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Empowering Accessibility: Making a Difference with Evacuation Chairs

I am so excited to share that a project I have been working on has moved to the next step! After my experience at EmpowHer camp last summer,I decided that my year-long project would be to try to get evacuation chairs in my school – and hopefully other places in the community. The idea behindContinue reading “Empowering Accessibility: Making a Difference with Evacuation Chairs”

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an overarching genetic disorder that refers to 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. Each type of EDS has its own genetic mutation, inheriting pattern and symptoms. Broadly speaking, these genetic mutations affect connective tissues; specifically, the tissue structure and function of collagen in the skin. This, in turn, impacts the strength andContinue reading “What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?”

“Huge win”: CMS announces sweeping Medicare coverage for power seat elevation

Power wheelchair (PWC) users have scored a major victory, as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that power seat elevation equipment on Medicare-covered PWCs falls within the benefit category of durable medical equipment (DME). Essentially, this decision means that more PWC users will now be eligible to receive coverage through Medicare forContinue reading ““Huge win”: CMS announces sweeping Medicare coverage for power seat elevation”

How my #4front2 saved my Grammys experience

Photo of Andraea Lavant on a street near the Grammys venue wearing a gold and black blazer, and elegant chunky gold jewelry on a red carpet.

My work as a disability accessibility and inclusion consultant takes me to some exciting places. From partnering with tech companies like Google to participating in events with leading entertainment and streaming works like Netflix, I’m grateful to daily get to witness how various industries are making strides toward being more inclusive of disabled people inContinue reading “How my #4front2 saved my Grammys experience”

What is Anterior Tilt?

Image of a green Quantum Rehab Stretto with a Tru Balance 4 seating system on it in the anterior tilt position.

A modern power wheelchair serves a purpose beyond simple transportation. Unlike conventional wheelchairs, which were primarily focused on moving a person from one place to another, modern power wheelchairs put greater emphasis on facilitating activities of daily living (ADL) and increasing accessibility. For instance, anterior tilt is a game-changing functionality available on the Stretto, 4Front®Continue reading “What is Anterior Tilt?”

Get to Know the TB4

Image of a yellow base Quantum Rehab power chair with a Tru Balance 4 seating system in an anterior tilt position.

Quantum has done it again. Our Tru-Balance 4 Power Positioning System is the next step in the evolution of the power chair, providing enhanced functionality and comfort to meet a user’s medical, clinical and quality of life needs. From anterior tilt to WC19 compliance, here’s what you need to know about the features of theContinue reading “Get to Know the TB4”

Counseling Awareness Month

As we celebrate Counseling Awareness Month, I can’t help but feel proud of being a part of the wonderful community of helpers that is devoted to the service of others. As a counselor, this profession plays an immense and integral role in my life and my identity. To echo my sentiments, I’m sure I’m notContinue reading “Counseling Awareness Month”

Planning an Accessible Garden

Happy first day of spring everyone! If you know me then you know about my love for gardening, what you may not know is that I am also an herbalist who loves plants. Every year I find myself acquiring more pots and planters for my ever-growing collection. The only issue with the planters and potsContinue reading “Planning an Accessible Garden”

My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the MDA Shamrocks Campaign

As March continues, I reflect on my work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and its Shamrock campaign, which started in the 1980s. Thousands of participating retailers will sell MDA Shamrocks to customers for a donation, ranging from one to five dollars. I was the national goodwill ambassador for the MDA in 2012 and 2013Continue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the MDA Shamrocks Campaign”

We Need Better Resources for Adults with Cerebral Palsy

By Isabella Bullock March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. According to the CDC, CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. ThisContinue reading “We Need Better Resources for Adults with Cerebral Palsy”