Tag: Roll on Capitol Hill
United Spinal’s ROCH provides momentum to wheelchair repair bill
August 28, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – The United Spinal Association says advocacy efforts during its annual Roll on Capitol Hill (ROCH) event have already helped secure new congressional support for legislation that would prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from requiring prior authorization for maintenance and repairs to wheelchairs and other complex rehab technology.
Following 172 meetings with congressional offices during the late-June event, Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., signed on as...
United Spinal hosts lobby day
June 23, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – United Spinal Association will bring nearly 200 wheelchair users and allies to Washington, D.C., for its signature advocacy event, Roll on Capitol Hill, June 22-25. As national policymakers contemplate budget proposals that could slash Medicaid, weaken civil rights protections and roll back vital social programs, ROCH arrives at a time when people with disabilities must find common ground and push back on these escalating attacks, the association says. “Roll on Capitol Hill...
Wheelchair users push priorities during Roll on Capitol Hill
July 10, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – About 100 wheelchair users from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., recently for the United Spinal Association’s 11th Roll on Capitol Hill. They led more than 160 office visits with legislators and their staff to discuss three policy priorities: improve air travel protections, wheelchair coverage and accessible ground transportation. “I always say that this ‘isn’t my thing,’” said wheelchair user Meg Hammond, who represented Ohio....
In brief: Quipt expands, ROHC rolls, Withings partners
June 10, 2022HME News Staff
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical has acquired NorCal Respiratory, a provider with three locations in California covering the northern part of the state.
NorCal reports unaudited trailing 12-month annual revenues of about $3.2 million and expects adjusted EBITDA of $650,000 post-integration.
“We are extremely excited to close the acquisition of NorCal Respiratory, providing us a further expansionary opportunity in California to grow our market share,” said Greg Crawford, chairman...
ROCH returns to DC
June 8, 2022HME News Staff
NEW YORK – United Spinal will bring more than 100 wheelchair users to Washington, D.C., on June 12 – 15 for the 10th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill.
ROCH is United Spinal's annual flagship advocacy event, gathering the organization's members and supporters to encourage elected officials to support policy initiatives that empower and promote the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities.
"The disability rights movement is as old as the modern age,...
United Spinal sets stage for Roll on Capitol Hill
May 16, 2022HME News Staff
KEW GARDENS, N.Y. – The United Spinal Association has announced that this year’s Roll on Capitol Hill, and all future events, will include in-person and virtual participation. This year's event takes place June 12-15. “This is due to the rapid acceptance of accommodations that our community has long asked for, such as telework, telehealth and the use of virtual platforms for meetings,” the association stated. United Spinal is reincorporating in-person visits for the first...
In brief: Accessories reprieve, oxygen challenge, advocate of the year
June 25, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has announced a 90-day suspension of scheduled Medicare cuts to accessories for complex rehab manual wheelchairs, NCART reports.
That extends an 18-month suspension that would have expired on July 1 to Oct. 1.
“They will use this time for further analysis and, hopefully, a permanent suspension,” Don Clayback, executive director of NCART, tweeted today. “Thank you advocates, Congress and CMS.”
On Monday, a letter led...
Roll on Capitol Hill names Advocate of Year
June 23, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Natalie Barnhard was named the recipient of the Finn Bullers Advocate of the Year Award at this year’s United Spinal Association Roll on Capitol Hill event, which took place virtually June 14-16. Barnhard is the chapter leader of the Western New York Chapter of United Spinal and the founder and president of Motion Project Foundation. She has been a wheelchair user for 16 years, following a spinal cord injury while at work as a physical therapy assistant (PTA). In September,...
National Ramp to sponsor Roll on Capitol Hill
May 5, 2021HME News Staff
VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. – National Ramp, a manufacturer of modular ramps, is a premier sponsor of United Spinal Association’s Roll on Capitol Hill. Roll on Capitol Hill is United Spinal’s annual policy event to support key advocacy priorities for its membership and the broader disability community and to ensure that legislators include wheelchair users and all people with disabilities in policy debates on Capitol Hill. “The United Spinal Association is...
Consumers make their presence known
June 28, 2019Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON - The United Spinal Association's Roll on Capitol Hill, June 23-26, resulted in a record 250 visits with congressional offices, says Alexandra Bennewith.“That's the most we've ever done,” said Bennewith, vice president, government relations. “We had more than 100 advocates from more than 30 states, plus Puerto Rico. It was excellent.”The annual advocacy event addresses the issues that impact the health, independence and quality of life of individuals living with...