January—March 2020 | Volume 27 Issue 1
Life Moving Forward NMEDA Board Election Results Mobility MY Way Getting Rid of Those Sneaky Weeds ...and so much more!
THE NMEDA MAGAZINE
NMEDA Welcomes 2020 President
Christian Quandt See pg. 30
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NMEDA CIRCUIT BREAKER
JAN—MAR 2020
THE NMEDA MAGAZINE
President Chad Blake
CEO Danny Langfield
Layout, Editor & Creative Director Katie McDonald
Contributing Writers Harry Baergen David Gutting Chuck Hardy Eric Johnson Danny Langfield Katie McDonald David Parton Mike Savicki Amy Schoppman
The Circuit Breaker is published quarterly by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. 3327 W. Bearss Avenue Tampa, FL 33618 For business office, advertising, and subscriptions: Tel: 813.264.2697 Toll-Free: 800.833.0427 www.nmeda.org info@nmeda.org
VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1
CONTENTS
FEATURES
COLUMNS
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The First Rule of Purpose - By David Gutting
22 Getting Rid of Those Sneaky Weeds - Eric Johnson 28 NMEDA Board Election Results
CEO’s Message - By Danny Langfield
20 Canada President’s Message - By David Parton 24 Industry Advisor - By Harry Baergen 48 QAP Straight Talk - By Chuck Hardy
30 On the Cover Welcome, Mr. President - By Katie McDonald 33 2020 Annual Conference & Expo 40 Mobility MY Way - By Mike Savicki 42 Government Relations Report - By Amy Schoppman 46 5 Questions With... - By Amy Schoppman 53 Volunteer for a Committee
ALSO
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Board of Directors
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Staff Directory
10 Dealer Member Directory 19
Around the Industry
54 QAP Dashboard 56 Manufacturer Member Directory 57 Associate Member Directory 62 Dates to Remember
Subscription rates for the USA and Canada: $16.50/four issues. Back issues are available by calling the NMEDA office. All rights are reserved under copyright laws © 2020. The articles published in the Circuit Breaker reflect the opinions of their authors, not NMEDA. As such, NMEDA neither takes a position on nor assumes responsibility for the accuracy of the information or statements contained therein.
NMEDA MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association is to advocate and establish excellence in providing safe, reliable transportation solutions to enhance accessibility.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chad Blake, President
David Parton, Canadian President
Ability Center 4797 Ruffner Street San Diego, CA 92111 858.541.0552 phone cblake@abilitycenter.com
Mobility in Motion 1710 Bishop Street N., Unit 8 Cambridge, ON N1T 1T2 519.623.9930 phone david@mobilityinmotion.net
Christian Quandt, Vice President
Anne Hegberg, Associate Rep.
Advanced Wheels 33 Bradley Park Road East Granby, CT 06026 860.653.8064 phone christian@advancedwheels.com
Marianjoy Rehab Hospital 26W171 Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL 60187 630.909.6080 phone anne.hegberg@nm.org
Jud DeMott, Treasurer
Ilderton Conversions 701 South Main Street High Point, NC 27260 336.841.6100 phone cmartin@ilderton.com
Gina Lewis, Manufacturer Rep.
Dennis Charvat, Rep. at Large 2
Adapt-Solutions 145 Damase-Breton St-Lambert, QC G0S 2W0 866.641.0419 phone ginalewis@adapt-solutions.ca
Kevin McMahon, Manufacturer Rep. BraunAbility P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 800.843.5438 phone kevin.mcmahon@braunability.com
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Catherine Martin, Rep. at Large 1
Access 2 Mobility, Inc. 12406 State Highway 155 South Tyler, TX 75703 877.254.5438 phone jud.demott@gmail.com
Total Mobility Services 4785 Penn Avenue Boswell, PA 15531 330.888.9941 phone dennis@tmservices.com
Bob Lundin Rep. at Large 3 IMED Mobility 200 East 1st Street Tea, SD 57064 605.498.2200 phone bob.lundin@mobilityworks.com
Sam Cook, Past President
Eric Mansfield, Rep. at Large 4
Superior Van & Mobility 1506 Lakeshore Court Louisville, KY 40223 502.447.8267 phone scook@superiorvan.com
MobilityWorks 810 Moe Drive Akron, OH 44310 800.638.8267 phone eric.mansfield@mobilityworks.com
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MOBILITY
INNOVATIONS
800 488 7688
www.mobilityinnovators.com
The Jimmy by Veigel is a seat belt assist device designed to aid drivers and passengers with buckling and unbuckling the seat belt buckle in an automobile. The Jimmy’s ergonomic design is light weight and easy to use. Buckling: The ergonomic joystick grip gives you more control to easily engage the buckle. Un-Buckling: Simply pull back on The Jimmy lever while pressing the release button to effortlessly disengage the buckle. Safety: Pulling back on the lever alone will not disengage the buckle. The release button has been designed to prevent unintended disengagement of the buckle.
Light weight ergonomic design for maximum comfort Safety release button prevents unintended disengagement of the buckle Vehicle specific mounting brackets ensure a safe fit and no damage to your automobile safety belt buckle Specific applications available to fit most vehicles Installation is quick and easy
within minutes
Simply clamp the vehicle specific side brackets to the male side of the buckle Can be removed without damage to the factory belt buckle
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NMEDA STAFF DIRECTORY Danny Langfield CEO danny.langfield@nmeda.org
A Note From The Editor Kristen Clevidence QAP Coordinator kristen.clevidence@nmeda.org
Mikala Ballard
You may have noticed there is no “Officer’s Message” in this edition. In lieu of this recurring article, we welcome the new NMEDA President, Christian Quandt, with a fun and insightful Q&A on page 30.
Membership & Administration Coordinator
Andy Ghillyer Director of Education & Training andy.ghillyer@nmeda.org
Chuck Hardy Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance chuck.hardy@nmeda.org
Trevor Jennings
Once again, we have some special appearances from our 2020 Annual Conference & Expo speakers. Look for our Conference Spotlight graphic to get a sneak peek at some of the topics you can expect to learn more about in March.
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mikala.ballard@nmeda.org
Manager of Communications & Social katie.mcdonald@nmeda.org
Marilyn Myers Meetings & Conferences Manager marilyn.myers@nmeda.org
Amy Schoppman Director of Government Relations amy.schoppman@nmeda.org
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Katie McDonald
trevor.jennings@nmeda.org
Director of Partner Relations
Plug N Play for Sienna and Pacifica Drive-Master Co., Inc. 37 Daniel Road West Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: (973) 808-9709 Fax: (973) 808-9713 peter@DriveMasterMobility.com DriveMasterMobility.com
Independent Driving Systems Inc. 580 TC Jester Blvd. Houston, TX 77007 Phone: (713) 864-1460 Fax: (713) 864-1469 info@IndependentDrivingSystems.com IndependentDrivingSystems.com
Introducing the New GEN-XR and PNP-70!
GEN-XR
PNP-70
The GEN-XR is our easiest to install reduced steering system. The GEN-XR allows for 0-100%, and anywhere in between, reduction to the steering. The steering effort can easily be adjusted on the fly by the dealer and locked in. The GEN-XR is a plug n play installation on the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica only needing 3 wires to be soldered (ignition and CAN).
The Plug N Play 70 offers 70 functions for the Pacifica with a simple box that plugs into the OBD-II. The functions are controlled via a tablet. An option is available for Toyota but is not fully plug n play and thus requires tapping a few wires.
Key Features
Key Features
Plug N Play easy installation 0-100% range of reduction (and anywhere in between) Switch over to OEM steering for family members to drive Safety oriented with an advanced backup system Includes phone for adjusting effort and monitoring any errors
Plug N Play easy installation Control HVAC, Windows, Mirrors and more Small form factor
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GUEST SPEAKER
The First Rule of Purpose: Crimson Tide, Project Apollo, and the making of myths By David Gutting—Barkley US 2020 NMEDA CONFERENCE & EXPO SPEAKER
N
ick Saban, the head football
Simple enough. Why can’t we all do
Unleash the world’s creative energy
coach of the University of
that?
by designing a more enlightened way
Alabama Crimson Tide,
One reason: maybe we talk too much
of working.
when we should be taking action.
Unlock the potential of human
We talk about trust when it should
creativity
has the demeanor and drive of a film noir detective—silent, driven, zero tolerance for nonsense, and a relentless drive to prevail.
be innate. We talk about our strategy when we should mimic Herb Kelleher
If you want to understand the
when he said of Southwest Airlines,
dynamics of purpose, study him.
“We have a strategic plan. It’s called
Except he won’t tell you much. That’s
‘doing stuff.’”
the point of course. His winning
Wait, in branding, isn’t the idea of
formula is called The Process. Crimson
purpose to act demonstrably with
Tide fans know all about The Process
focus in order to answer a higher
and how it’s led to six NCAA Division
calling? Yes. Except remove the word
1 championships.
demonstrably. Act with purpose, but
But no one can explain it. Not even
quietly.
players. Yet they know it. More
Brands talk obsessively about
importantly, they know how to
purpose, but too often they generate
execute it.
more heat than light. NYU marketing
There are words associated with it:
professor Scott Galloway recently told
discipline, toughness, commitment. You could find those words on posters
the New York Times that all the recent purpose buzz in business circles was
Ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. (See the addendum on pg. 9 to match the brands to the language.) Plus, we have proof that consumers aren’t buying the hype. In a recent study sponsored by Edelman, a majority of people think most brand purpose efforts are marketing ploys — and only 34 percent trust the brands they buy, with 54 percent saying the brands trust-wash their messages. Why does this happen? In part because brands get bad advice, which leads them to pontificate about purpose rather than practice it.
“yoga babble...as if my yoga instructor
Last year, Accenture Strategy released
they won’t score touchdowns or shut
went into investor relations.”
a white paper about purpose, “To
down menacing offenses.
Yoga babble has led to language
Maybe there’s an easy way to
like this from big-name, on-
in any high school locker room, but
understand Nick Saban. He’s the
trend companies who are all
sleuth who sees patterns that others
underperforming:
don’t and ignores all those things that
An innovation company transforming
interfere with winning.
the lives of people around the world
Affinity and Beyond: From Me to We, the Rise of the Purpose-Led Brand.” It epitomizes overthinking, such as with this poetic rallying cry: “Companies should focus less on investing for customers and more on investing with their new ecosystem partners to drive competitive agility.”
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What?
a military operation above all else.
anoints you for the great ecosystem
Purpose is too important to be
The president laid out the mission.
your brand has become, don’t talk
Success, however, depended on an
about Purpose. Say it was your
purpose enriches a brand not just for
unimaginable attention to detail.
competitive agility.
its investors, but for its employees,
When purpose is so well-executed,
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its customers and its community.
on such a grand scale, it becomes
Purpose doesn’t need yoga babble,
something greater than itself, whether
Addendum—the four yoga babble brands:
psychobabble, or any kind of babble.
it’s a moon landing, six national
That’s why the powerful lessons come
championships, or the reach of a brand with the power of Disney or the
Crimson Tide. Or Costco or Starbucks,
United States Marines.
who pay their workforces a premium
It becomes myth.
even for part-time employees. Both brands get huge credit for something so simple. Their purpose-driven commitment to their workforce is action, not talk. Or think of brands like Disney or the United States Marines—neither of which depend on empty rhetoric. Disney has changed the word wonder into an ideal. USMC has done the same with duty. All share the character of Project Apollo, which inspired 1960s America with its JFK-inspired purpose of “sending a man to the moon and returning him safely to earth before the end of the decade.” Luminous images evoke Apollo’s drama: the thunderous Saturn V launch, the earthrise that the astronauts witnessed when orbiting the moon, the grainy image of the first step. But the real story was far more
achieve it. If you want that for your brand, here are two suggestions. First, take care of your own. Pay more than a living
healthcare benefits for all. Provide retirement benefits like it were 1973. Don’t run sweatshops, either abroad or in the US. Your team fuels your growth. Share it with them, don’t squeeze it out of them. Second, take a hint from “Fight Club,” whose first—and second—rule was, “You do not talk about Fight Club.” Make “You do not talk about purpose” your first two rules. When you don’t talk, you’ll focus on what matters. Here are five more rules: Always know where you’re going, but never forget where you came from. See Apollo. Set your priorities in this order: team, country, community, customers, profit. Fill more than need. Work your ass off.
