October 15, 2025
Episode 55 - New Medicare Changes
In this episode, Jim Stephenson (Senior Market Access Manager at Permobil) and Tamara Kittelson (Executive Director of the Clinician Task Force) unpack recent changes in Medicare’s five-year wheelchair replacement policy. They explore what the new rules mean for end users, clinicians, and providers, especially the removal of the face-to-face requirement and the implications for clinical evaluations.
September 10, 2025
Episode 54 - WheelyQ Barbecue Sauce
We interview Collin Pollock for this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, learning more about the intersection of disability and food. Collin has SMA type 3 and is an entrepreneur. He started WheelyQ Barbecue about 10 years ago, and it has been growing steadily ever since. We talked to him about how he started his business, how he manages his daily routine with SMA, and so many other fun tidbits.
August 27, 2025
Episode 53 - Drive Wheel Decisions
Hawken Miller and Sara Gaver compare front-, mid-, and rear-wheel drive power chairs from their real-world perspectives. From terrain and transfers to independence and advocacy, they share insights that can help clinicians and users make informed decisions about wheelchair configurations and how they impact daily living, mobility, and self-confidence.