ITEM Coalition
The ITEM Coalition is devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies, and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. The coalition is consumer-led and includes a diverse set of disability organizations, aging organizations, other consumer groups, voluntary health associations, and non-profit provider associations.
Power Wheelchair Based Standing – Documentation & Advocacy Resources:
- ITEM Coalition – Formal Request for Reconsideration of the Medicare NCD for Seat Elevation and Standing on CRT Power W/Cs: NCD Reconsideration Request FINAL (D0908245-3).DOCX (wordpress.com)
- NCART – Evidence Based Response to Insurance Denials of Standing Devices – Medical Benefits, Evidence and Coverage Guidelines: Microsoft Word - Evidence and Guidance Supporting Coverage of Standing Devices- July 2021 (ncart.us)
- Stand for More Webinar – Panel Discussion on Advocating for Power Wheelchair Based Standing: Stand for more - Webinar Recording (permobil.com) - Speakers:
Ashley Detterbeck, DPT, ATP/SMS, Clinical Education Manager – Central Region, Permobil
Nicole LaBerge, PT, ATP, Senior Physical Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional, Hennepin Healthcare
Joseph Letterio, Author and Consultant
Peter Thomas, Principal at Powers Law Firm & Coordinator of ITEM Coalition
National Coalition for Assistive and Rehabilitation
Technology
http://www.access2crt.org/
"Ensuring and individual's right to appropriate complex rehab technology."
Medicare Beneficiary Complaint Hotline:
800-404-8702 or www.peopleforqualitycare.org
"Are you having trouble accessing quality home medical equipment and service? Please call our hotline to voice your concerns today. You can make a difference!"
Come Roll with Me:
Free program to increase disability awareness by providing able bodied children, youth, and college students the opportunity to experience part of life from a wheelchair. In-person and virtual adaptations.
See feature in APTA Magazine - “Defining Moment” Feb 2020.
Facebook: @comeroll16
Email for more information
Website: https://sites.uab.edu/comerollwithme/