professionals. Apollo was, after all,
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on food stamps or Medicaid. Offer
perfection of millions of other steps a team of dedicated, disciplined
Ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion (Uber)
wage so none of your employees rely
mundane. We never saw the repeated before that first one, executed by
Unlock the potential of human creativity (Spotify)
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Don’t tell anyone how you did it. When the Harvard Business Review
offering robust healthcare coverage
No one talks about it while they
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compared to peers, along with
Unleash the world’s creative energy by designing a more enlightened way of working (Dropbox)
from heads-down brands like the
An innovation company transforming the lives of people around the world (Peloton)
so mishandled. When done right,
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NMEDA DEALER MEMBERS UNITED STATES ____________________________
ALABAMA Griffin Mobility 213 Chestnut Street NW Hartselle, AL 35640 (256) 751-1365 1 Gulf States Mobility 1647 Coosa River Parkway Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-6590 1,2,3 MobilityWorks 3747 Pine Lane SE Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 426-8261 1,3 MobilityWorks 2150 Meridian Street North Huntsville, AL 35811 (234) 542-3022 1,3 Phase III Vans Inc 2015 Eastern Blvd Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 244-1011 1 Sylacauga Handicapped Inc 1304 Talladega Hwy Sylacauga, AL 35150 (256) 249-3717 1,2,3 Team Adaptive Medical Inc 1251 Boltons Branch Drive Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 471-1088 1,3
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ARIZONA A.D.E. Industries, Inc. 3621 S Palo Verde Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 571-7156 1 Ability Center - Phoenix 23606 N 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85085 (623) 879-0800 1,3 Ability Center - Phoenix West 13765 W Auto Drive Suite 125 Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623) 242-0552 1,3
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Ability Center - Tucson 4720 N La Cholla Blvd Suite 150 Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 293-3596 1,3
Ability Center - Los Angeles 2715 Seaboard Ln Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 634-5962 1,3
United Access 1825 E Germann Road Suite 24 Chandler, AZ 85286 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3
Ability Center - Orange Co 11600 Western Avenue Stanton, CA 90680 (714) 890-8262 1,3
United Access 14885 N 83rd Pl., Ste 105 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (877) 501-8267 1
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ARKANSAS Mobility Centers of Arkansas LLC 712 Hwy 5 N Benton, AR 72019 (501) 794-3100 1,3 Presidential Conversions 2887 North College Avenue Suite B Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 521-8433 1,3 Presidential Conversions 7323 Cock of the Walk Suite B N Little Rock, AR 72113 (501) 725-9070 1 Presidential Conversions East 2500 Commerce Drive Bldg A Suite B Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 933-7270 1
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CALIFORNIA Ability Center 2563 N. Fordham Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 (559) 291-2563 1,3 Ability Center 3285 Santa Rosa Avenue Suite A Santa Rosa, CA 95707 (707) 575-6997 1,3 Ability Center - Inland Empire 711 S Allen St San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 383-3883 1,3
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Ability Center Sacramento 6550 Freeport Blvd Suite A Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 392-1196 1,3 Ability Center - San Diego 4797 Ruffner Street San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 541-0552 1,3 Ability Center - San Luis Obispo 3548 Empleo St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 549-7996 1,3 Access Options, Inc. 41545 Albrae St Fremont, CA 94538 (408) 734-5438 1 Access Options, Inc. 109 Lee Road Suite D Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-6804 1,2,3 AERO Mobility 1001 N Weir Canyon Road Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 973-8600 1,2,3 Driving Specialties of Sacramento 2216 Cemo Circle #A Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 635-2765 1 Economy Medical Lifestyle Mobility 4025 Nelson Ave. Suite B Concord, CA 94520 (925) 671-4800 1 Gary E. Colle, Inc./dba Goldenboy of San Diego 12130 Dearborn Place Poway, CA 92064 (858) 748-9414 1,3
MobilityWorks 1424 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 432-0700 1,3 MobilityWorks 1822 Embarcadero Avenue Oakland, CA 94606 (234) 542-3022 1 MobilityWorks 325 North Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 584-8181 1,3 MobilityWorks 7239 Indiana Avenue Riverside, CA 92504 (951) 686-3152 1,3 MobilityWorks 1245 Laurelwood Rd Santa Clara, CA 95054 (888) 473-5402 1,3 MobilityWorks - San Diego 8130 Parkway Drive LaMesa, CA 91942 (619) 474-4072 1 MobilityWorks of California 890 Cowan Road Suite B Burlingame, CA 94010 (800) 225-7361 1,3 MobilityWorks of California 1300 Nord Avenue Chico, CA 95926 (800) 225-7361 1,3 MobilityWorks of California 120 North Diamond Street Fresno, CA 93701 (559) 268-9394 1,3 MobilityWorks of California 3127 Fite Circle Suite B Sacramento, CA 95827 (800) 225-7361 1 MobilityWorks of California 7720 North Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91405 (888) 473-5402 1,3 Modesto Mobility Center Inc 1025 Lone Palm Avenue Suite 5A-B Modesto, CA 95351 (209) 577-1069 1,3
1 = Mobility Equipment Installer 2 = Structural Vehicle Modifier 3 = High Tech Driving Systems Installer
SACVANS Mobility 5821 Florin Perkins Road Sacramento, CA 95828 (916) 381-8267 1
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COLORADO Colorado Fleet & Mobility, dba Mobility of Denver 2311 S Platte River Drive Denver, CO 80223 (844) 289-2635 1
Wheelchair Getaways 32 Stony Hill Rd. Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 790-9998 1
Mobility Express 4320 US Highway 19 New Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 849-0262 1
MobilityWorks 364 Destination Daytona Ln Ormond Beach, FL 32137 (386) 586-5495 1,3
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Mobility Express Inc 7910 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 33771 (727) 556-2917 1
MobilityWorks 1505 Capital Circle NW Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 224-4383 1
Mobility Transportation Systems 4010 East Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 246-9116 1,2,3
MobilityWorks 8706D East Broadway Avenue Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 628-4255 1,3
MobilityWorks 20354 US Hwy 27 Clermont, FL 34715 (352) 322-2256 1,3
Ocean Conversions & Mobility 750 East Sample Road Bldg 1 Suite 3 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 942-6033 1,2,3
DELAWARE MobilityWorks 1010 Contractors Way Bear, DE 19701 (302) 613-7555 1
Frontier Access & Mobility Systems, Inc. 819 E. Mulberry St. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 223-8267 1
True Mobility Inc 773 South DuPont Hwy New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 836-4110 1
Mobility Driven 832 Nth Crest Unit B Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 712-1435 1
FLORIDA
United Access 6285 Corporate Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (877) 501-8267 1 United Access 9500 W 49th Ave Ste C107 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3 United Access (Denver) 5910 E County Line Rd Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3
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CONNECTICUT Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc. 33 Bradley Park Road East Granby, CT 06026 (860) 653-8064 1,2,3 Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc. 650 Coe Avenue Suite 2 East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 800-8064 1 CT Mobility/Columbia Ford Inc. 234 Route 6 Columbia, CT 06237 (860) 922-7482 1 MobilityWorks 104 Pitkin Street E. Hartford, CT 06108 (860) 282-8202 1,3
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Active Mobility and Design, Inc. dba Buddy’s Holiday Mobility 6144 S US Highway 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (772) 465-9600 1,3 Advanced Driving Systems, Inc. 662 Capital Cir NE Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 671-2300 1,2,3 Auto Express South 4852 Palm Beach Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 693-4000 1 Custom Mobility 7199 Bryan Dairy Road Largo, FL 33777 (727) 539-8119 1 In Motion Mobility LLC 2201 NW 102 Place #1 Doral, FL 33172 (786) 534-2046 1,3 Kempf Inc 5532 56th Commerce Park Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 630-0409 1,3
MobilityWorks 5601 Powerline Road Suite 104 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954) 974-7028 1 MobilityWorks 12530 Metro Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33966 (239) 275-1900 1 MobilityWorks 2727 St Johns Bluff Road S Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 281-0111 1,3 MobilityWorks 1925 10th Ave N Unit 1 Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561) 586-1997 1,3 MobilityWorks 8203 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 33771 (727) 521-4248 1,3 MobilityWorks 5201 NW 77th Ave Suite 100 Miami, FL 33166 (305) 234-0071 1,3
Mike Erdman Mobility 4650 US Highway 520 Cocoa, FL 32926 (321) 636-8887 1
MobilityWorks 7265 SW 62nd Ave Unit 1 Ocala, FL 34476 (352) 300-1173 1
Mobility America 5130 Hwy 98 N Lakeland, FL 33809 (863) 816-1513 1
MobilityWorks 7260 Narcoossee Road Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 674-8778 1,3
Ocean Conversions of Fort Myers Inc 5751 Zip Drive Ft. Myers, FL 33905 (239) 936-6333 1,2,3 P&A Mobility Enterprises Inc 320 Cortez Road West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 739-5596 1 Phase III Mobility 130 Industrial Pkwy Pensacola, FL 32505 (850) 378-8914 1 Piper Medical Mobility & Accessibility 1885-B NE 149th Street North Miami, FL 33181 (305) 940-2030 1,3 Team Adaptive 3618 N Pace Blvd Pensacola, FL 32505 (850) 332-1688 1,3 Team Adaptive Inc 1201 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 522-0059 1
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GEORGIA Adaptive Driving Solutions 3027 Riverwatch Parkway Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-2688 1,2,3
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NMEDA DEALER MEMBERS Custom Mobility Van & Lift Sales & Svcs. LLC 315 Whitehead Rd Athens, GA 30606 (706) 353-1099 1,3 MobilityWorks 3700 Dekalb Technology Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30340 (470) 427-0696 1,3 MobilityWorks 1255 Kennestone Circle Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066 (800) 444-9100 1,3 MobilityWorks 3938 Ogeechee Road Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 233-1050 1 Quail Country Customs 731 South Westover Blvd Albany, GA 31707 (229) 432-7258 1 Quail Country Customs Inc 2635 Hwy 247 Connector Byron, GA 31008 (478) 956-1225 1 R & R Van Lift Sales & Service 2130 Sigman Road Conyers, GA 30012 (770) 483-0767 1,2,3 ____________________________
HAWAII Soderholm Mobility 2044 Dillingham Blvd Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 834-1417 1,3 ____________________________
ILLINOIS Alternative Mobility Solutions, Inc. dba AMS Auto 1340 Cobblestone Way Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 527-7297 1,3 MobilityWorks 9207 N Milwaukee Ave Niles, IL 60714 (847) 673-4300 1,3
MobilityWorks 23855 W Andrew Road Plainfield, IL 60585 (888) 473-5402 1,3 MobilityWorks 155 East North Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 (888) 473-5402 1,3 Personal Mobility 706 W Bradley Avenue Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 398-1188 1,3 Personal Mobility 7611 N Harker Drive Peoria, IL 62702 (309) 966-3089 1,3 Personal Mobility 2924 N Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 544-2699 1,3 Southern Bus and Mobility 12950 Koch Lane Breese, IL 62230 (618) 526-4131 1,3
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INDIANA MobilityWorks 1710 W 81st Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 (234) 200-1339 1,3 Superior Van & Mobility 3414 Interstate Drive Evansville, IN 47715 (855) 208-5576 1,3 Superior Van & Mobility 13095 Parkside Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 436-6722 1,3
Mobility Centers of Iowa LLC 3450 SE Miehe Drive Suite 1 Grimes, IA 50111 (515) 986-3010 1,3 Siebert Mobility of Iowa LLC 3554 Dolphin Drive Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 351-3159 1,3 ____________________________
KANSAS Banner Mobility Resources Inc. 231 SE 53rd St Ste C Topeka, KS 66609 (785) 235-3070 1 Jay Hatfield Mobility LLC 200 S East Avenue Columbus, KS 66725 (800) 545-4227 1 Jay Hatfield Mobility LLC 11922 East Kellogg Wichita, KS 67207 (620) 429-2636 1 Kansas Truck Mobility 8846 West Monroe Circle Wichita, KS 67209 (316) 722-4291 1 United Access 7921 Bond St Lenexa, KS 66214 (877) 501-8267 1,3 ____________________________
KENTUCKY
FastServ Medical Bossier 1329 Driftwood Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-9586 1,3 Fastserv Medical Monroe 112 Summer Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-3366 1,3 Superior Van & Mobility 12329 Industriplex Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (855) 208-5576 1,3 Superior Van & Mobility 1901 Westbank Expressway Suite 500 Harvey, LA 70058 (855) 208-5576 1 ____________________________
MAINE Advanced Modifications Inc. 1766 Hammond Street Hermon, ME 04401 (207) 848-8226 1,3 MobilityWorks 32 Lewiston Road Unit 2B Gray, ME 04039 (207) 657-6664 1,3 ____________________________
MARYLAND Auto Assist Inc 5002 Lehigh Road College Park, MD 20740 (301) 699-2238 1 BEDCO Mobility 6300 Falls Rd Unit 2 Baltimore, MD 21209 (410) 825-1440 1 Koons Ford of Annapolis 2540 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 224-2100 1,3
Superior Van & Mobility 2218 Contractors Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (855) 208-5576 1,3
Superior Van & Mobility 1180 East New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40505 (855) 208-5576 1,3
Superior Van & Mobility 5410 South Madison Ave Indianapolis, IN 46227 (855) 208-5576 1,3
Superior Van & Mobility LLC 1506 Lakeshore Court Louisville, KY 40223 (855) 208-5576 1,3
MobilityWorks 11409 Maryland Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 595-4466 1,3
LOUISIANA
MobilityWorks 2601 N Rolling Road Windsor, MD 21244 (443) 384-0080 1
Superior Van & Mobility 4246 Meghan Beeler Ct. Suite 1 South Bend, IN 46628 (855) 208-5576 1,3
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Crescent Vans, Inc. 2424 Hickory Ave Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 738-2634 1,3
1 = Mobility Equipment Installer 2 = Structural Vehicle Modifier 3 = High Tech Driving Systems Installer
Oneness Mobility Services 7701 Penn Belt Drive Forestville, MD 20747 (301) 568-6686 1,2,3 The Customizers, Inc. 14133 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 (301) 797-7727 1 Total Mobility Services Inc 5411 Yukon Court Suite B Frederick, MD 21703 (240) 490-7840 1,3
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MASSACHUSETTS Adaptive Mobility Equipment, Inc. 1551 Fall River Ave Seekonk, MA 02771 (508) 336-2556 1,3 MobilityWorks 57 George Levin Drive N. Attleboro, MA 02760 (508) 643-0605 1,3 MobilityWorks 333 Boston Providence Highway Bldg C Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 278-8885 1,3 MobilityWorks 299 Washington Street Suite H Woburn, MA 01801 (339) 298-5650 1,3
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MICHIGAN Access Mobility Center 7620 Eastman Avenue Midland, MI 48642 (989) 633-6100 1 Clock Mobility 6700 Clay Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (616) 698-9400 1,2,3 Clock Mobility 5540 S Pennsylvania Ave Suite 11 Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 272-4488 1 Clock Mobility 587 W Blue Star Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 943-9890 1
Creative Mobility Group, Inc. 7740 Clyde Park Ave SW Byron Center, MI 49315 (616) 583-9730 1 Creative Mobility Group, Inc. 32217 Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 577-5430 1,3 MobilityWorks 1604 East 14 Mile Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 (888) 473-5402 1,3 Creative Mobility Group, Inc 33073 Michigan Avenue Wayne, MI 48184 (734) 595-4400 1,3 MobilityWorks 8175 Gratiot Road Saginaw, MI 48609 (888) 473-5402 1,3
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MINNESOTA Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc. 3804 Hwy 75 North Moorhead, MN 56560 (218) 233-8681 1 Cummings Mobility 2511 West Hwy 13 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 435-8889 1 Cummings Mobility 2940 Rice St. Little Canada, MN 55113 (651) 633-7887 1 Cummings Mobility Conversions & Supply Inc. 6540 Jansen Ave NE Albertville, MN 55301 (763) 497-0103 1,2,3 IMED Mobility Inc 1915 County Road C Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 635-0655 1,2,3 ____________________________
MISSISSIPPI Handicapable Vans Inc 5516 North State Street Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 981-0042 1,2,3
Js Mobility Unlimited Inc 3880 Flowood Drive Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 939-2112 1,2,3
United Access 1389 N Cedarbrook Ave Springfield, MO 65802 (877) 501-8267 1,3
Mobility Systems Inc 2857 Oak Grove Road Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 264-0609 1,2,3
United Access 9389 Natural Bridge Rd St Louis, MO 63134 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3
Team Adaptive Inc 978 Tommy Munro Drive Biloxi, MS 39532 (228) 388-5700 1,3 Total Mobility Concepts LLC 2074 Cliff Gookin Blvd Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 269-2068 1
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MISSOURI DW Auto & Home Mobility Specialties 1208 N Garth Ave Columbia, MO 65203 (800) 568-2271 1,2,3 Jay Hatfield Mobility LLC 1115 SW Oldham Parkway Lee Summit, MO 64081 (620) 429-2636 1 Southern Bus & Mobility Inc 80 South Highway Drive Valley Park, MO 63088 (636) 825-0700 1 United Access 753 S Kingshighway St Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (877) 501-8267 1 United Access 618 Jackson St Columbia, MO 65203 (877) 501-8267 1,3 United Access 980 S Highway Dr Fenton, MO 63026 (877) 501-8267 1 United Access 8200 NW 97th Ter Kansas City, MO 64153 (877) 501-8267 1,3
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NEBRASKA Mobility Centers of Nebraska LLC 4044 S 60th Street Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 991-2555 1,3 Mobility Motoring 7222 South 142nd Street Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 884-3333 1,3 Superior Van & Mobility 11147 Mockingbird Dr. Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 934-7826 1,3 Wheelchair Vans of Kohlls 12739 Q Street Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 895-6812 1
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NEVADA Ability Center - Las Vegas 6001 S Decatur Blvd Suite N Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 434-3030 1,3 MobilityWorks 2100 S. Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 876-9606 1,3
