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NMEDA NEWS BRIEF Ralph Braun in Memory of a Legend Life Moving Forward Announcing the NMEDA Political Action Committee Also: NMEDA’s New Certification Program Transport Canada Broadens CMVSS 208 Exemptions Guidelines Group Talk Regional Reports + more! Spring 2013 | 20Volume Issue 1 IN MEMORY OF TWO BELOVED FRIENDS Ralph Braun and Peter Zarba Q. What Do You Call America’s Best Outside Vehicle Lift… After it’s been Redesigned to be Lighter, Stronger and Smoother? A. The Out-Sider ®! Lots of Improvements! 28 ½” Widest Standard Platform Improved Swing-Away New Fold Cam and in the Industry New Fold Arm Plus many more! Bruno Independent Living Aids 1-800-462-0664 • www.bruno.com code: CIRCUIT0313 NMEDA CIRCUIT BREAKER SPRING 2013 VOLUME 20, ISSUE 1 CONTENTS FEATURES COLUMNS 18 Association Matters 6 President’s Letter President - Webinars, NMAM, By Sam Cook Sam Cook Certification Program - Political Action Committee 16 CEO’s Report CEO By Dave Hubbard Dave Hubbard - 3rd Quarter Finance Report Layout, Editor & 22 NMEDA News Brief 32 Guidelines Group Talk Creative Director - IN MEMORY: Ralph Braun By Ray Morton Jenna DeTrapani and Peter Zarba 42 Canada Regional Report Contributing Writers - Mobility Awareness Month By David Hutchison Sam Cook - Kevin McMahon Joins Braun Dave Hubbard David Hutchison 44 Regional Reports 35 Your Training Source James May By Your Regional Reps Ron Mohr - NMEDA Certification Program Kevin Durban - CAMS-HP and Other Bob Lundin ALSO Training Opportunities Harry Baergen Ray Morton 4 2013 Board of Directors Marissa Rotondo 37 Industry Advisor Pete Lucas - Transport Canada Broadens 8 List of NMEDA Dealers Jenna DeTrapani CMVSS 208 Exemptions 28 Supply Order Form The Circuit Breaker is published quarterly by the National Mobility 29 Contact Information Audit Equipment Dealers Association. Office located at 3327 W. 40 QAP Discount Program Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618. For business office, 43 2013 Canadian Board of advertising and subscriptions: Directors Tel: 813.264.2697 48 Manufacturer/Associate Toll Free: 800.833.0427 Member Directory Fax: 813.962.8970 www.nmeda.com 55 Dates to Remember [email protected] 58 The Last Word Subscription rates for the U.S.A and Canada: $16.50/4 issues. Back issues are available by calling the NMEDA office. All rights are reserved under copyright laws © 2013. Media note: Permission is granted NMEDA MISSION STATEMENT to quote or reprint from this Through our diverse membership NMEDA advocates and supports excellence publication. Please credit the in providing safe, reliable vehicles and modifications to enhance accessibility Circuit Breaker. for people with special needs. 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 TYPE FONT: Gotham ON THE COVER: © Jenna DeTrapani, NMEDA accuracy of the information or statements contained therein. Spring 2013 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 Sam Cook, President James May, Southern Rep Superior Van & Mobility Freedom Mobility Aids 4734 Rockford Pl. 205 Cedar Lane Louisville, KY 40216 Clemmons, NC 27012 502-447-8267 phone 336-766-8520 phone 502-657-193 fax 815-642-4308 fax [email protected] [email protected] Mark DiRosa, Vice President Bob Lundin, Midwest Rep M.C. Mobility Systems IMED Mobility 7588 Tyler Blvd. 200 East 1st St. Mentor, OH 44060 Tea, SD 57064 800-951-6238 phone 605-498-1601 phone 440-942-8028 fax 605-498-2202 fax [email protected] [email protected] Richard May, Secretary Kevin Durban, Western Rep United Access Performance Mobility 9389 Natural Bridge Rd 333 East 76th Avenue St. Louis, MO 63134 Denver, CO 80229 314-426-1010 phone 303-288-0140 phone 314-426-1081 fax 303-288-0366 fax [email protected] [email protected] Bill Koeblitz, Treasurer Bill Siebert, Past President MobilityWorks 56504 Dillen Avenue 810 Moe Drive Glenwood, IA 51534 Akron, OH 43310 402-679-4058 phone 800-638-8267 phone [email protected] 866-836-0043 fax [email protected] Mike Bruno, Mfg. Rep Raj Pagadala, Associate Rep. Bruno Independent Living Aids GA Vocational Rehabilitation Agency 1780 Executive Drive 2720 Riverside Drive, Ste 132 Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Macon, GA 31204 800-882-8183 phone 478-279-1885 phone 262-953-5502 fax 770-359-3676 fax [email protected] [email protected] Nick Gutwein, Mfg. Rep. David Hutchison, Canadian President Braun Corporation DDH Company 631 West 11th Street 490 Eastbridge Blvd. Winamac, IN 46996 Waterloo, ON N2K 3Z8 574-946-4139 x321 phone 519-501-1266 phone 574-946-2322 fax [email protected] [email protected] Ron Mohr, Northern Rep Clock Mobility 6700 Clay Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49548 800-732-5625 phone 616-698-9495 fax [email protected] 4 NMEDA Circuit Breaker See why Titan Retractors