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| ReTech Resources Page | ||
| ReTech consultants have compiled a list of worthy resources and published them on this page. You are invited to browse the information provided. Call ReTech with questions or requests for additional information. | ||
| Federal Resource | ||
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PASS is an excellent SSI provision to help individuals with disabilities
return to work. |
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| National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association ( NMEDA ) | ||
| The National Mobility Equipment
Dealers Association is an organization of manufacturers of adaptive
automotive equipment. Retail dealers and installers are included.
They have a nationally recognized Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Website: National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association |
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| Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America – SIG 02 Personal Transportation | ||
| SIG 02 is focused on transportation
technologies, information, and modifications for personal vehicles.
This includes issues specific to rehabilitation as well as those
that provide access through application of universal design practices.
It is primarily comprised of researchers and technicians engaged
in objective, structured study and design of assistive driving devices.
ReTech principle, Jurgen Babirad, ATP, CDRS has been co-chair of
this SIG for several years. Follow this link to the RESNA website home page. . . Follow this link to the RESNA Sig02 Personal Transportation web page. . . |
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| The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists ( ADED ) | ||
| The Association for Driver
Rehabilitation Specialists was established in 1977 to support professionals
working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation
equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education
and information dissemination. This nationally recognized association
of professionals is involved in driver rehabilitation – evaluation,
training and equipment recommendations. They have yearly conferences
dedicated to furthering education in the field. ADED offers a Driver
Rehabilitation Certification exam once yearly Website: The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists |
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Residents of New York State Check these useful links for licensing and vehicle registration information. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles |
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ACCES-VR 441.00 Vehicle Modification Policy | ||
| Additional Resources | ||
| NHTSA
Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities |
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| Modifiers Information Modifiers that have applied to use NHTSA Exemption. Locating a Vehicle Modification Shop |
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| Filing Complaints If you encounter a problem or question while trying to complete the online VOQ, call the DOT Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TDD 1-800-424-9153) and our staff will take your complaint over the telephone. File a complaint on a safety-related defect in your adapted vehicle |
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| Filing Complaints
to NMEDA & ACCES-VR Complaints against a NMEDA member or ACCES-VR approved vehicle modification shop |
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| For further information or to make a referral click here. |