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NEW HAMPSHIRE MobilityWorks 54 Wentworth Avenue Londonderry, NH 03053 (603) 437-4444 1,2,3 New England Motor Car Co Inc 13 River Road Hudson, NH 03051 (603) 888-1207 1,3 ____________________________
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NMEDA DEALER MEMBERS NEW JERSEY Brunswick Automotive Professionals 1490 US 1 North North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (732) 545-6300 1,3 Drive-Master 37 Daniel Road West Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 808-9709 1,2,3 FTMobility 255 US Highway 46 West Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (973) 546-1900 1 MobilityWorks 2303 Wallace Blvd Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (888) 473-5402 1,3 MobilityWorks 5105 New Jersey Route 33 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (888) 473-5402 1,3 MobilityWorks 211 Woodbridge Ave Highland Park, NJ 08904 (732) 640-5350 1,3 MobilityWorks 1549 Gateway Blvd Woodbury, NJ 08096 (888) 473-5402 1,2,3
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NEW MEXICO United Access 3825 Osuna Rd NE Ste 1 Albuquerque, NM 87109 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3 ____________________________
NEW YORK Abilities Unlimited of NY, Inc. 90 E Jefryn Blvd Deer Park, NY 11729 (800) 664-8434 1,2,3 Agor Enterprises 1241 Erie Blvd W Syracuse, NY 13204 (315) 510-4272 1
Agor Enterprises, Inc 951 Panorama Trail South Rochester, NY 14625 (585) 385-2556 1 Boulevard Van City 2708 Niagara Falls Blvd Wheatfield, NY 14304 (716) 731-4335 1,3 Bussani Mobility 500 Central Ave Bethpage, NY 11714 (516) 938-5207 1,3 Bussani Mobility 501 Concord Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914) 835-8267 1,3 Bussani Mobility Team East, LLC 401 E Middle Country Road Smithtown, NY 11787 (631) 240-4128 1 Fenton Mobility Products Inc. 26 Center Street Randolph, NY 14772 (716) 484-7014 1 Main Mobility 9580 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-6811 1,2,3 MobilityWorks 1892 Central Avenue Suite 25 Albany, NY 12205 (888) 473-5402 1,3
OHIO
Care Solutions 110 B Edney Street Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 698-9844 1
Columbus Mobility Specialists, LLC 6330 Proprietors Rd Suite C Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 825-8996 1,2,3
Helping Wheels Mobility & Conversions 1078 Tunnel Road Suite F Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 552-3900 1
Marietta Mobility Steves Vans & Accessories Unl 221 Pike Street Marietta, OH 45750 (800) 690-4950 1,2,3
Ilderton Conversion of Asheville 35 Dogwood Road Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 670-1111 1,3
MobilityWorks 810 Moe Drive Akron, OH 44310 (888) 473-5402 1,3
Ilderton Conversion of Charlotte 1424 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 523-2022 1,3 MobilityWorks 4025 Queen City Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 399-0900 1,3 MobilityWorks 4012 Dearborn Place NW Concord, NC 28027 (704) 886-0868 1
MobilityWorks 3560 Sheridan Drive Buffalo, NY 14226 (716) 342-3530 1,3 Tims Trim Inc 25 Bermar Park Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 429-6270 1,2,3
Van Products 2521 Noblin Road Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 878-7110 1,3
United Access 3760 West Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY 14623 (877) 501-8267 1
Van Products 394A Green Meadow Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 793-5661 1
United Access 2211 Erie Blvd E Syracuse, NY 13224 (877) 501-8267 1
NMEDA Circuit Breaker
Key Mobility Services 1944 US State Route 68 N Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3226 1
Ilderton Conversion Company 701 South Main Street High Point, NC 27260 (336) 841-2020 1,2,3
Stalls Medical Inc dba Adaptive Vans Inc 7980 Chapel Hill Road Suite 101 Cary, NC 27513 (919) 233-0732 1
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NORTH CAROLINA
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MobilityWorks 5040 Richmond Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (800) 951-6238 1,3 MobilityWorks 1020 Laskey Road Toledo, OH 43612 (888) 473-5402 1,3
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OKLAHOMA Handicapped Vehicle Services Unlimited 7215 East 46th Street Tulsa, OK 74145 (918) 622-8400 1 Mobility One Transportation 17520 East Pine Street Tulsa, OK 74116 (918) 437-4488 1 United Access 730 W Hefner Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (877) 501-8267 1,3
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OREGON Ability Center 9740 SW Wilsonville Road Suite 250 Wilsonville, OR 97070 (971) 224-5895 1,3
1 = Mobility Equipment Installer 2 = Structural Vehicle Modifier 3 = High Tech Driving Systems Installer
Ability Center - Eugene 3574 Marcola Road Springfield, OR 97477 (541) 726-4001 1,3 R & J Mobility Service LLC 4938 Crater Lake Avenue Medford, OR 97504 (541) 245-4846 1,3 R & J Mobility Services LLC 200 Hawthorne Avenue SE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 838-5520 1,2,3 United Access 4347 NW Yeon Ave Portland, OR 97210 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3
Steffy’s Garage Inc dba SGI Mobility 235 W Main Street Leola, PA 17540 (717) 656-6065 1,3 Total Mobility Services 7917 Derry Street Suite 124 Harrisburg, PA 17111 (800) 558-7408 1,3 Total Mobility Services 4785 Penn Avenue Boswell, PA 15531 (814) 629-9935 1,2,3
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PUERTO RICO
United Access 12905 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230 (877) 501-8267 1,3
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Equipos Pro Impedidos De P.R., Inc. Carr #1 Int R796 Km 10.4 Bo. Bairoa La 25 Caguas, PR 00725 (787) 746-7667 1,3
PENNSYLVANIA
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Keller Wheelchair Lifts 197 Main Street Luzerne, PA 18709 (570) 288-1004 1,2,3
SOUTH CAROLINA
Keystone Coach Works 4786 Library Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 (412) 833-1900 1,2,3 MITS Corp 11448 North Main Street Extended Glen Rock, PA 17327 (800) 243-6487 1 MobilityWorks 2200 South 12th St Suite 2210 Allentown, PA 18103 (888) 473-5402 1,2,3 MobilityWorks 1012 Seco Road Monroeville, PA 15146 (888) 473-5402 1,3 MobilityWorks 925 South Trooper Road Norristown, PA 19403 (888) 473-5402 1,2,3 Palmiero Mobility 16165 Conneaut Lake Road Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 336-1061 1
Ilderton Conversion of Charleston LLC 8550 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 576-0414 1,3
MobilityWorks 1325 Mackey Branch Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 308-8267 1,3
American Lift Aids 2310 Calder Ave Beaumont, TX 77702 (409) 832-3400 1,2,3
MobilityWorks 1015 S Water Avenue Gallatin, TN 37066 (651) 451-7373 1
American Lift Aids, Inc. 2407 W Southwest Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 581-8844 1,2,3
MobilityWorks 173 Industrial Drive Lavergne, TN 37086 (615) 280-5058 1,3
Lift Aids Inc 1500 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040 (817) 835-0035 1,2,3
Superior Van & Mobility LLC 10640 Braden Dickey Lane Knoxville, TN 37932 (855) 208-5576 1,3
MobilityWorks 239 Commercial Drive Buda, TX 78610 (512) 295-3800 1,3
United Access 2165 Hillshire Cir Memphis, TN 38133 (877) 501-8267 1,3
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TEXAS Access2Mobility, Inc. 12406 State Highway 155 S Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 592-6760 1,3
MobilityWorks 3624 Fernandina Road Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 828-5754 1
Adaptive Driving Access College Station 2214 N Earl Rudder Freeway Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 307-7676 1,3
MobilityWorks 563 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 293-7171 1
Adaptive Driving Access Corpus Christi 2201 Gollihar Road Corpus Christi, TX 78415 (361) 852-0922 1
SOUTH DAKOTA
Adaptive Driving Access Houston 6836 N Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston, TX 77064 (713) 874-9100 1,2,3
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IMED Mobility (Mobility Sales & Rental) 200 East 1st Street Tea, SD 57064 (605) 498-2200 1 ____________________________
TENNESSEE Apple Independence Mobility 1750 Lee Seminary Road Cookeville, TN 38506 (877) 528-5788 1
Adaptive Driving Access McAllen 120 North 20th McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 971-0001 1 Adaptive Driving Access Pasadena 3430 E Sam Houston Parkway S Pasadena, TX 77505 (281) 487-1969 1,2,3
MobilityWorks 2110 N Beach Ft Worth, TX 76111 (866) 211-8267 1,3 MobilityWorks 4150 Interstate 30 Mesquite, TX 75150 (972) 270-7114 1,3 MobilityWorks 6473 DeZavala Road San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 697-8884 1,2,3 MobilityWorks 2700 Franklin Avenue Waco, TX 76710 (254) 754-2700 1 MobilityWorks of Texas 16262 IH 35 North Selma, TX 78154 (210) 718-0055 1,3 Open Road Mobility 6669 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79110 (806) 353-2747 1 Open Road Mobility 7411 82nd Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-5873 1,2,3 Texas Mobility Services, LLC dba Texas Adaptive Aids 701 Bearcat Road Unit B Aledo, TX 76087 (817) 394-3914 1,3
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NMEDA DEALER MEMBERS United Access 2109 Luna Rd Ste 200 Carrollton, TX 75006 (877) 501-8267 1,3 United Access 8736 Gateway East Suite B El Paso, TX 79907 (877) 501-8267 1 United Access 15301 Interstate 35 Ste A Pflugerville, TX 78660 (877) 501-8267 1,3 United Access 2704 Lawing Ln 300 Rowlett, TX 75088 (877) 501-8267 1,2,3
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UTAH United Access 9082 S 300 W Sandy, UT 84070 (877) 501-8267 1 ____________________________
VERMONT MobilityWorks 5C David Drive Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 878-8640 1,3 ____________________________
VIRGINIA Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence d/b/a DRCE Mobility Solutions 14101 Parke Long Court Suite E Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 345-2990 1,3 Independent Lifestyles 4880 South Amherst Hwy Madison Heights, VA 24572 (434) 846-7510 1 MITS of VA 2075 W Main Street Waynesboro, VA 22980 (540) 932-7300 1
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Mobility Plus Inc of Virginia 763 Union Street Salem, VA 24153 (540) 389-3400 1,3
A & J Mobility 2650 Prospect Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703 (715) 874-6630 1,3
MobilityWorks 5751 General Washington Dr Alexandria, VA 22312 (234) 542-3022 1
A & J Mobility 4125 Terminal Drive McFarland, WI 53558 (608) 579-1500 1,3
MobilityWorks 6059 Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 455-9889 1,3
A & J Mobility 333 Washington Street Valders, WI 54245 (920) 775-9333 1,2,3
MobilityWorks 7450 Midlothian Turnpike North Chesterfield, VA 23225 (804) 220-0611 1,2,3
A & J Vans, Inc. dba A & J Mobility 3058 Helsan Drive Richfield, WI 53076 (800) 517-1024 1,3
Priority Honda Hampton dba Priority Mobility 4115 W Mercury Blvd. Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 838-1252 1
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WASHINGTON Absolute Mobility Center 21704 87th Ave SE Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 481-6546 1,3 Goldenwest Mobility 1815 E Francis Ave Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 484-3842 1,3 Kersey Mobility 7202 Evergreen Way Everett, WA 98203 (425) 353-6563 1,3 Kersey Mobility LLC 14640 NE 91st Street Suite A Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 406-8484 1 Kersey Mobility Systems Inc 6015 160th Avenue East Sumner, WA 98390 (253) 863-4744 1,2,3 ____________________________
WISCONSIN A & J Mobility 1330 Mid Valley Drive De Pere, WI 54115 (920) 632-4882 1,3
NMEDA Circuit Breaker
MobilityWorks 844 Ontario Road Green Bay, WI 54311 (920) 491-8384 1,3 MobilityWorks 2833 Stanley Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 997-8881 1,3 MobilityWorks N8 W22195 Johnson Drive Ste 130 Waukesha, WI 53186 (888) 473-5402 1,3
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WYOMING Frontier Access & Mobility Systems, Inc. 1207 E Pershing Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 637-7663 1 ___________________________
1 = Mobility Equipment Installer 2 = Structural Vehicle Modifier 3 = High Tech Driving Systems Installer
CANADA
ALBERTA
Medichair Northern BC 849 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3A6 (250) 562-8280 1
Accessible Vehicle Solutions Inc. 1231 36 Avenue NE #14 Calgary, AB T2E 6N6 (587) 319-2819 1
Sidewinder Conversions & Mobility Ltd. 44658 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC V2R 0G5 (604) 792-2082 1,2,3
ECO Medical 18303 107 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1K4 (780) 483-6232 1,3
Silver Cross Automotive Inc.(Maple Ridge) 11393 Kingston St. Unit 4 Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y7 (877) 215-760 1
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Silver Cross Automotive Inc.(Calgary) 4216 54 Avenue SE Unit 60 Calgary, AB T2C 2E3 (403) 243-6300 1 Silver Cross Automotive Inc.(Edmonton) 14568-116 Ave. Edmonton, AB T5M 3E9 (844) 799-5464 1
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BRITISH COLUMBIA Advanced Mobility Products 101-8620 Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby, BC V5J 0B6 (604) 293-0002 1 Alliance Mobility Solutions 1075 McCurdy Road Kelowna, BC V1X 2P9 (236) 420-1400 1,3 Alliance Mobility Solutions 12211 Vulcan Way #110 Richmond, BC V6V 1J7 (604) 370-7004 1,3 Can Am Mobility 158 Old Vernon Road Kelowna, BC V1X 4R2 (250) 491-0003 1,3 Island Mediquip Ltd 2258 Dorman Road Nanaimo, BC V9Z 6R4 (250) 824-0390 1 Island Mediquip Ltd 750 Enterprise Crescent Victoria, BC V8Z 6R4 (250) 634-1895 1
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MANITOBA Northland Home Healthcare Products 865 Bradford Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0N6 (204) 786-6786 1
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ONTARIO Conval-Aid/Liftability 2600 Lancaster Road Ottawa, ON K1B 4Z4 (613) 738-2721 1 Courtland Mobility 1355 Artisans Court Unit B Burlington, ON L7L 5Y2 (800) 354-8138 1,2,3 Goldline Mobility & Conversions 762 Industrial Road London, ON N5V 3N7 (519) 453-0480 1,2,3 Mobility in Motion 1710 Bishop Street N Unit 8 Cambridge, ON N1T 1T2 (519) 623-9930 1 Northend Mobility 301 Aqueduct Street Welland, ON L3C 1C9 (905) 735-5552 1,2 Silver Cross Automotive Inc. (London) 2028 Dundas Street London, ON N5V 1R2 (844) 799-5464 1
Silver Cross Automotive Inc. (Ottawa) 5300 Canotek Road Unit 42 Ottawa, ON K1J 1A4 (613) 290-5279 1
Van Action 2005 Inc 4350 Autoroute 13 Laval, QC H7R 6E9 (800) 668-8705 1,2,3
Silver Cross Automotive Inc. (Toronto) 14 Goodmark Place Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R1 (844) 799-5464 1
SASKATCHEWAN
Silver Cross Automotive Inc. (Waterloo) 675A Davenport Road Waterloo, ON N2V 2E2 (844) 799-5464 1,2,3
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PrairieHeart Mobility 3033 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK S4T 1H5 (306) 584-8456 1,3
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QUEBEC Adaptation 04 Inc 3025 rue Girard Trois-Rivières, QC G8Z 2M4 (819) 372-0102 1,3 Centre d Autonomie 399 Ave De La Friche Dolbeau Mistassini, QC G8L 2T3 (418) 276-8336 1,3 Centre de L’auto St-Lambert 145 Damase Breton St-Lambert de Lauzon, QC G0S 2W0 (866) 641-0419 1,3 Eureka Solutions 107-829 J-Ambroise Craig Levis, QC G7A 2N2 (866) 562-2555 1 Eureka Solutions 2755 Montee St Hubert Longueuil, QC J3Y 4H6 (866) 562-2555 1,3 Eureka Solutions 5018 Industrial Blvd Sherbrooke, QC J1R 0P4 (866) 562-2555 1,3 SMVR 2 Visions Inc 414 Blvd St Germain Ouest Rimouski, QC G5L 3N4 (418) 723-9225 1,3 TVR Technologies Inc 595 Lanaudiere Repentigny, QC J6A 7N1 (888) 919-2555 1,3
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CEO’S MESSAGE
Are You Ready? By Danny Langfield NMEDA CEO
T
his missive comes to you, dear
education sessions I wanted to
reader, as I jet through the
attend at the conference this year,
atmosphere on a mission of
and I couldn’t get to everything!” I
supreme importance, deadly secrecy
nod sympathetically, waiting to see
and of course, grave personal
if the next comment will be the one I
danger. But, as they say, buy the
am hoping for (and the one that fits
ticket, take the ride…and so much
the master plan!)…”I’m just going to
for that gibberish. Any fool knows
have to bring more people next year;
when you accept a gig like exec of a
there’s no way I want to miss this stuff
high-powered trade association run
again.”
by Serious Businesspeople, there is bound to be an element of danger— but so what? Indeed, it comes with the territory, and I for one would have it no other way.
Blam! More dealer attendance! Win – win – win. NMEDA gets a better event, our exhibitors get more traffic and new faces, and the dealers get— well, each other. The opportunity to
As mentioned, the deadly secret
network with the best operators in the
nature of this mission precludes
business is arguably the single biggest
me from revealing my ultimate
benefit of the annual conference, and
destination, but I will be happy to
the more folks we bring, the more
share the purpose. I am meeting
brains there are to pick. Win – win –
ADED’s own intrepid leader, Liz
win.
Green, for a reconnaissance mission to select a location for the muchballyhooed event of the decade: The co-location of the 2021 NMEDA and ADED conferences. So, with apologies for the cliff-hanger ending, I must get this column back on track
And speaking of education, we are loaded this year. I realize I am paid to say that, but the fact that a statement may be blatantly selfserving doesn’t make it false. You can see for yourself on pg. 35. Let’s
Innovation & Technology track. What’s a dealer to do? None of those are to be missed, right? What’s that you say? Bring more people? Excellent answer; could not have said it better myself. Looking for another huge reason to attend? I’m certain you are, and if so, you have come to the right column. Due to the agreement between the associations to co-locate in 2021, we will not have our next NMEDA conference until the Fall of 2021. I am given to understand that certain people believe the deployment of words in all caps renders those words more important than proper punctuation, so please allow me to restate (emphatically): IF YOU MISS THE 2020 CONFERENCE, IT WILL BE OVER 18 MONTHS UNTIL YOU SEE YOUR FRIENDS (AND CUSTOMERS) AGAIN! THAT’S A LONG TIME WITH NO FACE TIME…SO DO NOT MISS THE 2020 EVENT!
take a look at the concurrent sessions
That’s exhausting; I don’t see how
in just one of the four time slots on
people do all caps with any regularity.
the Learning Tracks. You’ve got our
BUT—hopefully, point made. We will
top-rated presenter, Aaron Gardner,
see you in Daytona Beach in March…
Most member complaints make me
on the Sales & Marketing track; a
where maybe, just maybe, we will
scowl and vow to make changes
panel discussion featuring some of
reveal the location of the 2021 co-
to do better. But there is one
NMEDA’s top independent operators
location…are you ready?
complaint that actually brings a
on the Dealership Management track;
smile to my face: “Danny, what the
and an all-new, online wholesale
---
heck? There were too many good
vehicle auction presentation on the
and focused on my assigned topic: the 2020 NMEDA Annual Conference & Expo.
