1. Please move the accessible stalls closer to the restroom entrance. Why does someone with a mobility impairment who really needs a bathroom break have to travel 50 feet further than everyone else? 2. No more flat heads. Those little babies are so cute in their little custom-made multi-sport [..}
Wishing Fred A Fond Farewell
by on December 7, 2011
Yesterday was a bitter sweet day here at Altimate Medical. We gathered together to wish a fond farewell and happy retirement to our long-time EasyStand Rep Fred Groth. Many of us were close to Fred because he was our rep here in Minnesota and frequently stopped by to exchange units, pick up [..}
If I Knew Then…
by on November 18, 2011
Really smart kids can be so annoying. Mainly because they can be so - correct. One of my favorite high school freshmen is due to have his wheelchair adjusted for growth because like so many adolescents out there, he went and grew. After our twelfth friendly chat about his posture this school year, [..}
A World Away Makes A Difference In Products
by on October 3, 2011
Last week I traveled to the RehaCare exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany and was able to see all that is new and improved in the world of European wheelchair users. I have been attending this show since 1999 and have always marveled at the differences in products. Of course manual wheelchairs still [..}
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 [..}
On The Move – A Mobile Stander at School
by on January 4, 2011
At the last meeting, she started to cry. One of the sweetest, toughest women one of my students is lucky enough to call “Mom” was having a tough time. The news the doctor had, had broken her heart. “He’s never going to walk.” He CAN walk. It requires a walker, extra time, standby [..}
Keeping your cool when your wheelchair breaks
by on October 7, 2010
There’s one superpower every wheelchair-user on the planet must possess: The ability to keep one’s stuff together when something breaks. Especially the critical I-need-them-to-live-my-life mobility products. When everyone’s favorite mobility product - the wheelchair - breaks down, you’ve got [..}
Take Action to Change Flawed Competitive Bidding Program
by on October 5, 2010
It’s been a while since my last blog on Medicare’s competitive bidding program for Durable Medical Equipment (DME). It’s important to realize that this program has moved forward despite its many flaws! It will decrease access to products and services that are vital to consumers function and [..}
How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Company
by on September 13, 2010
It is no secret that choosing a good durable medical equipment vendor can be a daunting task. Knowing just a few simple things can make the search for a competent rehab provider much easier. The first thing to remember is that the process of obtaining a piece of medical equipment (such as a [..}
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 [..}
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