National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) When selecting mobility equipment installers, shop around and inquire about their qualifications, capabilities, experience, warranty and service practices. Ask for references. Ask if they are members of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and if they are QAP-certified. NMEDA is committed to providing automotive adaptive equipment solutions for people with disabilities. In this effort, NMEDA has implemented the Quality Assurance Program (QAP), a nationally recognized accreditation program for mobility equipment dealers.

The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)

ADED is devoted to helping individuals with disabilities locate driver evaluators and trainers who can conduct an assessment of a person's abilities (cognitive, perceptual and physical) and adaptive equipment needs, an important step in the selection process. Call 1-866-672-9466 or visit www.driver-ed.org for more information.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

There are many variables to consider when obtaining adaptive equipment for your vehicle. We suggest you request a copy of the Department of Transportation brochure "Adapting Motor Vehicles For People With Disabilities" by calling 1-888-327-4236 or visiting www.nhtsa.gov. Following a proven process can help you avoid costly mistakes when purchasing and modifying a vehicle with adaptive equipment.

State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Listed in your local telephone book. The Mobility Resource Whether you're searching for adaptive equipment or a customized vehicle solution specific to your needs, The Mobility Resource is a network of mobility experts who can help find the right mobility solution for you. Visit http://www.themobilityresource.com to learn more. We Carry Bruno Independent Living AidsLearn about mobility solutions from Bruno. Interior and exterior lifts to raise and stow your scooter or power wheelchair and Turning Automotive Seating for ease of entry/exit from your GM vehicle

Other Resources

• American Association of People with Disabilities
• Attention Deficit Disorder Resource
• Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
• Eastern Michigan Deaf & Hard of Hearing Information Site
• Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America guide to accessible gasoline stations
• Mobility Corner
• National Organization on Disability