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NMEDA Circuit Breaker
AROUND THE INDUSTRY Superior Van & Mobility Acquires Phase III Mobility According to a recent press release, Superior Van & Mobility has acquired Phase III Mobility with locations in Alabama and Florida. The addition of these two stores will mark the 13th “brick and mortar” Superior Van & Mobility QAP dealership. Sam Cook, President of Superior Van & Mobility and former NMEDA Board President, shared his thoughts, “Our main focus is making mobility possible to all who need our products. The strategic growth expansion into Alabama and Northern Florida lessens the distance between our Tennessee and Louisiana locations, while also increasing our volume of mobility solutions available.”
MobilityWorks Expands Footprint to 92 Locations MobilityWorks recently announced the addition of seven new locations with the acquisition of IMED® Mobility. The acquisition will add to MobilityWorks’ presence in the state of Wisconsin and will add new locations in the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. Following the acquisition, MobilityWorks will now operate 92 total locations in 31 states. “We are excited to become part of the MobilityWorks nationwide network,” said Bob Lundin, Co-Owner of IMED Mobility and NMEDA Board Representative, “we’ll continue the customer service they love and now we’ll have the ability to provide even more solutions for transportation and home accessibility.”
BraunAbility Partnership Launches Mobility Education Initiative According to a recent press release, National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of complex rehabilitation, mobility, and accessibility solutions, is partnering with BraunAbility to educate clients about the innovative automotive solutions driving independence for individuals with disabilities nationwide. The partnership utilizes interactive kiosks designed to educate about accessible vehicle options and provide users the opportunity to connect with their local BraunAbility dealership for a thorough mobility consultation.
NMEDA Partners with Oscar Mike Foundation NMEDA recently announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Oscar Mike Foundation (OMF) establishing NMEDA as the Official Vehicle Sponsor for OMF’s signature event, the United States Quad Rugby Association National Championships. OMF founder and CEO, Noah Currier, will be featured at the NMEDA Annual Conference & Expo, March 3-5 in Daytona Beach, on the highly anticipated, “Rolling Disrupters” panel discussion. “We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Oscar Mike,” said Danny Langfield, NMEDA CEO. “Noah and his folks are doing incredible work getting our injured veterans ‘On the Move’ (which is the literal translation of Oscar Mike in Military radio jargon). When we realized our organizations were so well aligned in our respective missions, this partnership came together very naturally.” “NMEDA is exactly the kind of organization we want on our team,” stated Currier. “Getting veterans back on the road and ensuring they maintain their independence – that’s what NMEDA members do, period. And that’s a perfect fit with our mission.” NMEDA is proud to join OMF’s family of corporate sponsors including Ford, USAA, Amazon, Facebook, Google and dozens of others who support Oscar Mike’s mission of keeping veterans on the move.
OMF CEO Noah Currier with NMEDA’s Director of Government Relations, Amy Schoppman.
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CANADA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Where Does Quality Grow From? By David Parton —Mobility in Motion PRESIDENT, NMEDA CANADA
W
hat is quality, how do you
line in achieving quality. Hang high on
measure quality, why is
the walls all the training certificates
quality even important?
your technicians have dedicated
The population we in the mobility industry serve, in operations big and not so big, have a unique set of needs. We have a duty of care to ensure that those needs are met. Customer service is so much more than a comfortable waiting area or available wifi and comfortable chairs. It is always appropriate to share a smile, explain the process, and share
time to receiving. You, the dealer principal, paid for that training, taking technicians off the shop floor and placing them into a service school to receive training to be competent and capable technicians. Quality comes from competent and trained technicians. Now where does all of this fit in with NMEDA? This is, after all, the NMEDA
certainly unique and diverse. The answer given was that they had factory-trained technicians and they had no need for NMEDA. Factorytrained technicians certainly bring many advantages, but, if I need surgery on my eye, I go to a specialist with training and experience in that niche of the medical field. An ear/ nose/and throat specialist is not far off, but my expectation of a quality result would not be high. Let’s be honest about this, much of
what they should expect when we are
quarterly publication.
done with our work. But all this is of
I spoke with a dealer principal and
is unique and often specialized.
little value if the quality of our actual
asked why his organization has not
The outcomes from an experienced
work is substandard.
joined NMEDA. The dealership is
technician have a quality that is not
The place quality grows always starts
connected to a major manufacturer,
readily replicated. A technician who
and they represent a top-quality
may be OEM factory-trained is not
or senior management, board of
conversion product. My suggestion
automatically “Mobility Trained.” We
directors, is focused on profit first,
that association membership
“
must often think outside the box to
at the top. If the dealer principal
quality does not have its rightful place. Profit is not a dirty word. If we do not remain solvent, quality will be the first thing to go—but quality should never be given a place below profit. Quality work leads to quality outcomes, and satisfied customers will share their
what is done in the mobility business
Profit is not a dirty word. If we do not remain solvent, quality will be the first thing to go.”
bolstered with the QAP program
achieve the goals of our clients and
satisfied outcome. This is relatively
audits and the top quality service
make it all fit into their choice of
speaking, a small community.
schools offered to members, should
automotive transport.
Staff training is an investment the
have represented good value if this
dealer principal makes from the
store has a real commitment to this
desire to have quality work and
aspect of the automotive world.
quality outcomes. The dealer shop/
We are mobility dealers, we are
service department holds the front
somewhat unique, and our clients are
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Hand controls in a Mazda Miata anyone? We’ve done that. NMEDA as it exists today is the embodiment of many years of cooperation and collaboration to
develop and create a body of work
asked and answered. Is the garage
unique solutions we sell, the quality
known as the Quality Assurance
keepers insurance up to date, is the
they need, and the quality outcomes
Program (QAP). The manuals are
torque wrench calibrated?
they deserve. Let’s be proud of our
You can interview the guy who
industry, and let’s join together, you
regularly being updated. Our industry is not static and our guidelines are as dynamic as our industry. It is a hard job staying ahead of everything, but I am regularly impressed by the way this organization moves and adapts.
says he knows he can do it for you,
know, the way NMEDA does.
or you can patronize the NMEDA/
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QAP vendor. Be confident that the NMEDA/QAP designation is your
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assurance of quality work, and quality outcomes.
NMEDA is not a police force. We do not lead by threat, we lead by example.”
When dealerships want to participate
NMEDA is not a police force. We
in this niche of the automotive world
do not lead by threat, we lead by
and they don’t avail themselves of
example. Come join us, share the
the body of work in the QAP manuals
burden, share the knowledge. Let’s
and program or the manufacturer
give the folks who need the range of
training schools NMEDA holds, they are missing out on a lot. Let me pull this together by saying, if we have a focus on quality and quality outcomes, NMEDA is something we need to be a part of. Nearly every situation and family has unique circumstances and it is shared knowledge, trained staff, and a focus on quality that will help guide our clients to the right solution. “Somebody’s Turning the Wrench,” is one topic at our upcoming conference. I can’t say whether the local garage is competent or not. Who would know? YOU should know if they are wrenching on your adapted vehicle. Where is their training certificate for the product they are wrenching on? You never need to ask this question at a NMEDA/QAP dealer. The auditor has asked all of the questions, verified training, discussed QAP manuals, verified that the right tools are in place. Even questions you would never think to ask have all been
Jan–Mar 2020
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GUEST SPEAKER
Getting Rid of Those Sneaky Weeds by Eric Johnson — Hudson & Cook, LLP 2020 NMEDA CONFERENCE & EXPO SPEAKER
I
may be a little old-school on this,
are going to “tear someone’s head
not careful to pluck this weed from
but I still like to pick weeds in the
off” (make a huge profit from a car
your dealership, it will grow rather
yard. It’s good exercise, makes the
sale).
quickly, dig in deep, overpower your
These immoral employees may be the
ethical employees, and take over your
yard look nicer, and gives my brain a little down time.
bad weeds who have infiltrated your
dealership.
There’s a particularly pernicious
dealership. They may compete with
Open your email inbox on any given
type of weed in our area known as
your ethical employees and do deals
day, and you will see articles about
goosegrass. One of the things that
that couldn’t, or maybe shouldn’t, be
dealership owners suing former GMs
makes this type of weed so devious
done. They may be engaged in such
and F&I managers, alleging that
is that, from far away, it looks like any
scams as payment packing, power
they falsified credit applications
other typical blade of grass.
booking, faking credit credentials,
with nonexistent trade-ins and down
Goosegrass spreads by seeds that
requiring a service contract as a
payments, listed the manufacturer’s
condition of getting financing,
rebate as a customer’s down payment,
fanning, fluffing, or changing the cash
inflated incomes, and faked utility
price of a vehicle when they learn that
bills used as proof of a customer’s
control it. And, if you don’t pick this
the buyer has bad credit.
residence for finance sources.
weed from your yard quickly, it will
It’s difficult, at best, to determine if
You’ve probably also read about
grow rather rapidly, dig in deep, kill
you have an unethical employee at
FBI raids on a dealer’s home and
the other grass, and take over your
your dealership. That person may
dealership and indictments for
yard. Plus, you have to pull the weed
appear on the surface to look and act
conspiracy, bank fraud, and wire fraud.
up from the root, or what you leave
like your other ethical employees, but,
One such indictment alleges that
behind will continue to spread. It’s a
on closer inspection, you can discern
the dealer and his finance manager
daily battle, one I fought, somewhat
that he or she isn’t ethical.
falsified down payments, inflated
That employee’s type of thinking
incomes, sold service contracts
germinate later in the season than other annual grasses, so you can’t use pre-emergence herbicides to
unsuccessfully, all summer long and even into the fall.
and negative behavior can spread
You may be wondering what weed
throughout the dealership like my
pulling has to do with your dealership
goosegrass. But, once you learn you
and compliance. Well, during my last weed-pulling session, I was thinking about how these sneaky weeds have so much in common with unscrupulous and unethical employees. You know the ones I’m talking about—those who may refer to a customer as a “fish” (sucker), a “roach,” or a “rat” (a customer with really bad credit) and who say they
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have an unethical employee, if you’re
without remitting the paperwork and payment to the service contract provider, reported sales of vehicles to the manufacturer for vehicles that
...once you learn you have an unethical employee, if you’re not careful to pluck this weed from your dealership, it will grow rather quickly, dig in deep, overpower your ethical employees, and take over your dealership.”
hadn’t actually been sold in order
mean that you won’t have one
to root out those problems now or
to obtain expiring incentive rebates,
tomorrow.
face issues down the road.
Potential employees should be
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got more
screened for ethical challenges in
weeds to pick.
their employment histories. Reward
--Eric L.Johnson is a partner in the Oklahoma office of Hudson Cook, LLP. He can be reached at 405.602.3812 or by email at ejohnson@hudco.com.
employees who follow the rules (a
How can you root out these dishonest
compliance reward), and punish those
employees before they damage your
who don’t.
dealership?
Finally, don’t have a Code of Ethics
Every dealer should have a Code of
that you ignore; if you claim in your
Ethics. Post it where consumers can
Code of Ethics that you’re walking the
see it, and have every employee read
walk, but you really are only talking
and sign it.
the talk, plaintiffs’ lawyers will call
It is incumbent on dealers to mandate
that misrepresentation an unfair or
ethics and compliance training.
deceptive act or practice and add
Such training is protection against
another count to the complaint.
complaints and legal actions. Training
Unethical employees may yield early
and testing should be done routinely
results, but they will create havoc and
and periodically. Just because you
liability eventually, both for the other
don’t see a problem today doesn’t
employees and the dealership. Better
light t o Sp Conference Speaker
lender for the sold vehicles.
Conference
dealership’s required payment to the
lender of sales in order to avoid the
and failed to inform their floor plan
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INDUSTRY ADVISOR
Harry Baergen was previously the Regulation Enforcement Officer for Transport Canada. Currently, he acts as the Compliance Review Program
F/CMVSS 302 “Flammability of Interior Materials (Part 2) By Harry Baergen – Autoregs Consulting NMEDA CRP COORDINATOR
(CRP) Coordinator for NMEDA. If you have any questions about the
flooring and plastics. However, test
Standard 302 has been severely
reports for combustible materials,
criticized for being too lenient,
such as seating material, are still
especially for being a horizontal
not readily available from suppliers.
test. Basically, the standard requires
Although, seat suppliers have been
that certain specified materials that
telling CRP that full test reports are
are within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of the
available if requested, CRP is finding
occupant compartment air space shall
this to be inaccurate.
not burn more than 102 mm (4 inches)
T
First, to revisit the preceding article
per minute when tested horizontally
test reports for F/CMVSS 302,
the adaptive vehicle industry, because
contents of this article, or about the NMEDA CRP, contact Harry Baergen at 778.888.2210.
his is an update to a previous article about difficulties NMEDA manufacturing
members (alterers) have in obtaining “Flammability of Interior Materials.”
for some background, the purpose of F/CMVSS 302 is to reduce death and injuries caused by vehicle fires. F/CMVSS 302 is often overlooked in an adaptive vehicle conversion does
in a burn cabinet according to the test procedure. This is a generous burn rate, but it is only intended to allow time for occupants to exit a burning vehicle. Although, in the adaptive vehicle industry, some moral
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consideration might be given to
generally not been forthcoming. In
to the OEM vehicle as some other
the possibility of a disabled person
the meantime, CRP has conceded
industries do. However, F/CMVSS 302
requiring more time to exit a burning
to accept statements from adaptive
does apply to alterers of adaptive
vehicle in a crash.
vehicle manufacturers, in lieu of
vehicles and the standard must
test reports, for non-ignitable and
be considered when certifying an
self-extinguishing materials, such as
adaptive vehicle.
The preceding article was published in the 2014 summer issue of the Circuit Breaker and shortly after that, on September 01, 2014, the Compliance Review Program (CRP) began asking alterers for F/CMVSS 302 test reports. Since then, NMEDA member manufacturers have been making concerted efforts to obtain test reports from material suppliers, but proper test reports have
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not add as many flammable materials
...in the case of aftermarket seats, or
other flammable materials, a comprehensive, verifiable, F/CMVSS 302 test report should be demanded from the supplier as a condition of procurement. ”
The test procedure for standard 302 is comparatively simple and inexpensive. A vehicle is not required for the test –
only some waste pieces of material or
with test information unrelated to
lack information. Test reports should
composite material that measure 102
standard 302, standard 302 reports
clearly state that the material was
X 356 X 13 mm (4 X 14 X 1/2 inches).
with inadequate information, or test
tested according to F/CMVSS 302
It is also one of those standards for
reports that are outdated. Also, the
test procedure, not just to equivalent
which engineering analysis cannot
material suppliers, including seat
tests, such as 1SO 3795 or ECE Reg.
replace an actual test, which means
suppliers, are usually aware that
No. 118 annex 6. The test report should
the test is required by law. Standard
they are not responsible for the final
state the date, the burn rates, burn
302 is also unique in that flammable
vehicle certification, which includes
sample measurements, describe or
materials need to be tested on a more
F/CMVSS 302 in North America.
illustrate the burn cabinet, describe,
ongoing basis, even if the vehicle design and material suppliers do not change. Certifying to F/CMVSS 302 does not require a highly skilled person. The metal burn cabinet can be purchased for several hundred dollars or it can be constructed according to the NHTSA test procedure referenced in the attached chart. Ideally, a 4 X 14 inch test specimen can be cut from each roll or shipment from the material supplier and tested in the burn cabinet after the specimens are conditioned for 24 hours at 210 C and 50% humidity. Material that is self-extinguishing, such as flooring or plywood, need not be tested as often.
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There is no way of knowing whether the
altered or modified vehicle meets F/CMVSS 302 without routinely testing the material as it arrives from suppliers or have the suppliers provide current test reports.”
Albeit, seat manufacturers in the
or at least name, the material and
United States are responsible under
show identified photographs of the
the Vehicle Safety Act as component
test in the burn cabinet to prove that
suppliers and are also responsible to
the test was actually carried out. The
report to NHTSA under the TREAD
test should also state the location of
ACT (see Circuit Breaker article
the material in the vehicle, but this
October – December 2019).
could be added by the vehicle alterer if necessary.
