1. Wheelchairs and Standards Overview Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Workshop July 19, Don Clayback, NCART Executive Director

2. About NCART
National organization of providers and manufacturers of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) products used by individuals with significant disabilities
Educates and advocates legislators and policy makers at federal and state levels to ensure adequate access through proper coding, coverage, payment, and standards
Visit for CRT info and tools

3. Types of Mobility Devices
Standard Mobility- usually short term or intermittent use (typical user can transfer into a vehicle seat)
Manual Wheelchairs; Power Scooters; Power Wheelchairs
Complex Rehab Mobility- typically long-term, permanent and full-time use (Occupant transport)
Manual Wheelchairs; Power Wheelchairs
Variety of design, dimensions, and configurations.. (pediatric, adult, bariatric)

4. Wheelchair Manufacturers
Invacare
Permobil
Pride Mobility/Quantum Rehab (power only)
Sunrise Medical
Ki Mobility (manual only)
Shop Rider (power only)
Hoveround (power only)
Others

5. Wheelchair “Standards”
Limited safety standards; primarily focused on mobility, not transportation
Performance standards (Durability, obstacle climb, incline stability)
Durability standards (drop test)
Wheelchair transportation standards (Nichole to discuss)

6. Wheelchair Transportation Issues
Relating to wheelchair design and provision
Wheelchair selection is based on myriad considerations… only one is transportation
Not all wheelchairs are crash tested
Not all are available with transit options
Occupant transit systems (attached to wheelchair) are not covered by many health insurance plans
Securing third-party funding to cover occupant transit systems must be pursued
Nichole will cover other transportation issues

7. Wheelchairs Manufacturers and AV
Formal Committee/Processes extremely important
Wheelchair manufacturers must be included in discussions re docking design and integration
Any wheelchair design change requires significant lead time
Added cost associated with wheelchair redesign is a significant constraint as third party funding for wheelchairs is fixed
Standardization of docking interface is critical for adoption – ideally utilizing an existing standard

8. Contact Information
Don Clayback Executive Director, NCART