are the ideal Wheelchair Securement System. Features like the unique yellow “locked” indicator tag along with an auto-lock and auto-tensioning retractor, help drivers effectively secure your passengers. Spring 2013 5 PRESIDENT’S LETTER SAM COOK (SUPERIOR VAN & MOBILITY) The NMEDA President, Sam Cook, is the owner of Superior Van & Mobility, which operates 9 stores in Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee. Sam has many years of experience on the Board and has served as Vice President for the last 4 years. Sam believes that It is an exciting and challenging time to be in the Mobility Industry. As dealers, we get much more accomplished as a group than as individual dealers, which is why he feels so strongly about the power of NMEDA. Concerns or questions for the President may be directed to him at [email protected]. They say that time flies ...This conference will always when you are having fun. be remembered as the year the e had a very successful conference this year, one organization lost two leaders: Wof the best I can remem- “ ber. But this conference will always be Ralph Braun and Peter Zarba.” remembered as the year the organi- zation lost two leaders: Ralph Braun t the conference we an- and Peter Zarba. Ralph was a dear nounced the formation of our friend of mine and a true pioneer. If APolitical Action Committee. It you look at how many things Ralph is now set up and I think this is a huge touched in this Industry, one might step for NMEDA as we move forward wonder what the industry would with our Government Relations. We be today without Ralph. One of the have already been to Washington DC things that impressed me the most since the Conference and are continu- about Ralph was all of the people he ing to strengthen our position with helped without fan fare. No media or the VA and on Capital Hill. recognition required, he just helped The Local Hero’s Contest is up and people out of the goodness of his running. We learned a lot from heart. Ralph will be missed and it last year and things are going very is up to all of us to carry the torch smooth this year. Make sure you are forward. Contact Sam: taking advantage of the tools EVOK Peter Zarba was one of the first peo- is giving you. This is a great oppor- Sam Cook, President ple I met when I got into this busi- tunity for free media and a great op- Superior Van & Mobility ness. He told me then and reminded portunity to visit Rehab Centers and 4734 Rockford Pl. us often “Don’t forget, it’s about the other referral sources. Louisville, KY 40216 guy or gal in the Chair”. That, and As always, bring your thoughts and 502 410-1901 phone Pete’s smiling face is what I will ideas to the table. Call or e-mail me 502-657-193 fax always remember Pete by. Pete anytime. [email protected] served on the Board and led the Conference Committee for many --- years. Pete will be sorely missed. 6 NMEDA Circuit Breaker HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS AL425 Axis II Inside Lift 400 lbs. capacity HD400 LBS. CAPACITY AL435 Axis III Inside Lift 400 lbs. capacity P400 Pool Lift 400 lbs. capacity SL600 HD Pinnacle Stair Lift AL625HD Hybrid Van Lift 600 lbs. 400 lbs. capacity capacity AL300HD AL301XLHD AL500HD CPL 4-14’ Fusion Lift Extra Long Universal Vertical 400 lbs. capacity Fusion Lift Power Platform for power chairs 400 lbs. capacity Chair Lift Lift and scooters 400 lbs. 750 lbs. capacity capacity When it comes to strength, Harmar delivers. And now our Increase your cash sales. product line-up is growing even stronger with our new HD series Talk to a Harmar product specialist today. auto lifts that offer 400 lbs of lifting capacity, durability, and easy installation. From traditional quality to industry-leading HD capacity, Harmar offers the full range of solutions designed for today’s needs—and your success. 800-833-0478 www.harmar.com NMEDA DEALER MEMBERS ____________________________ UNITED STATES Q Adaptive Driving Systems Q MobilityWorks ARIZONA 3548 Empleo St. 1245 Laurelwood Road ____________________________ Q A.D.E. Industries, Inc. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Santa Clara, CA 95054 ALABAMA 3621 S. Palo Verde 805-549-7996 888-473-5402 Q Griffin Medical Associates Tucson, AZ 85713 1,2,3 1,3 213 Chestnut Street NW 520-571-7156 Q AERO MOBILITY Q MobilityWorks Hartselle, AL 35640 1 P.O. Box 1631 7720 Sepulveda Blvd. 256-751-1365 Q Ability Center Orange, CA 92856 Van Nuys, CA 91405 1 23606 N. 19th Ave. 714-973-8600 888-473-5402 Q Gulf States Mobility Phoenix, AZ 85085 1 1,3 1647 Coosa River Parkway 623-879-0800 Q Better Life Mobility Q MobilityWorks Wetumpka, AL 36092 1,3 8130 Parkway Drive 890 Cowan Road, Suite B 334-514-6590 Q Ability Center LaMesa, CA 91942 Burlingame, CA 94010 1,2,3 4720 N.
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