NMEDA QAP Certified Dealers Continue to Grow Recognizing the need to provide quality selection, safety and service to their customers, a growing number of dealers are becoming National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) QAP certified. This recognition provides accountability to the public for the dealership to deliver reliable products and service with trained adaptive technology technicians. The NMEDA Quality Assurance Program, or QAP, is a nationally recognized accreditation program for the adaptive mobility equipment industry. It is based on the guiding principle that quality is the ultimate key to operating a successful business. The program was developed to assist consumers in the process of selecting dealers to meet their transportation needs.  QAP was also established to assist third party payers in the choice of quality vendors.  NMEDA’s Quality Assurance Program, in fact, is the only accreditation program within the adaptive equipment industry governing personal transportation. The QAP designation enhances vehicle modification and adaptive equipment installation in a manner consistent with the highest standards available in the industry. It binds dealers to industry best practices, an in-house crash testing program and proven shop practices that assure the highest level of performance and safety. That kind of work, that kind of care, that kind of integrity are what establish customer trust, and customer trust is a key to business success. All QAP Dealers have proven their ability for quality by virtue of successfully navigating the QAP process. You can learn more about NMEDA QAP Certification at www.nmeda.org MobilityWorks in Elite Ford QAV Group of Conversion Van Modifiers MobilityWorks is one of only 13 Wheelchair Van Conversion companies designated as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM). Ford Motor Company provides quality guidelines for final stage manufacturers building on Ford chassis vehicle products. These guidelines include process controls, quality controls, customer support and management practices. The Qualified Vehicle Modifier(QVM) program is Ford Motor Company's quality assurance recognition given to after-market adative equipment installers that meet manufacturing "best practices" guidelines.. First Annual Thunder in the Valley Games in Saginaw, MI The first annual Thunder in the Valley Games for athletes with disabilities are scheduled for June 20-22, 2008 in Saginaw, MI. The Games offer an amazing opportunity to bring people with disabilities together to compete in a very similar model to the Paralympics. The Games are open to all athletes, regardless of age or ability. Proceeds from Thunder in the Valley Games will be used to help Michigan Sports Unlimited, Inc., which recognizes the value of sports and recreation in the lives of individuals with disabilities. If you know someone who would like to participate in an event, Please notify them to download the entry form at www.thunderinthevalleygames.com

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May, 2008

MobilityWorks' Santa Clara Hosting its 1st Annual Open House & Equipment Show Friday & Saturday, May 16th - 17th

The MobilityWorks dealership in Santa Clara, CA (formerly known as South Bay Mobility), is hosting its first annual OPEN HOUSE & EQUIPMENT SHOW, May 16 & 17, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Among the many vendors will be B&D Independence, Benton Medical, Braun Ability, Bruno Independent Living, J&J Independence Technology, Sure-Lok, Vantage Mobility (VMI), and many more. Stop in and learn about mobility equipment, meet with mobility consultants and make new friends. Food and refreshments will be provided daily. The Santa Clara location is at 2010 Duane Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054.

Call Marco Orozco for more details. Go to our San Jose page for maps and contact information.

April, 2008

MobilityWorks Pittsburgh Helps MDA Stride N Ride

The 2008 Stride N Ride for Muscular Dystrophy was held Saturday March 29th at the Monroeville Mall just East of Pittsburgh. Team MobilityWorks was anchored by Captain Clint Rabold who coordinated volunteers and organized the fund raising, Participants included Clint Rabold, Bob Abercrombie, Lynne Sefchik, Peter Weagraff and Lance Alexander. Participation was made possible through the support of Tom Laird, Tom Weimer and Mike Cline, all of whom kept the branch operations up and running so that the volunteers could Stride N Ride.

This year, the activity netted a record $44,000 which beat last year by more than $15,000. The next group event scheduled for the Pittsburgh team of MBW is the Walk for a Health Community at Heinz Field.

March, 2008

MobilityWorks Hosts Occupational Therapy Seminar

MobilityWorks recently held a training seminar for OT graduate students from Duquesne University, the 5th such event hosted at our Pittsburgh location. The event was attended by about 20 students, along with CDRS Amy Lane and instructor Diana Reichenbach. Similar sessions have also been held for OT graduate students from Chatham College.

The group was welcomed by MobilityWorks Pittsburgh General Manager Lance Alexander, who also provided an overview of MobilityWorks’ role in the adaptive driving process. Students then received classroom training focused solely on adaptive driving aids from Amy Lane. She detailed how specific equipment is indicated for different types of injuries and disabilities. Product demonstrations were provided by Certified Mobility Consultants Clint Rabold and Bob Abercrombie.

If you would like to schedule an adaptive equipment seminar in your area for OT/PT graduates, please contact the Marketing Department at ask@mobilityworks.com in the MobilityWorks Akron, OH office.

Other Recent Postings

MobilityWorks Commercial Division Helping To Improve Border Security

The MobilityWorks Commercial Division recently delivered a whole new fleet of border patrol transport vehicles to the Wackenhut Transportation Facility in Tucson, Arizona.

Since October 2006, Wackenhut has been providing transportation services to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) along the Southwest Border, including San Diego, El Centro, El Paso, Yuma, Tucson, Marfa, Del Rio, Laredo and Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sectors. Services provided by Wackenhut includes ground transportation services, courtroom transportation, security services and other related transportation and guard services.

The CBP transportation contract with Wackenhut enables officers and agents to perform their priority law enforcement activities. In fiscal year 2007, Wackenhut transported over 580,000 detainees and freed up over 600,000 hours for CBP Officers and Border Patrol Agents to perform their primary law enforcement and investigative duties.

MobilityWorks Recognized for Entrepreneurial Growth & Inner City Achievements

  

MobilityWorks was recently recognized by Inc 5000, Inner City 100 and Weatherhead 100 for its entrepreneurship and growth, demonstrating continued success for the company.

About the Weatherhead 100:

Weatherhead 100 - Since its inception in 1987, the Weatherhead 100 has been the event that showcases the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Qualifying companies must show consistent growth over the last five years. For more information go to Weatherhead 100.

About Inc. 5000:

Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 is the most comprehensive look ever at the entrepreneurial engine driving the U.S. economy, recognizing the 5,000 fastest growing companies in America and what makes them work. For more information go to Inc. 5000.

About Inner City 100:

For the past nine years, Inc. and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) have teamed up to recognize America's fastest-growing urban businesses through the annual Inner City 100 list. Inc.com describes these companies as ' leaders in their communities'. For more information go to Inner City 100. MobilityWorks is ranked No. 31.