Tag: Mobility
WHILL: Let’s rethink how we view mobility devices
April 14, 2026HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – WHILL has released a white paper, “Designing for Dignity: Reshaping Perceptions of Mobility,” to explore how design, technology and human-centered thinking are redefining how people adopt and experience mobility solutions. The company, which offers autonomous mobility services, says the report highlights a critical insight: While mobility devices are traditionally viewed through a clinical lens, emotional and social barriers, rather than physical limitations, are...
Next Day Access surpasses more than 100 territories
March 3, 2026HME News Staff
TROY, Mich. – Next Day Access, a leading provider of accessibility and mobility solutions for residential and commercial customers, is entering 2026 with more than 100 territories open across the U.S., serving thousands of clients in 34 states and Canada. This triple-digit growth marks a significant moment in the brand’s growth and positions the company to meet increasing demand driven by the nation’s aging population. “This milestone represents not just the exceptional...
Motion hosts sales conference
April 28, 2025HME News Staff
TORONTO – Motion hosted a National Sales Conference April 6-8. On the second day of the event, the company welcomed 43 supplier partners, including Amylior, Bruno Independent Living Aids, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare and Freedom Concepts, for a Vendor Expo that offered its sales and leadership team the chance to experience a full day of learning and networking. The event also included a special recognition presentation for the four founders of Motion Specialties: David Harding, Janet Kerr, Doug...
Merits expands portfolio with Aergo
April 2, 2025HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Merits Health Products has acquired Aergo, a U.K.-based company specializing in postural management solutions for wheelchair users.
The acquisition accelerates Merits’ roadmap toward creating a fully integrated ecosystem of smart mobility solutions that leverage data and connectivity to improve outcomes and health care provider insights.
“The acquisition of Aergo Health aligns perfectly with our mission of enabling independence and accessibility...
Wasem’s Pharmacy expands into home medical
March 18, 2025HME News Staff
CLARKSTON, Wash. - Wasem’s Pharmacy & Home Medical has expanded into the home medical space, offering mobility products and personalized service to meet the needs of seniors and individuals with mobility needs. The company now offers a curated selection of mobility products, including lift chairs, power scooters and wheelchairs. "What sets Wasem's apart from typical furniture stores offering standard lift chairs or Amazon and other online retailers is our commitment to quality, durability...
FODAC to host fundraiser
March 18, 2025HME News Staff
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Friends of Disabled Adults and Children will host its annual Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll on May 3 at Stone Mountain Park’s Railroad Pavilion to bring together people of all abilities for a “movement that makes a difference.” The event encourages people to move in their own way – whether it’s running, walking or rolling – to raise funds for FODAC’s HME Program, which provides mobility aids at little to no cost for individuals...
RoundTable Health Care now serves Outer Banks
August 15, 2024HME News Staff
BARCO, N.C. – RoundTable Health Care, a provider of home respiratory and mobility products and services, has opened a new location in Barco, N.C., to serve patients throughout the Outer Banks and surrounding areas, according to the Island Free Press. COO Joeli Olson told the newspaper the company opened a new location in Barco, because people in the area have had to travel an hour or more to larger cities like Norfolk, Va., to get services. “We are excited to be taking a locally owned...
Rehab Medical adds office in Houston
August 12, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Rehab Medical is adding a new office in Houston to offer residents in the eastern and central regions of Texas access to the company’s specialized mobility services. Rehab Medical already has offices in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. “The addition of our Houston location continues the strong trend of growth throughout the state of Texas,” said Kenneth Flaming, Rehab Medical’s regional vice president of sales. “We've seen tremendous success serving...
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....
CTF releases position statement
February 28, 2024HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – The Clinician Task Force (CTF) has released a “Scope of Practice for Seating and Wheeled Mobility Clinical Services” to define occupational and physical therapy roles and responsibilities in seating and wheeled mobility services. The position statement, completed in December 2023, also provides guidance for educators, rehabilitation professionals, medical providers, funding sources, policymakers and seating and wheeled mobility manufacturers. “We saw...