Mobility Management Podcast

Hosted by Laurie Watanabe

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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.

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July 31, 202622 min

Bryan Anderson, Spokesperson, Quantum Rehab

In October of 2005, Bryan Anderson of the U.S. Army was injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that resulted in the loss of both of his legs and his left hand. His story was just begninning. Today, Bryan is the national spokesperson for Quantum Rehab, and serving as a leader in mobility innovations. In today's episode of the Mobility Management podcast, sponsored by Quantum Rehab, Mobility Management editor-in-chief Laurie Watanabe speaks with Anderson. Bryan has a remarkable story. Tune in now!

July 22, 202618 min

Judy Rowley, Vice President - Business Development and Education, Raz Design

In the mobility and seating industry, education is essential. