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

Resources:

• A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers:A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers (permobil.com)

  Description: This is an interdisciplinary guideline presented by Permobil is the work of  Heather Feldner, Teresa Plummer, & Alyson Hendry based on peer-reviewed literature and validated consensus statements from over 40 clinicians and caregivers that provides critical strategies and suggestions for clinicians working with powered mobility.   

  "A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers" can serve as an evidence-based resource for all team members involved in the provision of assistive technology and powered mobility.  The incorporation of language, communication, physical, social and somatosensory strategies provide a training approach founded on evidence and then supported by clinical expertise.  

  Please pay additional attention to the appendices of the guideline, which offer practical tips for early intervention with power mobility. This guideline may serve as a clinical roadmap for introducing "On Time" power mobility to pre-verbal and non-verbal, premotor infants with a unique approach at directing training efforts. 

• Webinar:Announcing 'A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers' - Webinar Recording (permobil.com)

National Coalition for Assistive and Rehabilitation

Technology  http://www.access2crt.org/

"Ensuring and individual's right to appropriate complex rehab technology."

United Spinal Association     - Disability Rights Action Center

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/