On the other hand, material that has
Considering the high-tech nature of
a high burn rate, for example, 31/2
the adaptive vehicle industry, testing
As mentioned above, very often the
inches per minute, or treated material,
for F/CMVSS 302 is one of the least
test reports that CRP receives are
should be tested more often. The burn
complicated tests for the vehicle
outdated. Outdated means more
tests should be timed, photographed,
alterer and the applicability of F/
than 6 months old for combustible
documented, dated and filed to
CMVSS 302 to an adaptive conversion
materials and very outdated means
include the information listed in the
is relatively minimal – except for
more than a year old. As stated
attached chart.
aftermarket seating. For this reason,
above, material with a higher burn
it may not be worthwhile for the
rate should be tested more often than
alterer to test materials in-house.
non-ignitable or self-extinguishing
Therefore, in the case of aftermarket
materials. CRP has been challenged
seats, or other flammable materials, a
by seat manufacturers who argue that
comprehensive, verifiable, F/CMVSS
there is no requirement in federal law
302 test report should be demanded
to test materials on an ongoing basis
from the supplier as a condition of
and they are correct. However, there
procurement.
is federal law that requires vehicle
Traditionally, obtaining proper F/ CMVSS 302 test reports has been problematic in other conversion industries as well. One problem is that up-fitters tend to rely blindly on material suppliers who may not be as familiar with automotive requirements as they are with other standards. Material suppliers
To focus on the present-day problem,
tend to only provide: certification
the test reports that CRP is receiving
statements, test reports convoluted
are mostly inadequate, outdated and
manufacturers to certify that their vehicles meet all federal standards. There is no way of knowing whether the altered or modified vehicle meets
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INDUSTRY ADVISOR
(continued)
F/CMVSS 302 without routinely
During the writing of this article
test reports for all materials, or for
testing the material as it arrives
CRP has been communicating with
selected materials, in the vehicle,
from suppliers or have the suppliers
one of the major aftermarket seat
including those non-ignitable or
provide current test reports.
manufacturers who has committed to
self-extinguishing materials that CRP
The NMEDA CRP is willing to assist a
providing full test reports to NMEDA
temporarily accepts by statement.
NMEDA member in trying to obtain F/CMVSS 302 test reports from suppliers or in obtaining or building a burn cabinet for in-house testing.
members by January 2020. It should also be noted that in exporting vehicles to Canada, Transport Canada will initially ask for CMVSS 302
F/CMVSS/ TSD 302
Requirement
S4.1
Seat cushions, seat belts (if not labeled), headlining, arm rests, trim panels, head restraints, floor coverings, sun visors, curtains, shades, wheel house coverings, engine compartment coverings, padding and crash deployment elements must meet S4.2.
S4.2
Material that is within 13 mm of the vehicle occupant air space (face down) must not burn more than 102 mm per minute, separately or composite, when tested in specimens 102 mm wide by 356 mm long as specified in the test procedure S5.1, S5.2 and S5.3.
S5.1
S5.2
Material is held by two 10 X 25 mm U frames (not shown) with interior dimensions of 51 mm wide X 330 mm long, mounted 165 mm above bottom of cabinet. Material is lit by a 10 mm ID Bunsen burner with a natural gas temperature flame 38 mm in height.
S5.3
Flame is centered on open end of specimen with burner tip 19 mm below bottom of specimen. Expose to flame 15 seconds, then allow material to burn 38 mm and begin timing until flame is within 38 mm of closed end or where flame stops. Burn rate = 60 X (D/T). D = distance in mm, T = time in seconds.
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Following here is a chart that may be useful in assisting the material supplier or seating supplier in establishing a proper test report:
Information for Test Report •
All test reports must demonstrate test procedure, equipment, and instrumentation.
•
Include burn rates, part numbers, fabric material, location in vehicle, and date tested.
•
Include identified photographs showing material burning in cabinet.
•
If necessary, a material specimen may be kept horizontal on ‘piano wire’ across the width of the U frame at 25 mm intervals.
•
(See NHTSA test procedure TP-302-03 for exact burn cabinet build instruction templates.)
•
Test should not be more than 6 months old for higher burn rate material, 1 year for slower burn rate material, and 2 years for self-extinguishing or nonignitable material.
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MEMBER NOTICE
2020 NMEDA Board Election RESULTS
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hank you to all members who voted in the 2020 NMEDA Board Elections. Though all seats were uncontested—in the U.S. election—the bylaws require that voting be completed by ballot with a minimum number of required ballots cast. The new board members will take their positions in March when they are
sworn in at the 2020 NMEDA Annual Conference. In addition to the board elections, proposed changes to the bylaws were presented and all modifications were approved.
NMEDA Board of Directors Re-Elected:
Treasurer: Jud DeMott, Access 2 Mobility
Manufacturer Rep.: Kevin McMahon, BraunAbility
Rep. at Large 3: Bob Lundin, IMED Mobility
Rep. at Large 4: Eric Mansfield, MobilityWorks
Canadian President: David Parton, Mobility in Motion
Elected to New Position:
President: Christian Quandt, Advanced Wheels
Canadian Board of Directors Re-Elected:
President: David Parton, Mobility in Motion
Associate Rep.: Dana Benoit, Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre
Elected to New Position:
Treasurer: Serge Lavallée, Eureka Solutions
Rep. at Large: Darin Ashby, PrairieHeart Mobility
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Welcome, Mr. President By Katie McDonald NMEDA Manager of Communications & Social
As we welcome in the new year, we also welcome a new NMEDA President. The ever witty, insightful, and punctual (he’s never missed an article deadline!), Christian Quandt of Advanced Wheels. No stranger to NMEDA or the NMEDA Board of Directors, Christian has most recently served as Vice President, and Representative at Large prior to that. Though he refused my congratulations and insisted (in jest?) that he turned down the position twice, Christian was kind enough to virtually “sit down” with me, and answer a few questions to help us take a peek into the mind of the new NMEDA Board President...
1. Well, you are a legacy! Your father, John Quandt, served as NMEDA President from 2000 to 2003. What are your thoughts on being, essentially, EXACTLY like the Bush family? It is an honor to our family to think that 20 years apart our peers still think that a Quandt would be a good steward for the presidency of the organization. Or is it that they knew then and now that we don’t often say, “no”? Our family has given a lot to this organization, but we’ve taken back just as much from the relationships we’ve made and the things we have learned. 2. Tell us about your personal history—where you grew up, family, education, favorite sports teams, other info you’d like to share. I grew up an only child in Connecticut where I played sports and worked at our shop since I was 12 years old. My wife, Crystal, and I have two children, and I coach their sports yearround. I have a Bachelor’s in
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English Writing from Westfield State, and an MBA from UMass. I’m an avid New England sports fan, and attempt to play golf and fish whenever I have time.
manager to another employer. Once I came back full-time I realized that this business had a better future for me than education did.
3. Obviously, your family has been in auto mobility for some time. How did you personally get involved and when did you decide you wanted this to be your career?
4. Could you summarize your personal business philosophy?
I started my career at my parents’ business at 12 as a janitor, and
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I’m competitive and want our business to grow and be as successful as possible, but we do that only in a way that is customer-focused and executed with honesty and integrity.
Our manufacturers and dealers are going to be challenged like almost no other two years in this industry’s history, and NMEDA is positioned to help the industry communicate and collaborate as that change occurs.”
then “go-fer” when I got my license, so by the time I was in college I wanted to do anything BUT go to work for my father. I taught middle school special education for about a year but then came back to work for my father when he lost his business
Treating everyone the same way, whether they are a customer, employee, vendor, subcontractor, has been a reason that our company has many long-time employees, return customers, and steady growth.
5. You are credited with coining the term “FOO Fighters” (Circuit Breaker April-June, 2019 – Officers’ Message)…in your opinion, what distinguishes family owned and operated (FOO) dealerships from the larger dealer groups? Some of our vendors were referring to businesses like ours as “mom & pop” shops and I didn’t like the connotation, so I suggested that they should call us FOO fighters instead. Many of our FOO shops do the same volume as some of the corporate stores, and I have observed that FOO shops tend to have a lot more personnel stability, which keeps a strong knowledge-base in the stores. I also believe that having an owner present and able to make decisions benefits the customer experience, especially in the instances where extra attention to detail may be required.
7. Do you have any final thoughts or a message for our members?
Christian will be officially sworn in as President along with our other board of director members at the 2020 Annual Conference & Expo in March. Be sure to catch Christian as a panelist on the “FOO Fighting the Good FIght” educational panel discussion.
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I look forward to working with the Board and am always open to calls/emails/texts from our fellow members.
NMEDA has done a great job of keeping up with all of the industry change and how that has affected membership over the last few years. However, the next two years is likely to see the continuation of consolidation, and the disappearance of major product choices (the Grand Caravan and Sienna as we know it). Our manufacturers and dealers are going to be challenged like almost no other two years in this industry’s history, and NMEDA is positioned to help the industry
communicate and collaborate as that change occurs.
6. What do you see as the association’s biggest challenge over the next two years of your presidency?
L to R: Christian Quandt, Don Clock, and Corey Kupsh at the 2019 NMEDA Annual Conference & Expo.
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Tuesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 4
Thursday, March 5
8:00 am–10:30 am Vehicle Move-In 8:30 am–5:30 pm DRS & Technician Learning Tracks 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Exhibitor Setup 5:30 pm–7:00 pm Opening General Session 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Expo Grand Opening
8:30 am–10:45 am All Learning Tracks 10:45 am–2:00 pm Expo 2:00 pm–4:10 pm All Learning Tracks 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Manufacturer’s Open Forum 4:20 pm–5:30 pm General Session 5:30 pm Open Evening
9:00 am–11:00 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 11:00 pm–12:00 pm
6:30 pm–8:30 pm
WEDNESDAY GENERAL SESSION
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
The Rolling Disrupters
The Opportunities & Challenges for Women in Mobility
During this collaborative discussion, a panel of women who have excelled in their mobility industry careers will share stories, perspectives, and advice for thriving in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
12:00 pm–1:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Expo Dealer’s Open Forum DRS Bonus Education Session Closing General Session Auction Fundraiser & Cocktail Reception Awards Banquet
Dr. Rory Cooper Director, Human Engineering Resoures Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh
Sam Schmidt Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham Wheelchair Motocross Athlete
Founder/Chairman, Conquer Paralysis Now
Noah Currier Founder, Oscar Mike Apparel and OMFoundation
DEALER LEARNING TRACK SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 4
Dealership Management
Dealer Sales & Marketing
Innovation & Technology
Finding New Weapons to Solve Old Problems
The Skills to Pay the Bills...& More
Creativity Meet Productivity
Compliance Landmines & How to Avoid Them
The Number One Thing That Holds Us Back
60 Apps in 60 Minutes
Eric Johnson Hudson & Cook, LLP
Sunjay Nath Engineering Human Performance
‘Born to Run’ a Great Dealership
How to Market Like a Direct Seller
Tim Barone VMI
Mystery Speaker
8:30 am–9:30 am James Spellos Meeting U
9:40 am–10:40 am
10:45 am–2:00 pm
The Physical Experience: Your Store, Your Customer Andy Pitts & David Gutting Barkley
Expo Featuring Product Presentations
2:00 pm–3:00 pm Admit It: You’re an Auto Dealer Steve Brazill National Automotive Dealers Association
Zen & The Art of Creating Influencer Connections
Your Business Will Never Be the Same: Hot Technologies 2020
Panel Discussion
James Spellos Meeting U
3:10 pm–4:10 pm FOO Fighting the Good Fight Panel Discussion
Market Cultivation—Time for the Harvest
Move More Metal: NMEDA’s New Online Wholesale Marketplace
Aaron Gardner BraunAbility
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DRS 101: Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation
DRS 201: Advanced Driver Rehabilitation Concepts
This two-day course (March 3 & 4) is designed for the new driving evaluator.
This two-day track (March 3 & 4) offers several diverse sessions geared to more established evaluators.
(15 CEUs)
(11.5 CEUs)
Jan Stephanides, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI The skills and knowledge needed to establish an adaptive driving program or become a new staff member for an established program will be discussed and shared. How to develop an evaluation and training techniques, introduction to adaptive equipment, documentation and interactions with equipment vendors will be discussed.
Goals/Objectives
Behind the Wheel with Autism (1.5 hrs) Nellemarie Hyde, OT, CDRS Apply Cognitive Assessments to Improve Driving Rehabilitation Interventions & Outcomes (2 hrs) Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS Building Your Toolkit for Working for Drivers with Dementia and MCI - Part A (2 hrs) Tamalea Stone, OT & Nellemarie Hyde, OT, CDRS When is it Time to Put on the Brakes? Putting Dementia Driving Theory into Practice - Part B (2 hrs) Tamalea Stone, OT & Nellemarie Hyde, OT, CDRS
By the end of the program, participants will be able to: 1. List the basic components of a Driver Rehabilitation Clinical Evaluation. 2. List the basic components of a Driver Rehabilitation OnRoad Assessment. 3. Recognize resources for networking within the Driver Rehabilitation Community. 4. Develop the necessary and optional components for starting a Driver Rehabilitation Program. 5. Recognize the key stakeholders in the world of driver rehabilitation. 6. Identify the sequence of basic on-road training techniques.
Driving with Low Vision (1 hr) Marc Gannon, OD, FAAO Driver Rehabilitation and Vehicle Modification Process in Public VR in Massachusetts (and other New England States) (1 hr) Eugene Blumkin, PE, CPE Patient First. The Right Fit (1 hr) Bryan Garrison, RKT, CDRS To Train or Not to Train: Are Behind-the-Wheel Problems of Certain Drivers Remediable? (1 hr) Tamalea Stone, OT, CDRS
Please see website for complete program and continuing education information.
Plan to stay through Thursday for additional CEUs! BONUS DRS SESSION (1 hr) “Somebody’s Turning the Wrench”
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION (1 hr) “The Opportunities & Challenges for Women in Mobility”
ADED is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Please see individual course descriptions for contact hours/AOTA CEUs offered and the Learning Level. AOTA Classification Codes: Domain of OT; OT Process Evaluation
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Great news! DRS 101/201 registration includes access to the full NMEDA conference from start to finish, including the Expo, NMEDA Circuit Breaker
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Mobility Way By Mike Savicki — Afterburner Communications NMEDA CONSULTANT
Eve Hampton, A Family Vehicle and a Growing Need for Space
W
hen it came time to
And there’s her love of art—graphic
So I reached out to her early assuming
interview Eve Hampton
design, photography, jewelry, and
it would take a good bit of time for
for this story, I figured
sculpture.
her to reply given a schedule I could
She and her husband of nearly five
only imagine was packed.
years, Bob Pratt, a Purple Heart
To my surprise, Eve’s reply came
recipient who served two tours of
quickly and with good reason. With a
duty in Iraq with the 1st Battalion 7th
late February due date, she was seven
Marines, are kindred spirits, too. They
months pregnant with her second
recently relocated to Seattle from
son and was justifiably taking it easy
Portland, love the outdoors, and once
and slowing down as her mobility was
spent nearly three months camping
temporarily challenged.
connecting with her and finding time to chat would be a challenge. Everything I knew about Eve affirmed she is a woman on the go. In addition to being a Mom to an active toddler, she is a top level wheelchair basketball player and coach who works in adaptive sports and also just so happens to have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
and touring the US as part of a move from Arizona to the Pacific Northwest.
“I love everything about parenting and being pregnant, it can be just a bit exhausting though with the added complexities that come with having a disability,” Eve Hampton, 33, begins. “Especially near the end, my first pregnancy kept me from going out and being independent for months on end so I’m doing my best, now with a toddler in tow, too, to stay as healthy and active as I can.” Eve’s disability resulted from Transverse Myelitis contracted at age
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13. She learned to drive with hand
less active, making fewer and fewer
“I don’t know if I ever planned on
controls a few years later and always
trips, and letting all the logistics and
being a ‘Soccer Mom’ type minivan
believed she would drive a car. But
steps required just to go out with my
driver but now I embrace it,” Eve
one of the big changes she made in
son get in the way. For example, if he
concludes. “My van gets compliments.
her life after her son, Ari, was born,
didn’t want to clip in his car seat I’d
I have more motivation to get out, I
was switching from driving a car to
have to get back in my chair and it all
don’t have to think about all the steps
a minivan. She now drives a Honda
became difficult and frustrating,” Eve
it will take to get somewhere and
Odyssey with a BraunAbility in-floor
says, continuing, “Now, with the van, I
back, and I can be more spontaneous,
conversion and a six-way swivel
can get close to the seat(s) and make
too. Well, at least as spontaneous as
transfer seat provided by The Ability
sure everyone is loaded in. That’s the
I can be right now with another new
Center.
best part, being able to put my kid(s)
baby on the way.”
Eve explains, “When we learned our
into their car seats. And I like how
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family would be growing even more, I looked at the logistics that would be required for our day-to-day and knew that it would be too complicated with a car. All the steps that would be
clean the system is plus the aesthetics of how it all looks and operates. And once I’m in it, the van can operate with a regular door closure which is quicker and more efficient, especially
required and all the equipment would
during drop-offs and pick-ups.”
be tough.
