
http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm201001sRtRH5
Another issue NRRTS is advocating for according to their site is:
"NRRTS supports pursuing federal legislation for a safer more convenient refueling experience for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and parents of children with disabilities. An accessible, communication device to gain the attention of in store personnel would be part of this safer experience. This safer experience also needs to include signage indicating the existence of a calling device and hours that refueling services are available."
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