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FROM THE NRRTS OFFICE 2020 is ending!
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LIFE ON WHEELS Cry About It. Wipe Your Tears. Get On With Your Life.
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INDUSTRY LEADER
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RESNA
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CLINICIAN TASK FORCE
Reviewing 2020: Recognizing Milestones and CTF Initiatives - Wins and Losses FEATURE
CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE CEU ARTICLE
Integrated Assistive Technologies on Power Wheelchairs
Keep Learning!
MEDICAL FOCUS
Medical Devices and Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Considerations
CRT UPDATE CRT Update
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Selling Freedom and Independence
CLINICALLY SPEAKING
ADVERTISERS
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REHAB CASE STUDY
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WEESIE'S WORLD
The Need for More Advocacy
REIMBURSEMENT & CLINICAL ISSUES
2020 … Simply Unpredictable
Goodbye, 2020!!
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Meet RESNA’s Professional Standards Board
STEELMAN MARKETING................................50 TALK REHAB.................................................20 IN EVERY ISSUE
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