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NEMEDA Local Hero Contest – Enter Today!

The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding mobility options for people with disabilities.

The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding mobility options for people with disabilities.

May 2014 is National Mobility Awareness Month
National Mobility Awareness Month is dedicated to showing the world how people with disabilities can live active, mobile lifestyles.

Did you know?

  • Over 18 million people in the U.S. and Canada have mobility issues
  • People with disabilities constitute the largest minority group in the United States and the only group anyone can become a member of at anytime
  • One in five elderly have mobility issues
  • There are mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers and certified driver rehabilitation specialists in your community dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities
  • Automotive mobility solutions are available for people with disabilities, enabling them to enjoy active, mobile lifestyles

Who Is A Local Hero?

  • Local Heroes can be Defined as People who Volunteer, Educate, Advocate, Achieve, and Persevere.

Whether you are living with a disability or have dedicated your time to helping someone who is, we want to hear what makes you/them a Local Hero.

How To Enter

  1. Get the Promo Code From your Local Dealer (including us: 508-697-6006)
  2. Complete the Local Hero Entry Form and include either a written story or a video.
    • Written: Write up to 400 words with a picture of the local hero that is 1MB or less.
    • Video: Make a YouTube video that is no longer than 2 minutes.
  3. Preview your Story and Submit your Local Hero Entry Form here

 

Important Dates

  • February 25, 2014 – NMEDA will begin accepting Local Hero entries
  • March 11, 2014 – Public voting begins
  • May 9, 2014 – Local Hero entries and voting end
  • May 30, 2014 – The Local Hero Winners are contacted
  • June 2014 – Local Heroes will publicly be announced
  • June/August 2014 – Wheelchair Accessible vehicles will be delivered

Kia Mobility Rebate Information

Military Offers

Special Offers for members of the United States Armed Forces that are active, reservists, retirees, have received and honorable discharge or military members that are on disability from the United States Armed Forces, including spouses.

For More Information:

  • Click this link: Military Offers
  • Enter your zip code
  • Click on the offers to see details

Jaguar Mobility Rebate Information

Jaguar Mobility Program
The Jaguar Mobility Headquarters can assist in locating assessment centers, equipment dealers and installers, and potential resources for financial assistance.

For further information on the Jaguar Mobility Program call 1-800-207-5517 or TTY 1-800-833-0312 .

Nissan Mobility Rebate Information

MOBILIZE AND GET
REIMBURSED UP TO $1000

The Nissan Mobility Assist Program is committed to making every Nissan vehicle accessible. To help make this happen, we’re offering up to a $1,000 reimbursement on your purchase and installation of qualified adaptive equipment. It’s a simple process that you can manage directly through the Nissan Mobility website.

Mobility Information
Please contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for additional information on equipment and registered installers

Overview
Purchase or lease a new Nissan through a participating Nissan dealer  Within 6 months, have qualifying adaptive equipment installed by a NHTSA-registered  installer

Complete “Nissan Mobility Form” online and submit all applicable documentation through fax or email within 90 days of installation.

Documentation includes: vehicle sale or purchase agreement, copy of invoice from NHTSA-registered installer, proof of customer payment (receipt) for equipment/installation, medical documentation as described in the program rules, lessor written letter of approval (if applicable), medical insurance statement (if applicable)  Receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 from Nissan

Program Rules
Retailed vehicles only; vehicle must be purchased or leased from a participating Nissan dealer after 4/2/2013  Used sales and Fleet sales are not eligible under this program Nissan Mobility Assist reimbursement cannot be applied toward the purchase or lease of the vehicle

Only one reimbursement per vehicle may be made  All leased vehicle modifications should be approved by lessor For existing leases through Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC), the following types of adaptive equipment have been pre-approved: Hand Controls, Wheelchair/Scooter Lift, Left Foot Accelerator, Turning Automotive Seating Adaptive equipment must be installed after vehicle has been retailed and within 6 months of purchase or lease from an authorized Nissan dealer.

Requests for reimbursement must be made within 90 days after the equipment is installed Adaptive equipment must be medically necessary in order to operate the Nissan vehicle or transport passengers with a documented physical disability To receive reimbursement for vehicle modifications, medical documentation must be submitted to Nissan clearly stating the disability or impairment for which the equipment is intended.

The documentation must be prepared on official letterhead of and signed by a licensed, certified medical professional Installer must be registered with NHTSA and customer must provide Nissan with a receipt from the installer Nissan Accessories are not eligible for reimbursement     Exceptions
Nissan will not provide reimbursement for the purchase and/or installation of equipment that has already been fully claimed and fulfilled by medical insurance  A reimbursement made by another source, such as medical insurance, will be subtracted from the customer’s original total expense. (Example: Total expense $5,000, Insurance  reimbursement $4,000, Customer expense, $1,000. The customer expense of $1,000 will  be reviewed and considered for a maximum of $1,000 reimbursement.)

Warranty Information
Adaptations are not warranted by Nissan, please consult with your installer and/or equipment provider for warranty information  Contact Information  The vehicle modifications must fall within those permitted under the NHTSA exemption as set out in 49 CFR §595.7  Expect to receive reimbursement within 6-10 weeks after all required paperwork has been received by Nissan
Any damage to the vehicle due to adaptive equipment or its installation may void or not be covered under the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty Nissan assumes no responsibility for death, injuries, or damage related to the installation of adaptive equipment

Requests for assistance may be submitted via email Applicable claim documentation may be submitted via fax at 888-912-2409