Wheelchair Nerds

Andrea Dalzell, a registered nurse working in New York City, sat down with Grant Brogan to discuss pushing the New York marathon, the importance of an ultra lightweight wheelchair, and being an advocate for yourself. Join us for this webinar which features the recorded interview with Andrea as well as a live q & a with Andrea. 

Permobil has a long-standing history of meeting the needs of our consumers with product innovation, customer service, and educational resources. It is critical that the people who use our seating and mobility equipment have access to information about the products that they are selecting.

This webinar will highlight a new educational resource: the Permobil Consumer Guide. You will hear how the Permobil Consumer Guide can provide talking points about advocacy, your right to choose your own equipment, who the team members are who will be assisting you, and how the evaluation may occur. We will also give examples of specific equipment examples and how that function or component may have an impact on health, function and social engagement*.

The Permobil Consumer Guide hopes to empower each individual with unique needs to know their options and feel more confident in asking for what they need and want. Whether you are getting your first wheelchair or your fourth, making your way through the world of mobility equipment can be confusing. That's why we've been working hard to create a guide that can help you navigate the equipment selection process, explain product features, configurations, and accessories. We've also included a variety of resources on funding, reimbursement, and maintenance. The more you can prepare yourself ahead of time, the easier it will be to have conversations with your doctor, occupational or physical therapist and your equipment provider.

We will also be joined by Amy Burnett, Team USA Para Athlete, Para Badminton and Permobil Foundation Board Member. She will share with us how she works with other consumers to better understand how they are in charge of the equipment process.

*The information that will be shared from this document is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be billing or legal advice. The information provided does not guarantee funding from any source. For coverage information, verify the policy of the appropriate provider.

Power seat functions, including ActiveReach, are vital for everyday life participation and health for many wheelchair users. Every person is unique, and ActiveReach is another example of how Permobil designs solutions ready to adapt to individual needs. This 1-hour webinar focuses on key ActiveReach features, including how this seat function combines seamlessly with other on-chair technologies. The result? A customizable Permobil solution made with quality from the ground up, ActiveReach makes it easier to find the perfect position for the task at hand.

Permobil is committed to supporting our Veterans and Clinicians at VA facilities across the country! Permobil is dedicated to advancing care and outcomes for our Veterans by providing technology that is made for more, so our Veterans can choose to do more.

Earlier this year Permobil received official clearance to proceed with Veteran use of the Permobil Connect platform, which includes MyPermobil and Fleet Management. During this webinar we will discuss this standard Permobil power wheelchair technology, newly available to Veterans and the VA. We will discuss how its value-added functionality can benefit Veterans, VA Clinicians, and Service Providers across the country.

In addition, Permobil is excited to announce new enhancements to SmartDrive that will also benefit Veterans, including more power for performance; more strength in mounting adaptors for the SmartDrive; and more accessibility with a universal padded handle. We will give examples of how proactive SmartDrive use allows Veterans, not only to protect themselves from repetitive stress injury, but also to realize their full potential in performance, even at a high level of competition at the NVWG.

Permobil values its unmatched relationships with our Veterans and the VA. Permobil will be at the NVWG and the PVA Summit to continue to provide support, training, and service. Please visit us at these events to learn more!