Eve Hampton’s story of mobility
“I was referred to getting a minivan
illustrates that living an active life
for my old job,” she says. “They guided me through the process and showed me all the different options. How others feel about the options, and their experiences are important
Mike Savicki’s “Mobility My Way” is a quarterly column for the Circuit Breaker. If you know of a NMEDA customer, client, member, or friend who has a unique personal story worth sharing, please email Katie McDonald, Manager of Communications & Social, at katie. mcdonald@nmeda.org.
with a disability can be a success if it comes with a willingness to adapt and accept change. Keeping an open mind, exploring different solutions and embracing change is key, too.
to me, too, so I place a lot of value in user experiences and feedback so I did as much research as I could before making the change.” The changes she enjoyed were immediate and lasting. “It wasn’t until I got the van that I realized I had been becoming less and
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPORT
GR Engagement in an Age of Political Skepticism by Amy Schoppman NMEDA DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
W
hen I was eighteen, I
that, while I may work in politics, I
Richard)—in this magazine and
enrolled in a course
personally understand that politics
elsewhere. While I find some comfort
called “The History of
can seem inaccessible, indecipherable,
in knowing that I’m far from alone,
Western Political Theory” during
frustrating, amorphous,
I will never not find it perplexing
my Freshman year of college. I
inconsequential, petty, pretentious,
that members (of any Association,
lasted four days. Was my short-
[insert additional unflattering
not just NMEDA) actively decline to
lived involvement due to one of
adjectives…]. Basically, it’s not for
participate in Government Relations
my classmates uttering the words
everyone. I recently attended a US.
(GR) efforts that would impact
“jurisprudential analysis” and
Chamber of Commerce seminar on
their businesses, their customers,
“apathetic plurality” (in the same
government affairs and advocacy that
their employees, and/or their lives.
sentence, no less)? Possibly. Was
referenced two thought-provoking
Everything NMEDA’s GR team does
it because I was eviscerated by
statistics that helped me realize this
is for the benefit of the automotive
the Professor, during a clumsy and
aversion to politics is particularly
mobility industry, our membership,
ill-conceived attempt to charm,
prominent in the Association world:
and the clients that our membership
when I called her “Mrs. Clark”
(1) 84% of Associations “find it
serves. Whether you’re a Republican,
instead of “Dr. Clark” (an offense
challenging to get members involved
a Democrat, an Independent, a
so multi-layered that, in hindsight,
in Government Affairs/Advocacy”
Libertarian, a Transhumanist, a Moonie
I’m practically impressed with my
and (2) 52% of Association members
(in which case I would genuinely
teenage ignorance)? Perhaps. Or was it because the unfamiliar terminology, acronyms, public figures, and idioms flying around during class discussion made my head spin and led me to the conclusion that I’d bitten off more than I could chew (an experience I now identify as a forerunner to my first year working with Dave Goch, during which I understood maybe 60% of what he said to me)? It’s conceivable. Whatever the case, I dropped the course and took “Sociology of Deviance” instead. It seemed like a more natural fit, anyway. I bring this up to demonstrate
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“
Everything NMEDA’s GR team does is for the benefit of the automotive mobility industry, our membership, and the clients that our membership serves.”
“are unsure about their Association’s
love to have a conversation with
Government Affairs/Advocacy
you), or align yourself with some
process and priorities.”
other political affiliation, I think we
Let’s first address “The 84 Percent.” I
can all agree that political efforts
have previously expressed my stance on NMEDA member engagement— with apparently palpable frustration, based on the feedback I received from Richard May (I’m better now,
advantageous to our industry are, generally speaking, “a good thing.” For this reason alone, I ask readers to (re)consider involvement in NMEDA’s GR activities.
It has certainly occurred to me that
periodically revises a policy platform
that’s the final GOT reference.) Will
the reticence, reluctance, or refusal
consisting of a limited number of
VMSA implementation triple a dealer’s
of “The 84 Percent” to participate
issues having a significant impact
or manufacturer’s sales overnight?
in GR efforts may be connected
on our members. In other words,
Probably not. But if sales are your sole
to the second statistic mentioned
we pick our battles wisely. The first
priority, I encourage you to consider
above—that 52% of Association
major battle—like, Crazy Frozen
the merit and propriety of improving
members are “unsure about their
Lake Battle from Season 5 of Game
automotive mobility outcomes for
Association’s Government Affairs/
of Thrones—was passage of the
disabled veterans and improving the
Advocacy process and priorities.”
Veterans Mobility Safety Act. We were
unclear, inconsistent, and profoundly
The fastidious linguistics enthusiast
ultimately victorious and are currently
frustrating approval/payment process
that haunts my left brain isn’t entirely
working with the Department of
routinely encountered by our dealers.
sure how “unsure” (ha) is being
Veterans Affairs—which tends to
Your sales may not increase, but your
defined here—are members “unsure”
move slower than the slowest of
sanity will at least have a chance of
because they are unconvinced of a
wights in The Army of The Dead—to
survival.
particular GR effort’s usefulness? Are
finalize the law’s implementation. If
members “unsure” because they are
you are unconvinced of the utility
uninformed about GR process and
and benefit of VA updating its nearly
priorities? Or are members “unsure”
20-year-old guidance document
because they are unconfident that
for the Auto Adaptive Equipment
they possess the expertise or ability
Program—an update that will include
to contribute to (or simply tolerate)
minimum product and installation
GR efforts? Let’s address all of the
provider standards as well as
above:
increased VA staff training in order
Unconvinced NMEDA’s GR Team develops and
to produce consistent nationwide policy enforcement—well, I’d say you’re as stubborn as Cersei. (OK,
Speaking of the payment process: while our Past Due Invoice Program has resulted in dealers receiving long-overdue payments from VA, I am dissatisfied with the insufficient amount and sporadic frequency of those late payments. And because everything NMEDA’s GR Team does is in furtherance of maximum benefit to our industry, our members, and the clients that our members serve, we decided to prioritize the issue of
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VA’s Prompt Payment Act violations.
regarding NMEDA’s GR efforts?
technically “political”—they appeal
Following a series of meetings
Correct! That brings your total to
to an array of ideologies, they are
and discussions with Members of Congress and VA Committee staff, the issue has since moved up VA’s
$20,000 in past due VA invoices.
non-controversial (in that they don’t
Unconfident
and NMEDA will work with anyone
encompass “culture war” aspects),
Oh, you’re apprehensive about
interested in developing common
head of the VBA (Veteran’s Benefits
politics considering the current
sense solutions to the challenges
Administration), who is currently
hyper-partisan climate and record-
facing our industry, our members, and
being pressured from multiple angles
low dissatisfaction with government
the clients our members serve.
to address it. To put it bluntly: we’re
and the very real possibility of
going to get you paid. If that’s
*******
uncomfortable conversations/
not useful then I have seriously
fractured relationships/physical
overestimated my understanding of
injury if you express an opinion? Join
basic business principles.
the club, friend. Times are strange
chain of command, directly to the
Uninformed I’ll take “Uninformed” for $600, Alex.
In comparison to my previous articles, my time spent in “The History of Western Political Theory” (fun fact:
but the good news is that NMEDA
I ended up with a degree in Politics
doesn’t hold, initiate, or promote
& Public Policy, including—wait for
political conversations in its GR
Answer: Weekly emails, monthly
communications. I will never discuss
GR reports, social media, quarterly
impeachment, debates, primaries, or
magazine, GR Committee,
media bias with you (unless you’re
conference education sessions, calling
Sam Cook or, for whatever reason,
(813) 264-2697, and emailing Amy.
you actually want to have such a
What are methods by which members
discussion). The luxury, for NMEDA
can become and remain informed
this one is symbolically as brief as
it—a political theory concentration). Perhaps, like I did, you will eventually reconsider your standpoint on politics and your involvement in NMEDA’s GR efforts. If you give it a try and decide you dislike it, you can quit after four days. I’ll understand.
members, is that our issues aren’t
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5 Questions With...
CONGRESSMAN BURGESS By Amy Schoppman NMEDA DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) is a senior member of two of the most powerful committees in Congress: the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Rules. Rep. Burgess also currently serves as the Ranking Member (and former Chairman) of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, and he recently announced his decision to run for Ranking Member or Chairman – the role will depend on whether or not Republicans secure a majority of House seats after the 2020 elections – of the full Energy and Commerce Committee (which notably has jurisdiction over the vast majority of any autonomous vehicle legislation that will be debated, advanced, and/or voted on in the House). The Congressman’s 17-year career as a public servant, and potential ascent to one of the most influential positions on arguably the most powerful House committee, has been somewhat unexpected. After spending nearly three decades practicing medicine in North Texas, he launched a long-shot campaign for Congress in 2002…and won. Now he is the most senior medical doctor of either party serving in the House of Representatives, and is routinely involved in decisions impacting healthcare policy. Having developed a reputation as a problem-solver who is willing to “reach across the aisle” to arrive at sensible legislative solutions, NMEDA’s Government Relations team recently met with Rep. Burgess to speak with him directly about issues important to our members. Learn more about Congressman Michael Burgess in this edition of “5 Questions With…”
1. What inspired you to run for public office? The events of September 11, 2001. At that time, I had my life mapped out as a tidy sequence of relatively low-risk, five-year plans that strategically built upon one another until they led to a day that I suspected I would retire. But was this what I was supposed to be doing? What could I do that would be more meaningful and contributory? And if I could identify such a path, would I even have the
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courage to abandon my secure and
Majority Leader. The odds were
familiar existence and embark upon
against me but my tenacity, focus,
it? Three months after 9/11, when the
and determination led to what was
Congressman who had represented
considered a surprise victory.
the 26th district in Texas announced that he would not be seeking to run for Congress. Many people
2. What skill(s) do you utilize most frequently on Capitol Hill?
called me naïve when they found
Many of the skills I learned and
out that a small-town doctor with
developed in medical school, along
no political experience was running
with 25 years in practice, are the ones
for Congress. Others called me
that serve me best today. Doctors
crazy when they realized I would be
must be good listeners, and no other
running against the son of the House
skill has served me as well as learning
reelection, I submitted the paperwork
to listen – first to patients and now to constituents. Those all-night study sessions before a major exam turned out to be great practice for sorting through volumes of information and learning new policy concepts before a congressional hearing or debate in committee or on the House floor. Finally, although sometimes it seems counterintuitive, medicine has given me an appreciation of order and discipline. The way many things are supposed to work helps me stay focused when things become chaotic in the People’s House. NMEDA GR Team meets with Rep. Burgess in Washington, DC. L to R: David Lieberman, David Goch, Rep. Burgess, Amy Schoppman.
3. What is your favorite aspect of Texas’s 26th congressional district?
able to see the doctor of your
more responsive. I will continue to
choice are major concerns for
work hard to promote a pro-growth,
The 26th district of Texas is my home
many Americans. As a physician,
pro-job creation agenda which will
and has been since the early 1950s.
healthcare is my passion and I will
put people back to work, reduce the
I have watched the area grow and
fight for healthcare reforms that
national debt, and get the economy
change over my lifetime. I identify
will make it more affordable and
growing again.
with the people. They are my family,
accessible for everyone. Another
friends, and neighbors. And, of
priority is fighting for a pro-growth,
course, we have the best chicken fried
pro-job creation agenda. Creating
steak in the country.
jobs and getting Americans back to
5. What is the last thing you read for fun (not a briefing memo)?
work is a vital necessity. In order to
Shot All To Hell: Jesse James, The
4. What problem or policy issue do you think deserves more attention?
be successful, we must address the
Northfield Raid, and the Wild West’s
Federal Government’s out-of-control
Greatest Escape by Mark Gardner
spending. We need a government that
Paying for healthcare, keeping
is more efficient, less expensive, and
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healthcare coverage, or being
FAST FACTS • Republican • Represents Texas’s 26th Congressional District • Committees: Energy & Commerce (Ranking Member, Health Subcommittee), Rules • www.burgess.house.gov Jan—Mar 2020
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QAP STRAIGHT TALK
Documented Weight Analysis Explained— A Deep Dive by Chuck Hardy NMEDA DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
I
n this article we are going to
traveling in the vehicle are vitally
post-modification weight analysis is
take a deep dive into the weight
important to knowing the vehicle you
required to be documented when the
analysis process. I will share with
are about to modify will be able to
lesser of 100 lbs (or 1.5% of GVWR)
you two newly created and released
be delivered. There is nothing worse
net weight has been added to the
documents for weight analysis. One
that bringing in an order, investing a
vehicle as a result of all modifications.
is a visual process flow, and the other
huge amount of time, material and
contains detailed process instruction
labor costs, only to find out that
steps for completing weight analysis.
the completed vehicle cannot be
I am writing this article is because
delivered. Not only will this upset
the NMEDA Guidelines has very little
the customer, but it can cost your
detail for this important process and
dealership a ton of money. Everyone
I hope to help answer questions our
from the sales person, to the general
dealers may have on what they should
or service manager, to the installation
be doing to have a consistent and
technician need to be knowledgeable
capable weight analysis process in
of their key roles in this process. In
their shop.
this instruction we will identify the responsibilities for a typical dealer
Reference: the Weight Analysis Process Flow sheet (QAP-F30) and the Weight Analysis Process Instruction Sheet (QAP-117) can both be found and downloaded from the NMEDA website document center (www.nmeda.com/documentcenter).
Overview and Purpose The following instruction steps (used along with the companion weight analysis process flow sheet QAP-F30) detail the general sequence of operations QAP dealers conduct when evaluating if a proposed vehicle and mobility equipment modifications are appropriate for the client’s needs. Understanding how the vehicle will be used and who will routinely be
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organization, but we recognize that every dealer may operate differently and that is fine, as long as someone has the assigned responsibility.
Instruction Steps The instructions are divided into two parts, the first Part A (steps 1-7)
Note that in these instruction steps, we are going to follow a straightforward process. What we mean is there can be many deviations and additional questions and decisions to be made by the client and the dealer throughout this process and these deviations can sprout out to many alternate instructions that would make this instruction sheet very complex and time consuming, so for the purposes of this aide, we are going to stick with a typical installation that will require a documented weight analysis to be completed.
Part A - Pre-sale Weight Analysis Activities (steps 1-7) 1. Assessing the client’s needs– Before we can get started in
describes the efforts QAP dealers
earnest with weight analysis, we
take on the front-end (sales) and the
need to understand what the
second Part B (steps 9-14) describes
client wants when they come in
efforts that are typically conducted in-
the store. For example, are they
process and post-modification by the
buying a vehicle from you or do
dealer’s general or service manager
they wish to have a vehicle they
and the technician. The NMEDA
already own to be modified? If you
Guidelines require both pre-sale and
are modifying the client’s vehicle,
post-modification weight analysis
is their vehicle already converted?
to be completed, however only the
What equipment does the client
want installed? Are they looking
need to know everything (cargo) of
for lighter equipment such as a
significant weight that will routinely
combined weight of the
spinner knob, or equipment that
be loaded in the vehicle.
cargo – Everything other
could add weight to the vehicle such as an inside lift or power seat base. 2. Determine if the equipment is
4. Estimate the expected payload weight – The payload weight is the total combined weight of occupants and cargo that will be routinely be
compatible with the vehicle – Now
traveling in the vehicle. To estimate
that you know what equipment
the payload weight the dealer needs
is desired in what vehicle, the
to add the combined weight of the
next step is to make sure that the
occupants to the combined weight
equipment is compatible with
of the cargo. For example, if there
that vehicle. This may include
are typically two occupants who
measuring the width of the
weigh 180 lbs and 225 lbs then the
mobility device and making sure
total weight of occupants is 405 lbs.
it will fit. Measuring the seated
If there is one scooter that weighs
height of the client in their chair,
330 lbs being loaded, then the
and things like this. From a weight
estimated payload weight is 735 lbs.
analysis standpoint, if you are
A further explanation of occupant
planning to install a hitch mounted
and cargo weight is found in 4.1 and
lift, you will be verifying with the
4.2.
lift manufacturer if the lift is going to work with the client’s wheelchair or scooter and will not overload the tongue weight rating of the vehicle’s hitch.
4.1. Determine the total combined weight of the occupants While it can often be uncomfortable to weigh every person who will routinely be
3. Determine how the vehicle will be
traveling in the vehicle, and as
used on a routine basis - Interview
a person’s weight may change
the client to understand how the
over time, if the dealer is not
vehicle will be used on a routine
going to physically weigh each
basis. Note that routine basis
passenger, the dealer should
means how it will be used on a
make a judgement as to the
typical day. During this evaluation,
weight of the client and any
the dealer is looking to find out
others who will be routinely
who is routinely traveling in the
be traveling in the vehicle. The
vehicle and what type of cargo
purpose for this is twofold, one
will most frequently be loaded into
is to better understand if the
the vehicle. For example, knowing
150 pounds used by NHTSA
that the client has a large family,
for seating positions will give
or a small family, is important
an accurate conclusion when
in understanding how many
determining if a vehicle could
seating positions will routinely
be routinely overloaded. And
be used. Additionally, knowing
the second reason is to know
(for example) that the client is
how much total occupant
routinely loading a large oxygen
weight will routinely be loaded
tank would also be important. We
in the vehicle.
