Who deserves to stand? A sixteen year old with cerebral palsy, a middle-aged male with a T7 Spinal cord injury, a seven year old with metabolic syndrome? They each sit in there wheelchair all day long and are at risk for many types of immobilization issues from contractures, pressure sores, [..}
Self Advocacy (with a little help from my supplier)
by on March 21, 2011
Jeff told his DME (Durable Medical Equipment)/CRT (Complex Rehab Technology) supplier, “That’s crap! I will not accept a denial from my insurance company for the stander. I’ve got to have the stander at home to keep my leg range of motion. What can I do to fight their decision?” What is [..}
Utilizing PAAT Programs to get Funding for Assistive Technology
by on December 3, 2009
The PAAT program helps individuals with disabilities obtain funding for standing framesor other assistive technology. PAAT locations throughout the US offer support, resources and guidance through the funding process and appeals process if necessary. The Mandate and Legal Authority The PAAT [..}
When All Else Fails, Consider Purchasing Demonstration Equipment
by on July 23, 2009
My brother Pete asked me to call a former co-worker of his, who was looking for a very specific power wheelchair, to see if I could help him with my DME connections. I called him and got the unfortunate story of how he took every step needed to get this chair, including trialing the product to [..}
Your Final Appeal is the Only One that Counts…
by on May 26, 2009
Mark Schmitt is a guest contributor on the EasyStand Blog. He is a T12 paraplegic and Sales and Marketing Director at Altimate Medical Inc. Our sales managers travel regularly working with our reps. They do in-services at facilities where it's very common to have a room of therapists [..}
Stand Up and Fight for the Equipment You Need
by on April 1, 2009
In the past few months I've had the great pleasure of working with children who have tried the new EasyStand Bantam Stander. Parents, teachers and therapists were thrilled with how well the child can stand, sit and position in the Bantam. They like how it fits naturally in the home and school, [..}
7 steps to buying Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
by on September 15, 2008
After talking with newly injured clients and caregivers last Friday at the Abilities Expo in Minneapolis, I found a common theme arise. How do I get this item (stander, wheelchair, cushion, etc.) purchased for me? I was amazed at how many people recently (and not so recently) out of rehab had not [..}
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