IN THIS ISSUE
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FROM THE NRRTS OFFICE Creating Legacy
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CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Transportation Safety for People Who Use Wheelchairs
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CLINICAL EDITORIAL
As I finish my 21st year with NRRTS, I’m astounded at our organization and its growth. We are international, and people with disabilities and their needs don’t change whether they live in the United States, Canada or Australia. I’m proud of our NRRTS Registrants and all they do to serve this population. I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.
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WEESIE'S WORLD
MINI FEATURE C10RT
NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Decade of Experience Has Helped Parker Fadler Become a Perfect Fit at Alliance
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CLINICALLY SPEAKING
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LIFE ON WHEELS
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CLINICIAN TASK FORCE
Decades of Dedication to Healing and Hope
INDUSTRY LEADER
Michael Hughes Has Been Getting Ready to Take on This Role for a Long Time
Double Blessing: Young Twins With Cerebral Palsy
CRT UPDATE
NCART Legislative and Regulatory Update
CEU ARTICLE
First Things First! Importance of the Initial Therapy Evaluation
REHAB CASE STUDY
Rehab Case Study: Finding Just the Right Equipment for Adaptive Driving Can Be Tricky
Amy Odom, BS
Looking Back on 2023
UNITE4CRT
Unite4CRT: Changes to Reach More People
RESNA
RESNA Certification News
DIRECTIONS CANADA
NRRTS Canada – A Recap of 2023
CTF Joins Advocacy Actions to Impact Denials - A Call to Action for Suppliers
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QUANTUM........................................... PAGE 23 RIDE DESIGNS.................................... PAGE 51
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