4.2. Determine the total
than occupants is cargo. In most cases this will be the client’s mobility device, but it also includes anything else including service animals, recreational equipment, and more. Note the physical weight of any mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters that will routinely be loaded in the vehicle. The best practice would be to document the make, model, and weight of each device and keep that on file. And while it is true that the dealer has no control over the client purchasing or obtaining new equipment, the dealer will have a record of what equipment or devices were used by the client at the time of sale and that can be important information for future reference. Also note any other cargo of significant weight that will be loaded in the vehicle. Focus on items that will routinely be loaded, such as an oxygen tanks and other necessary equipment. 5. Determine if there are any special weight concerns - Once the dealer has all the pertinent information on how the vehicle will be used, who will routinely be traveling in the vehicle, what devices and cargo will routinely be loaded in the vehicle, and the size of the client and the client’s family, the dealer can determine if there are any concerns regarding weight or the potential to routinely overload the
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QAP STRAIGHT TALK
Weight Analysis Process Flow **SEE COMPANION DOCUMENT QAP-117 FOR WRITTEN PROCESS STEPS 1-14
1** START
ASSESS THE CLIENTS NEEDS
(continued)
DETERMINE WHAT THE (LCC) LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY WILL BE AFTER CONVERSION
YES
IF CLIENT OWNED VEHICLE, IS A CONVERSION REQUIRED?
2 NO
IS EQUIPMENT COMPATIBLE WITH VEHICLE?
NO
YES
WILL CLIENT MAKE CHANGES TO EQUIP OR VEHICLE?
YES
5 ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL WEIGHT CONCERNS W/ OCCUPANTS OR CARGO?
3/4 DETERMINE HOW THE VEHICLE WILL BE USED AND ESTIMATE PAYLOAD
YES
A
CHANGES TO THE TYPE OF VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED
NO
YES
WILL EXPECTED PAYLOAD WEIGHT EXCEED LCC AFTER MODIFICATIONS?
NO
NO
END
vehicle. If there are no concerns
example, if there is concern that
move to step 6, otherwise the
the installation of equipment in a
dealer will have to determine if
particular area of the vehicle could
the vehicle (after modification)
overload one of the axles, it is
will be overloaded. If it is found
recommended that the dealer use
the vehicle will be overloaded, the
some type of dunnage to simulate
dealer needs to find an alternate
the weight and place it, then weigh
solution that is acceptable to the
the vehicle to find out if the axle
client.
weight limit could be exceeded.
6. Determine if either of the axles (front or rear) can be overloaded - The dealer at this point should reassess if the vehicle and equipment planned to be installed are appropriate for the client and if the placement of the equipment or cargo could be a concern to overloading one or more of the axles (GAWR). For
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Here is an example: If you have a large-size client (lets say 350 lbs) who will be driving from their scooter, and their scooter weighs 350 lbs, now you know you will be placing at least 700 pounds somewhere over the front axle. If the gross axle weight rating in front (GAWR-F) is 3100 lbs and your curb weight as shown on the four-corner scale measures 1300 lbs on left and 1281 on right, that is a total of 2581 lbs. When you
take GAWR-F (3100) and subtract 2581 lbs, the most that can be loaded on that front axle without being overloaded is 519 pounds. And while the 700 pounds is not likely going to be directly on top of the axle, meaning there will be some balance over the axle, in all likelihood you would overload the front axle and not be able to deliver the vehicle. This is why it is so critical to understand how the vehicle will be used, what the weight of the occupants and cargo will be, and where all of that weight will be placed. If it looks like you may have a situation where weight is a concern, we highly recommend that you take some dunnage to simulate the weight of occupants and cargo, place it where it should be in the vehicle, and weigh it on your four corner scale before you do all the work and find out the vehicle cannot be delivered.
WEIGH VEHICLE AND DETERMINE LCC AND IF AXLE WILL BE OVERLOADED
RESULT OK?
NO
MAKE INOPERATIVE LABEL REQUIRED (ADD LCC TO FORM)
A
YES
YES USE DUNNAGE OR SIMILAR TO SIMULATE POST INSTALL WEIGHT
DOES INSTALL ADD 220 LBS OR MORE?
MAYBE
YES
6
7/8/9
10
CAN EITHER AXLE (F/R) BE OVERLOADED?
WEIGH VEHICLE BEFORE AND AFTER MODIFICATION AND DETERMINE LCC
HAVE ANY WEIGHT RATINGS BEEN EXCEEDED?
NO
NO
11 IS LCC SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW DSP X 150 LBS?
YES
YES
12 DOES INSTALL ADD 100 LBS OR 1.5% GVWR?
NO
REDUCTION IN LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL IS REQUIRED
NO
COMPLETE WEIGHT ANALYSIS AND SAFE LOADING PRACTICES
13 / 14 END
NO
CONSIDER OPTIONS THAT WOULD REDUCE LOAD
YES
7. Pre-installation scale weight -
DO YOU HAVE SOLUTION?
NO
VEHICLE CANNOT BE MODIFIED OR DELIVERED AS-IS
GVWR is 6050 lbs and the
You will also need to know
Measure the unloaded vehicle
UVW (or curb weight) is 4821
the weight of each gallon of
weight (UVW) (also known as
lbs, then the LCC is 1229 lbs.
fuel. For example, unleaded
curb weight) of the vehicle prior
You should already have this
gas that is 87 percent octane
to installation. Record weight as
calculation done as it needs
weighs about 6.3 lbs per
pre-installation curb weight. You
to be completed before the
gallon. To properly measure
should have the weights for all four
installation of any equipment.
the UVW (aka curb weight) all
wheels of the vehicle. These weights, when combined will tell you the front axle weight (actual), the rear axle weight (actual), and the curb weight (combined weight of all four wheels). 7.1. Calculate pre-installation load carrying capacity (LCC)Using the formula: GVWR – UVW. Record this as the pre-installation load carrying capacity. For example, if the
7.2. Determine DSP- Record the number of seating positions
fluids must be full. 8. Complete all installations and
(DSP) and verify it is the same
modifications – Complete all work
as shown on the vehicle (aka
per the work or shop order.
tire) placard. 7.3. Determine if the gas tank is full - If not full, record fuel
(continued on page 52)
tank level and then account for any missing fuel weight. To do this you will need to know the fuel tank capacity and how many gallons are missing.
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QAP STRAIGHT TALK Part B – Post-Installation weight analysis activities (steps 9- 14) 9. Post-Installation Scale Weight – Perform the same process as done pre-installation and then compare the results. 9.1. Calculate post-installation load carrying capacity (LCC) – Weigh the curb weight of vehicle after all installations and work has been completed. Record as post-installation curb weight. 9.2. Determine the reduction in load carrying capacity – This is a calculation of the post- installation LCC minus the pre-installation LCC. For example, if the preinstallation LCC was 1229 lbs and the post-installation LCC is 1079 lbs, then the reduction load carrying capacity is 150 lbs. 10. Verify weight ratings have not
(continued)
11. Verify there is sufficient load
in the customer file and indicate
carrying capacity – Verify that
what labels were applied. The
there is sufficient load carrying
documented weight analysis
capacity to allow for DSP x 150
should show the scale readings,
lbs. For example: If there are 6
the reduction in load carrying
DSP and the post-installation
capacity (LCC), the weight of
load carrying capacity is 1079 lbs.
the client’s mobility device(s) as
Then 6 x 150 = 900 lbs and that
necessary, and evidence that none
is less than 1079 lbs and the load
of the weight ratings have been
carrying capacity is sufficient.
exceeded. Note that even though
However if the same vehicle had
the NMEDA Guidelines requires a
8 DSP (8 x 150) there would be
documented weight analysis only
1200 lbs needed and we only
when 100 lbs or 1.5% of GVWR
have 1079 lbs, so in this case the
of net weight was added to the
load carrying capacity would be
vehicle, that the best practice is
insufficient.
to document the weight analysis evidence for ALL jobs regardless
12. Determine if any labels need to
of how much net weight was
be applied – There is a possibility
added.
that one or two labels will need to be applied. If the reduction in
14. Client disclosures - The dealer
load carrying capacity is equal to
should always disclose to the
or greater than 100 lbs, or 1.5%
client what the remaining
of GVWR (whichever is smaller),
available load carrying capacity
then a reduction in load carrying
is as part of the dealer’s delivery
capacity label shall be applied.
process and coach the client in
If the reduction in load carrying
how to safely load the vehicle. It
been exceeded – Verify that
capacity is 220 lbs or greater,
is recommended that the dealer
the GVWR or either the GAWR-
then the make inoperative label
supply the client with one of
rear or GAWR-front have not
shall be applied and the load
NMEDA’s “Consumer Safe Loading
been exceeded. Use the post-
carrying capacity section of the
Guide” brochures (PUB-101). This
installation scale weights to
make inoperative disclosure form
brochure can be purchased from
determine this. The combined
shall be completed. If neither of
NMEDA using the supply order
front wheel weight is the front
these weight thresholds have
form or can also be downloaded
axle weight. This should be less
been met and no labels need to
as a PDF one-page flyer from the
than the GAWR-front. The same
be applied, then a documented
NMEDA website (PUB-102).
goes for the combined rear wheel
weight analysis is not required and
weight, which should not exceed
you can jump to step 14, otherwise
the GAWR-rear. The overall curb
continue to step 13.
weight is the combined weight of all four scale readings and that number should be less than the GVWR. If any of these weight ratings have been exceeded, the vehicle cannot be delivered.
13. Completing the documented
This is the end of the weight analysis process instructions and this article. I hope this helps answer any questions about what is expected of the dealer
weight analysis – If it was
in completing a comprehensive
determined in step 12 that a
weight analysis. If you have any
documented weight analysis
questions about the process, this
is required, then the dealer, at
article, or have a suggestion for
a minimum, shall retain all the
future articles, please let me know by
results from the scale readings
calling or sending me a direct email. ---
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QAP DASHBOARD
QAP DASHBOARD AVERAGE FINDINGS PER AUDIT January 2019–December 2019
1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
TOP 5 AUDIT FINDINGS January 2019–December 2019 Calibration Overdue
36
Insurance Does Not List NMEDA
32
Weight Analysis Missing/Incomplete
22
NHTSA Listing Missing/Outdated
18
Final Inspector Not Certified
15
AUDIT FINDING SEVERITY January 2019–December 2019 Successful Audit 21%
Major 6%
Minor 28%
Opportunity for Improvement 45%
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QAP DASHBOARD QAP DASHBOARD Total QAP Dealers in Good Standing
Quarterly: December 2018–December 2019 332 330 327
328 326
331
330
325
324 321
322 320 318 316
Dec-18
Mar-19
Jun-19
Sep-19
Dec-19
NEW QAP APPLICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS Quarterly: December 2018–December 2019 Applications 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Accreditations
9 7
7 5 3
Dec-18
3
2
Mar-19
Dealers with No Audit Findings DRCE Mobility Solutions – Chantilly, VA Ability Center – San Diego, CA Ability Center – San Luis Obispo, CA Goldenboy of San Diego – Poway, CA Griffin Mobility – Hartselle, AL IMED Mobility – Tea, SD MobilityWorks – Albany, NY MobilityWorks – Bessemer, AL MobilityWorks – Fresno, CA MobilityWorks – Van Nuys, CA Superior Van & Mobility – Baton Rouge, LA Superior Van & Mobility – Harvey, LA
Jun-19
3
Sep-19
4 2
Dec-19
Newly Accredited Dealers MobilityWorks – Bedford Heights, OH MobilityWorks – Green Bay, WI MobilityWorks – Merrillville, IN MobilityWorks – Stevens Point, WI
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NMEDA MANUFACTURER MEMBERS MANUFACTURERS ____________________________
ACE Mobility LLC 9850 East 30th Street Indianapolis, IN 46229 (317) 241-2444 Adapt-Solutions 145 Damase-Breton St-Lambert, QC G0S 2W0 (866) 641-0419 Adaptive Mobility Systems, Inc. 2072 N. Bibb Drive Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 674-0776 AMF Bruns of America 1797 Georgetown Road Hudson, OH 44236 (877) 506-3770 B & D Independence Inc. 1024 Empire Street Mt.Carmel, IL 62863 (618) 262-7117 Bever Mobility Products 2885 Sanford Ave SW Grandville, MI 49418 (888) 959-6198 BraunAbility P.O. Box 310 Winamac, IN 46996 (800) 843-5438 Bruno Independent Living Aids 1780 Executive Drive Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (262) 953-5396 Crescent Industries 191 Washington St. Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 777-3500 E Z Lock 2001 Wooddale Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 214-4620 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 1000 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (800) 255-9877 Ford Motor Company 777 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 202-6342 Freedom Motors Inc., division of Savaria 14 Goodmark Place Etobicoke, ON M6W 6R1 (905) 799-5545
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General Motors Corporation 100 Renaissance Ctr., Detroit, MI 48265 (313) 667-8682 Golden Mobility & Rehab LTD 3150A Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8H3 (306) 242-9060 Harmar Mobility 2075 47th St. Sarasota, FL 34234 (800) 833-0478 Johnson Hand Controls LLC 3960 Locust Grove Rd Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 449-0089 Joysteer USA, Inc. 6624 Clay Avenue SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (832) 783-9751 KEMPF 1245 Lakeside Dr. #3005 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 773-0219 Mahadev Metal Works & Fabrication Unit 124, 125 - 11071 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond, BC V6X 1T3 (604) 270-3317 Malley Industries, Inc. 1100 Aviation Avenue Dieppe, NB E1A 9A3 (506) 859-8591 Manufacturing Production Services Corp. 2222 W. Enterprise St. Escondido, CA 92029 (800) 243-4051 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Ladson, SC 29456 (843) 666-4333 Mobility Innovations 51277 Celeste Dr. Shelby Twp, MI 48315 (586) 843-3816 Paravan GmbH Paravan - Str. 5-10 D-72539 Pfronstetten Aichelau, AL 72539 (844) 887-0723
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Q’Straint/Sure-Lok 4031 NE 12th Terrace Oakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 986-6665
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc 6565 Headquarters Drive Plano, TX 75024 (469) 292-4649
Revability 1655 Wall St. Salina, KS 67402 (620) 314-3053
Vantage Mobility International 5202 S. 28th Place. Phoenix, AZ 85040 (800) 348-8267
Sure Grip Hand Controls 4850 Rt. 2 Hwy Upper Kingsclear, NB E3E 1P8 (506) 363-5289
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ALABAMA Brandon Adamson 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 Chris Adkison 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 Josh Forsman 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 Tracey Kennedy 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 870-5999 Lou Klein 8933 Green Chase Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 (941) 726-2220 Craig Rogers 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 Jennifer Rogers 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 William Scott 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 David Shelnutt 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 870-5999 Cedrick Wallace 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 414-8430 Miika Weiman 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 915-2299 Stephen Williams 201 London Parkway Suite 450 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 870-5999
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ALASKA Tara Burns 103 Fram St Petersburg, AK 99833 (907) 209-3835
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ARIZONA
Tom Matson 1020 Aileen Street Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 299-1039 Gregory Paquin 5140 Florence Ave. Unit C Bell, CA 90201 (323) 326-1383
Carol Blanc OTR L CDRS 755 E McDowell Road Outpatient Therapy Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 521-3072
Stanton D. Saucier 6175 Melvin Avenue Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 614-6149
Katalyn Koloseike 7975 S. Autoplex Loop Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 598-2383
COLORADO Sarah Davidson 3425 S. Clarkson St. Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 789-8117
Jennifer Nordine 1414 W. Broadway #111 Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 449-3331 Jason Strowmatt 1414 West Broadway Road #111 Tempe, AZ 85282 (713) 446-4628
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Barry Doyle 3425 S. Clarkson Street Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 789-8218 Don Green 832 North Crest Dr. Unit B Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 712-1435
James Stueben 1500 w Longhorn ct Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 277-4931
Tiffany Heck 3425 S. Clarkson St. Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 789-8237
ARKANSAS William “Grant” Camden 9601 Baptist Health Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 202-7598
Colleen Knoll OTR/CDRS 3425 S. Clarkson Street Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 789-8218
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Vito A Villa 1125 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 713-8630
