Atlas Technology: Michael McCarthy and Chenna Strange
Joining us on this sponsored episode of the Mobility Management podcast are two leaders from Atlas Technology: Michael McCarthy, Director of Growth, and Chenna Strange, Customer Experience and Support. In this episode, McCarthy and Strange join Mobility Management editor in chief Laurie Watanabe to share the next stage of Atlas Technology and its new rebrand, explore how Atlas's full RCM platform supports providers — and toast an old friend.
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The Abilities Expo is growing! Interview with Katy Roberts of Abilities Portfolio
When mobility experts and advocates want to learn from each other, they go to the Abilities Expo. In 2026, they'll have three opportunities to learn even more, with the new Abilities International Accessibility Conference. Joining the Mobility Management Podcast to discuss is Katy Roberts, Managing Director of the Abilities Portfolio. Katy and host Jack Silverstein discuss the new conference, co-located with the Abilities Expo at three locations in early 2026. Katy lays out what visitors can expect, how to get involved and shares information on a really cool feature of the Abilities Expo that conference attendees can see: a climbing wall designed by a parolympian. Tune in now!
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What U.S. Clinicians Can Learn from European Seating: interview with Filipe Correia of Stealth Products
Joining us on this episode of the Mobility Management podcast is Filipe Correia, Latin America and Europe Business Development Manager of Stealth Products. Filipe lives in Portugal, and shares with us what the mobility landscape looks like in Europe compared to North America, with lessons that American care providers can learn from their European counterparts. He discusses how U.S. clinicians might benefit from European strategies around muscle support, and the similarities and differences in reimbursement challenges from the U.S. to Europe.
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Drive-Wheel Innovation: How Merits USA's New AXCEL Power Chair Line Addresses Clients' Goals
Power wheelchair drive-wheel configuration impacts the power chair rider's overall experience, from ease of maneuverability in tighter spaces to the ability to access a range of indoor and outdoor environments. John Domanick, Merits USA's vice president of sales, discusses the importance of drive-wheel configuration in meeting clients' goals, and also provides updates on Merits USA's recent projects, including the launches of the manufacturer's front-wheel-drive AXCEL and AXCEL Narrow power chairs, designed to benefit both clients and CRT providers/service technicians.
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CRT Repair: Resolution, Reform & the Heart of the Matter
Burdened by overly complicated documentation requirements, inadequate funding, and unwieldy operations, Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) repair has always been an arduous challenge. Then the COVID pandemic's supply chain delays and labor shortages broke an already struggling system. At the heart of the repair issue remain the wheelchair riders whose mobility is at stake. Diane Racicot (VP of Payer Relations at National Seating & Mobility) and Wayne Grau (Executive Director of NCART) discuss the frustrations felt by stakeholders, as well as what repair resolution will require.
The complex rehab technology (CRT) industry includes seating and mobility clinicians and providers, funding and policy specialists, rehab engineers, manufacturers and, of course, consumers and their families. Join Editor Laurie Watanabe as these stakeholders share their insights, predictions and hopes for CRT. Whether you design, manufacture, recommend, build, fit, service or fund seating and mobility, our podcasts offer personal perspectives from CRT's front lines.