Tag: Accessibility
United Spinal seeks ‘positive’ change around accessible parking
January 9, 2025HME News Staff
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association has published “The Complete Guide to Accessible Parking,” a new resource for people with disabilities. This guide follows the Disability Etiquette Guide and the Wheelchair Emergency Preparedness Compendium published in 2024. “United Spinal Association's Complete Guide to Accessible Parking is the result of nearly three years of hearing from and meeting with our members, examining the many problems that exist with accessible parking,”...
HME Home Health launches accessibility site
November 6, 2024HME News Staff
RICHMOND, B.C. – HME Home Health has a newly redesigned accessibility website (www.hmeaccessibility.com/) that will allow users to complete online purchasing of stair lifts ramps, ceiling lifts and other accessibility products. “HME has always been a leader in the accessibility market,” said Robert Boscacci, CEO and co-founder. “Our new website allows for e-commerce accessibility purchasing and is one of the first in Canada.” HME Home Health has eight locations and more...
Honest Medical incorporates ADA standards in updated website
July 1, 2024HME News Staff
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Honest Medical has updated its e-commerce website with thousands of health care products to make it more accessible for people with disabilities. The company made the updates in accordance with new Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. “At Honest Medical, we believe everyone deserves equal access to the medical supplies they need to live healthy lives,” said CEO Mike Greenan. “That’s why we’re thrilled to announce these significant...
ATF Medical names new exec
May 21, 2024HME News Staff
NEWNAN, Ga. – ATF Medical has appointed Katherine Nelson as vice president of national sales. Nelson, who is based in Las Vegas, will oversee the company’s efforts to market its comprehensive, integrated mobility and accessibility services for seriously injured workers throughout the country. “Katherine is a highly accomplished account management and sales professional,” said James Rogalsky, ATF Medical’s senior vice president, rehab technology and adaptive housing solutions....
United Spinal, Airbnb look to increase travel accessibility
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association is partnering with Airbnb to create an Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy for people with mobility disabilities to increase hosting opportunities and grow the number of listings with accessibility features. "Airbnb shares our commitment to making worldwide travel accessible for wheelchair users, including identifying lodgings with accessibility features at their destinations," says Vincenzo Piscopo, United Spinal CEO and president. "We are excited...
SageHome buys Safe Showers
October 5, 2023HME News Staff
ATLANTA – SageHome, a portfolio company of Cairngorm Capital Partners, has acquired Safe Showers, a bath remodeling business that specializes in fast installations to help seniors and others with access difficulties live safely at home. This acquisition extends SageHome’s operations into Texas and across the South and reflects a step change in the company’s acquisition activity. “We are delighted to welcome Chris and the Safe Showers team to SageHome,” said Brain Hutto,...
Next Day Access opens in Dallas
September 13, 2023HME News Staff
DALLAS – Next Day Access has opened a new location in Dallas, its fourth in Texas. The Next Day Access Central Dallas franchise, a provider of residential and commercial accessibility and mobility products, is owned by Dave and Phairat Rice. “We are excited to open our doors and begin providing customers with accessibility solutions,” said Dave Rice, owner/CEO. “With being in such a niche industry, not many people know the type of products that exist to help them age safely...
Next Day Access debuts in Dallas
May 2, 2023HME News Staff
CELINA, Texas – Next Day Access has opened a new franchise location in Dallas-Celina co-owned by husband-and-wife Brien and Lesli Caldwell. Brien has a marketing degree and has 30 years of marketing experience across various industries, including airline, hospital and casino. Lesli has a psychology degree and recently retired from a 25-year career with Geico. “With this opportunity, we are most excited about having the chance to positively impact a person’s and even their family’s...
Lifeway Mobility debuts in Cleveland
April 10, 2023HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Lifeway Mobility has opened a new location in Cleveland, its second in Ohio. The company will offer stair lifts, wheelchair ramps and lifts, home elevators and a variety of transfer aid and bath safety solutions to those living in greater Cleveland and surrounding areas, including Akron, Canton and Youngstown. “We can’t wait to leverage our 20-plus years of experience in nearby Pittsburgh & Erie to help people in the Cleveland metro area with their mobility needs,”...
Ability Center rebrands as United Access
April 5, 2023HME News Staff
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Ability Center will rebrand its 18 locations to United Access. The name change brings the total number of United Access locations to 50, significantly expanding the brand’s presence along the West Coast and securing its position as the second largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vehicles, mobility products and services in the United States. “We are changing our name, but not our commitment to our customers,” said Chad Blake, senior vice president of sales...