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CALIFORNIA Penny M. Anders 1641 Borana St. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 565-2437 Lula Capuchino 3601 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 481-1300 Paul Cooper P.O. Box 641 Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 855-1502 Adam Grossman 2195 Larkspur Ln #203 Redding, CA 96002 (530) 232-3260 Kim Rose 3220 E. 59th Street Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 272-7231
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CONNECTICUT Karen Bassett, MS, OTR/L 145 Wormwood Road Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 581-4028 Torrey Morse 55 Farmington Ave, 12th Fl Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 424-4865
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WASHINGTON, DC David Goch 1747 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 785-9500 David S. Lieberman 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 785-9500 Dr Mitchell-Shead Program Analyst 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 (202) 461-1719
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DELAWARE Greg Johnson 5037 Morgans Way Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 381-2670
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FLORIDA Carlos Abella 27553 Cashford Circle Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 631-9700 Courtney Beach 22 Iroquis Trail Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 235-7384 Vilma Cedoz 3191 Maguire Blvd. S233 Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 204-7633 Lisa Crisalli 3936 SE 20th Ave Keystone Heights, FL 32656 (352) 339-2039 Juliette Delgado 300 Hollywood Way Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 579-3234 Stephen A. Emerson 1384 Wainwright Way Ft. Myers, FL 33919 (239) 633-0180 Lori Grismore 8031 Brien Green Way Temple Terrace, FL 33637 (813) 396-0728 Judi Hamelburg 1031 Ives Dairy Rd. Suite 228 N. Miami Beach, FL 33179 (305) 770-0747 Robert Holcomb 32347 County Road 473 Suite B Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 636-1801 Todd Keanan 13000 Bruce B. Downs. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 972-2000 Dave Krieger 9315 Hunters Park Way Tampa, FL 33647 (800) 738-9967 Ginger H. Le 27553 Cashford Circle Suite 101 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 631-9700 Vera Moffitt-Scott 2610 N 19th Street Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 766-9746
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NMEDA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Ferenc Moricz 5914 Jet Port Industrial Blvd. Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 890-8809
Jacqueline Valme 747 South Eighth Street Suite D Griffin, GA 30224 (770) 229-6498
IOWA Andy Nelson 301 West North Street Richland, IA 52585 (641) 242-0600
Eilif L. Olesen 12700 66 Street North #1128 Largo, FL 33773 (727) 424-7485
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Perry Ressler 980 Hwy 18 East Britt, IA 50473 (352) 552-6674
Stephen Sundarrao 4202 E. Fowler Avenue ENB 118 Tampa, FL 33620 (813) 974-5346 Rod Synovec 219 Ashley Road Mascotte, FL 34753 (407) 716-0465 Mike Thacker 1475 W Cypress Creek Road Suite 300 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954) 475-5904 Dorothee Zuleger 2905 Abbey Ct. Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 237-3099
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GEORGIA Matt Abisamra 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 350-7722 Brian Adkins PO Box 425 Grayson, GA 30017 (770) 676-7337 Dan Allison, MS OTR/L, ATP, CDRS 2020 Peachtree NW Attn. Assistive Technology Div. Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 350-7763
ILLINOIS Anne Hegberg 26W171 Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 909-6080
James Wooldridge 500C South Lewis Lane Carbondale, IL 62948 (618) 453-2331
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INDIANA Mason Campbell 9531 Valparaiso Court Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 879-8940 Susan Fassett 63558 Peppermint Road North Liberty, IN 46554 (574) 647-2634
Mark Richmann 1111 West San Marnan Drive Waterloo, IA 50701 (866) 550-4551 Bill Siebert 56504 Gillen Avenue Glenwood, IA 51534 (402) 679-4058
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KENTUCKY Catherine I. Greene OTR/L, CDRS 3800 Nicholasville Road Apt. 13231 Lexington, KY 40506 (859) 797-6889
Suzanne HardestyPritchard 4740 Kingsway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 721-8636
MaryFrances Gross 4805 Hemlock Way Lexington, KY 40514 (619) 607-1142
Kathy Kachanoski 1732 Timbercrest Dr. Columbus, IN 47203 (800) 841-4938
LOUISIANA Lee Carricut 224 East Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 289-3004
Mary Ellen Keith 18 Wilson Drive Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 696-0405 Carmen Palanca 1156 Ridgeview Ct. Avon, IN 46123 (317) 660-6506
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Rev. Julius Lee, CBT President 2910 Seine Street New Orleans, LA 70114 (504) 450-4014 Michael K Shipp 1340 Mitcham Orchard Road Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 245-7361
John Anschutz 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 350-7720
Jeff Perron 2430 Lingerman Way Avon, IN 46123 (317) 329-2115
Lakisha Gray 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 350-7720
Eva Richardville 311 N. Airport Office Park Ft. Wayne, IN 46285 (260) 417-8399
James Kennedy 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 367-1296
Russell Schimmell OTR CDRS 3701 Bellemeade Avenue Evansville, IN 74414 (812) 492-0645
Patrick DeNobrega 11311 McCormick Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 798-7495
Craig Vyhnanek 414 E Beaver St. Morocco, IN 47963 (708) 932-5328
MASSACHUSETTS Eugene Blumkin 600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02211 (617) 204-3721
Rajesh Pagadala 3586 Riverside Drive Macon, GA 31210 (478) 279-1885
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MARYLAND Elin Davis 4720 Montgomery Ln Bethesda, MD 20814 (800) 729-2682
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Cabot Smith 100 Newark Street Haverhill, MA 01832 (978) 374-4530 Joe Sok 1551 Fall River Ave Seekonk, MA 02771 (508) 336-2556 Tricia/Mark Whitehouse 250 Milton St., #LL002 Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 329-6656
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MICHIGAN Michael Blasius 26261 Evergreen Road, Suite 300 Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 351-0149 Aisha Hedwood PO Box 48561 Oak Park, MI 48237 (313) 719-4335 Derrick Hedwood PO Box 48561 Oak Park, MI 48237 (313) 719-4335 George Hicks 4345 Teal Road Petersburg, MI 48270 (734) 279-9345 C Kerry Jones 26875 Church St. Edwardsburg, MI 49112 (269) 663-0226 Danton Lloyd PO Box 241 Okemos, MI 48805 (517) 349-7990 Kelby Lloyd P.O. Box 241 Okemos, MI 48805 (517) 349-7990 Patrick Zeiser 5005 Plainfield Ave NE Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 447-2293
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MINNESOTA Sherri Johnson 2040 Frontage Road South Waite Park, MN 58387 (877) 327-3533 Jim Kopp 11100 Wayzata Blvd Suite 801 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 656-7527
NMEDA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS David Yount 559 Hwy 10 South St. Cloud, MN 56304 (866) 581-3922
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MISSOURI David Adams 334 Buckington Street St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 294-1762 Bruce Autry 2816 Ginger Drive West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 274-2778 Joe Micko 233 S Patterson Avenue Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 829-5866 Kimberley Weishaar 3011 Baltimore Avenue Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 751-7970
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MONTANA Kaitlyn Radi 1876 Songbird Dr. Billings, MT 59101 (406) 855-2673
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NEVADA Warren Vinzant 9105 Hummer Drive Reno, NV 89521 (510) 317-1775
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NEW JERSEY Carrie Monagle 2381 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 896-9500 Gene Morton 1635 Marconi Road Wall Twsp, NJ 07719 (732) 539-5393
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NEW MEXICO Phillip Holmes 2035 Corbett Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 521-1006 ____________________________
NEW YORK Gail Babirad PO Box 540 Kinderhook, NY 12106 (800) 987-2753 Jurgen Babirad Post Office Box 540 Kinderhook, NY 12106 (800) 987-2753
Royce Burns Sr. 258 Van Keuren Avenue Pine Bush, NY 12566 (845) 361-1244 Linda Farrell 210 Rabie Road Averill Park, NY 12018 (518) 577-4447 Karen Fitzgerald 1350 Deer Park Avenue North Babylon, NY 11703 (631) 667-9642 John Lorenzetti, OTR/L, CDI, DRS 4144 High Banks Rd. Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 585-9198 Brian McLane 29 Rockefeller Blvd. Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 426-8850 Carrie Meher 28 Eastern Ave Watervliet, NY 12189 (518) 248-2125 Raanan Zidile 1642 Coney Island Aveue Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 414-2457
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NORTH CAROLINA Cyndee Crompton 605 Cabaret Rd. McLeansville, NC 27301 (336) 697-7841 Ryan Dulina 3614 US 74 Unit 1 Wingate, NC 28174 (704) 839-0492 Mike Edwards NC Div of Vocational Rehabilitation 5501 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 568-8804 Liz Green 200 First Avenue N.W. #505 Hickory, NC 28601 (866) 672-9466 Mike Savicki 17615 John Connor Rd Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 905-9628 Ziad K Wakim 2505 Viceroy Drive Units N1 N2 Winston Salem, NC 27012 (336) 682-8383
Dexter Warren 2720 North Main Street Newton, NC 28658 (828) 464-9738
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OHIO Christina Duncan 455 Rushmore Drive Richmond Heights, OH 44143 (601) 613-1535 Greg Hart 3101 West Tech Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 (937) 885-6786 Douglas Morr 7001 Buffalo Parkway Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 888-4160 Paul Musso 111 Stow Avenue, Ste 103 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (330) 928-7401 Tina Paff 6367 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 45211 (513) 251-2100 Debbie Szelestey 116 N. Jefferson St. 4th Floor Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 224-3033
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OREGON Juan Gonzalez 8750 NE Emerson St Portland, OR 97220 (503) 251-3865
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PENNSYLVANIA Lori Benner 30 Hope Drive EC 130 Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 531-7444 Brenda Bennett 4202 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 833-2301 Timothy P. Brant 596 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA 15905 (877) 395-7011 Kenneth Brown 543 Davisville Rd Willow Grove, PA 19090 (215) 659-2400 Amy Lane OTR/L CDRS 3600 Forbes Avenue at Atwood Suite 3010 Forbes Tower Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 864-3068
PUERTO RICO Grisselle Rivera-Ortiz Palmares de Monteverde 94 Ramal 842 Apt. 30 San Juan, PR 00926 939-246-9256
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SOUTH CAROLINA Bill Hayes 2011 Hampton Street Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 779-2011 Tom Jackman 1410-C Boston Ave. W. Columbia, SC 29170 (803) 896-6080 Brigitte King, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 455-4476 Ian McClure, CDI, CDRS, CSO 4040 Hwy 17 Bypass South Suite 201 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652-8252 Alan B. Simmerson CDRS 3602 Deerfield Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 776-4000
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TENNESSEE Martha Stephenson, RN 1701 W State Line Road South Fulton, TN 38257 (731) 479-1568 Amy Palmer 1235 Fuller Rd. Dyersburg, TN 38024 (731) 446-7210
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TEXAS Sean Berry 3135 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-6375 Eric Bradley 3135 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-7492 Lance Bullard 3135 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-6153 Lou Dienhart PO Box 2106 Pflugerville, TX 78660 (512) 585-5911
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NMEDA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS James E. Glenewinkel 1116 E. Kingsbury Street Seguin, TX 78155 (830) 386-0446
Steven Tipton 2620 W Silver Spring Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53209 (414) 788-6280
Benjamin Mundy 5150 Broadway #604 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 347-5006
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BRITISH COLUMBIA Harry Baergen 1841 Swan Road Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0A8 (778) 888-2210
F. Lortie 68 Bloomfield London, ON N6G 1P3 (519) 495-9541 Wendy Nieuwland 370 Bayview Drive, #100 Barrie, ON L4N 7L3 (705) 727-0319
Murray Schwartz, EVP 8221 Tristar Drive Irving, TX 75063 (214) 615-0661
Larry Bowen PO Box 78095 Northside RPO Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4X5 (604) 996-4893
Bob Nunn 6 Ridgeview Street St. George, ON N0E 1N0 (519) 740-4801
Lynne Scott Lee 124 Citation Lane Waxahachie, TX 75165 (504) 439-1001
Lisa Kristalovich 4255 Laurel Street Vancouver, BC V52 2G9 (604) 734-1313
Susan Paszt PO Box 58 32 West Street Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0 (705) 875-2133
Chad Strowmatt 11020 Katy Freeway Suite 217 Houston, TX 77043 (713) 858-1582
Dean Robertson 3405 W 31 Ave. Vancouver, BC V6S 1X6 (604) 263-5218
Matt Rivers 2540 Farmcrest Avenue Peterborough, ON K9L1H7 (705) 874-9220
Ken Webb PO Box 213 Coppell, TX 75019 (800) 886-4926
Lars Taylor #201 - 4710 31st Street Vernon, BC V1T 5J9 (250) 307-2387
Tamalea Stone 398 McDonnel Street Unit 4 Peterborough, ON K9H 2X4 (705) 741-7660
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VIRGINIA Craig Baker 7400 Midlothian Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 918-9601 Katie Fair 6858 Old Dominion Drive Suite 200 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 288-8260 Jennifer Lambertson 108 Dogwood Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (540) 903-0619 David Martinez 3570 New Market Road Henrico, VA 23231 (804) 921-7716
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WASHINGTON Jim Speer 16212 Bothell Everett Hwy Mill Creek, WA 98120 (425) 922-0990 Benson Wong 3033 19th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 356-1068
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WISCONSIN Tim Schermetzler W 7366 Flambeau Point Rd. Ladysmith, WI 54848 (715) 532-0327
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MANITOBA Paul Murphy 6668 9 Hwy Selkirk, MB R1A 4G2 (866) 994-6559
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NEW BRUNSWICK Maura Dulong, OT 800 Priestman St. Fredericton, NB E3B 0C7 (506) 452-5876
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ONTARIO Joe Allen 830 Mill Ridge Court Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C4 (416) 254-7237 Patrick Delplancke 330 Sparks St. Place De Ville Tower C Ottawa, OH K1A 0N5 (613) 998-2189 Andre’ Amyot Place de Ville, Tour C 330 rue Sparks Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5 (613) 990-2670 Shah Baqar, OT, CDRS 20 Linsmary Court Markham, ON L6E 1L2 (416) 419-3031 Tim Danter 882 Fairway Road N Kitchener, ON N2A 0C2 (905) 330-1596
Janice Yeung 5373 Vail Court Mississauga, ON L5M 6G9 (416) 803-3811
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QUEBEC Dana Benoit 7005 de Maisonneuve West Montreal, QC H4B 1T3 (514) 487-1891 Stephanie Bois 1300, boul. Cure-Labelle Blainville, QC J7C 2N8 (450) 437-6001 Jacques Bolduc 32 Duquet Ste-Therese, QC J7E 3B4 (438) 498-8448 Nathalie Maertens 7005, boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest Montreal, QC H4B 1T3 (514) 487-1891 Alyssa Merilees 7005 boul. De Maisonneuve Quest Montreal, QC H4B 1T3 (514) 487-1891 Michel Morency 333, boul. Jean-Lesage, C-4-21 C.P. 19600, Succ. Terminus Quebec City, QC G1K 8J6 (418) 528-3597 Susan Sofer 6900 Boul Decarie Suite M170 Cote St-Luc, QC H3X 2T8 (514) 733-1414
NMEDA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Kristian Thivierge 7005 boul. de Maisonneuve Montreal, QC H4B 1T3 (514) 487-1891 Minh-Thy Truong 7005 boul. de Maisonneve Montreal, QC H4B 1T3 (514) 487-1770
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SASKATCHEWAN Suzanne Lendvoy 2180 23rd Avenue Driver Assessment Program Regina, SK S4S 0A5 (306) 766-5968
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INTERNATIONAL
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AUSTRALIA Jeff Watters P.O. Box 421 Montrose, Vic 3765 (039) 762-2277
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CHINA Ka (Joe) Chun 130 Hip Wo Street G1F Block P, Kwam Teng Kwam Teng +852 96365171 Chu Wa Ho 130 Hip Wo Street Kowloon Hong Kong +852 62272307
IRELAND Gerry Merrick Floor 2 Block A Cookstown Court Cookstown Estate Rd Dublin D24WK28 +3530879894946
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ISRAEL Adi Adler, CEO 58 Ha”Khermesh Haifa 31000 +972-390-3903 Moshe Ofek 58 Ha”Khermesh Haifa 31000 +972-390-3903
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DATES TO REMEMBER This calendar of upcoming events is provided as a service to NMEDA members. The Circuit Breaker cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Please verify dates and locations with the organizations listed.
NMEDA Board of Directors Meeting February 20, 2020 March 3, 2020 (at NMEDA Conference)
Abilities Expo - Los Angeles
February 21—23, 2020 Visit www.abilities.com/losangeles for more information.
NMEDA Annual Conference & Expo
March 3—5, 2020 Visit www.NMEDAAnnualConference.com for more information.
AOTA Conference & Expo - Boston
March 26—29, 2020 Visit www.aota.org/conference for more information.
Abilities Expo - NY Metro
May 1—3, 2020 Visit www.abilities.com/newyork for more information.
Abilities Expo - Toronto
May 29—31, 2020 Visit www.abilitiesexpotoronto.com for more information.
ADED Annual Conference - Lansing, Michigan July 24—28, 2020 Visit www.aded.net for more information.
To have your information included in Dates to Remember, please submit at least 12 weeks before the event to katie.mcdonald@nmeda.org.
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