APTA AT/ Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG

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Please see attached link if interested in filling out a nomination form! neuropt.org/members/nomina…

To share your story with CMS, please see the attached link to get started! NCA - Seat Elevation Systems as an Accessory to Power Wheelchairs (Group 3) (CAG-00461N) - Submit Public Comments (cms.gov) cms.gov/medicare-cover…

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It is incredibly important to protect your arms as a wheelchair user. ANPT has released a factsheet with tips on how you can! @APTANeuroPT #ANPT #NeuroPT #wheelchair

A new 4D Podcast featuring Dr. Debbie Backus and Dr. Laura Rice on Multiple Sclerosis and Wheelchair Use discuss their research in fall risk and fall prevention for wheelchair users with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). neuropt.org/special-intere… @APTANeuroPT @APTADDSIG @ANPT_ATSWMSIG

2nd Annual ANPT Virtual Residency & Fellowship Fair is Nov 29. Prospective Neuro Residents and Fellows come to this FREE Virtual Event to learn more about Neuro Residency Programs and get your questions answered! learn more at bit.ly/3fWY9wJ @APTANeuroPT @resfellsig

The ANPT AWSWM SIG has added a new Fact Sheet on Upper Extremity Protection for WC Users. Check out all their fact sheets at neuropt.org/special-intere… @APTANeuroPT @ANPT_ATSWMSIG

Help get coverage for power seat elevation and standing systems by emailing congress! Visit protectmymobility.org for more information and to send a pre-written email! #ANPT #seatedmobility #protectmymobility #rehabilitation #physicaltherapy

@ShepherdCenter wheelchair skills clinic will help wheelchair users gain or improve their skills @ACRMSCI @ACRMBrainInjur1 @ANPT_ATSWMSIG

Part 1 of the ANPT Wheelchair Curriculum Panel Discussion and Q&A has been posted! Just a reminder that part 2 will be on September 14th. Click the link for more details: m.youtube.com/watch?v=D2js8E….

Learn more about the ANPT Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Curriculum on September 7th and September 14th Learn more and how to register for free at neuropt.org/about-us/news/… @APTANeuroPT @ANPT_ATSWMSIG @APTA_AcadPTEd #APTA_Geriatrics #HomeHealthAPTA #ACAPT2

Learn more about the ANPT Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Curriculum on September 7th and 14th. Register now at NEUROPT.ORG/ABOUT-US/NEWS

Call for advocacy‼️ Help fight for power seat elevation systems for Medicare beneficiaries! Click the link for more details: rise4access.org

Learn more about the ANPT Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Curriculum on September 7th and 14th. Plan to attend webinars for engaging discussions. Learn more and how to register for free at neuropt.org/about-us/news/… @ANPT_ATSWMSIG @APTA_AcadPTEd @APTA_Geriatrics @APTAHomeHealth

The ANPT Stroke SIG just released a new podcast where they discuss wheelchair prescription for the neurologic population with the ANPT Assistive Technology/Seated and Wheeled Mobility SIG. neuropt.org/special-intere… @APTANeuroPT @APTAStrokeSIG @ANPT_ATSWMSIG

Do you have any comments for @CMSGov or @NatCounDis on the importance of revised #DME definitions and extending coverage to critical wheelchair accessories and systems like seat elevation? Submit them by Friday August 12 to PublicComment@ncd.gov. @ANPT_ATSWMSIG @APTANeuroPT

Did you see we were at the top of the July newsletter? How many of you were able to participate in this roundtable?

The National Council on Disability will be hosting a policy roundtable on Medicare Coverage of Seat Elevation and Standing Systems in Power Wheelchairs on Wednesday, August 3, from 1-3pm ET. For more info and to register visit eventbrite.com/e/ncd-medicare… @APTANeuroPT @ANPT_ATSWMSIG