Upgraded planes could bring better accessibility
power wheelchairs
The new “Jazzy Ultra Light” power wheelchair & “Go Go Super Portable” scooter intend to provide durable, travel-friendly comfort
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility, a designer and manufacturer of mobility products, announced the launch of two new mobility devices: the “Jazzy Ultra Light” power wheelchair and the “Go Go Super Portable” scooter. Additionally, the company released its “Charge360” technology, a battery charger that magnetically connects to the Go Go Super Portable.
Golden Technologies' new products include the GP301 Stride the GP302 Cricket
OLD FORGE, Pennsylvania—Golden Technologies announced it launched two new lightweight foldable power wheelchairs, further expanding its current line of mobility products. Golden Technologies' new products include the GP301 Stride aluminum folding power wheelchair and the GP302 Cricket carbon fiber folding power wheelchair.
FRESNO, Calif. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 1, 2022)—Officials with LUCI and Sunrise Medical, a provider of advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced an agreement that will offer patients within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) the option to install LUCI’s state-of-the-art safety technology system on QUICKIE power wheelchairs as they are built at the Sunrise Medical factory.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2022)—Disability group advocates and mobility stakeholders are energized the wake of the announcement from Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opening the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation systems used with power wheelchairs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2022)—Mobility stakeholders and patient group leaders are preparing for an expected opening of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation and standing systems for power wheelchairs.
FRESNO, Calif. (May 9, 2022)—Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce the launch two new power wheelchairs—on in the pediatric ZIPPIE line and one in the adult QUICKIE line.
“We are so excited to now offer pediatric power seating on our most compact power wheelchair base,” said Jeff Rogers, director of power product management.
OLD FORGE, Penn. (February 18, 2022)—Golden Technologies is proud to announce the addition of two third-generation Golden family members to the team. Richard Golden, Jr., and Alyssa Golden joined the company, a family-owned and operated business in the home medical equipment (HME) industry that has been at the forefront of innovation and technology producing power lift recliners, scooters and power wheelchairs for over 35 years.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 16, 2021)—Officials at LUCI and Sunrise Medical announce their partnership, which will soon make LUCI’s smart wheelchair technology available to thousands of new users of the popular QUICKIE line of power wheelchairs.
New seniors & machine learning lead the way
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 3, 2021)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, is partnering with LUCI to distribute the first-of-its-kind smart technology platform giving power wheelchair users unparalleled stability, security and connectivity. NSM will work closely with LUCI to expand access to the new technology, making it available to wheelchair users through their 170 locations nationwide.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (February 12, 2020)—Numotion, the nation’s largest provider of complex rehab technology, is continuing its mission to bring innovative mobility products to people living with disabilities. The company announced it has signed a preferred agreement with NOW Technologies (NOW Tech) to become the first U.S. distributor for the company’s full line of next-generation power wheelchair control systems.
DURYEA, Penn. (October 23, 2019)—Pride Mobility Products and Quantum Rehab offered approximately 20 Luzerne Intermediate Unit students with disabilities an opportunity to be mentored by career professionals in various fields during its 10th Annual Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the company’s Duryea facility.
DURYEA, Penn. (March 1, 2019)—Quantum Rehab’s main website, quantumrehab.com, was recently updated to have a fresh look.
With a new menu layout that is more user-friendly, visitors to the site can find what they are searching for much easier. The product pages feature clickable tabs to show features and colors, as well as compatible power bases, seating and positioning, electronics and other components.
DURYEA, Penn. (February 5, 2019)—Quantum Rehab has launched a new consumer-focused website, lifeatilevel.com. This online community is designed for people who use iLevel power-adjustable seat height and power wheelchairs, as well as those who want to learn more about them.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20, 2018)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) submitted comments on the ESRD/DMEPOS Proposed Rule that CMS released in mid-July.
FRESNO, Calif. (August 1, 2018)—Sunrise Medical develops, designs, manufactures and distributes manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, seating and positioning products and has acquired Magic Mobility, an Australian-based designer and manufacturer of innovative all-terrain power wheelchairs manufactured and distributed from its facility in Melbourne.
The TDX SP2 passes hurdle for sale in the U.S.
ELYRIA, Ohio (July 25, 2017)—Invacare Corporation is pleased to announce that the company received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the Invacare TDX SP2 Power Wheelchair with LiNX Technology.
“This exciting milestone puts Invacare one step closer to introducing this power wheelchair in the complex rehab category,” said Brian LaDuke, VP of Rehab Marketing at Invacare.
EXETER, Penn. (May 3, 2017)—Based on its independence-inspiring innovations, Quantum Rehab is pleased to announce four notable additions to its Q-Logic 3 Advanced drive controls.
Launching in May, Q-Logic 3 will include: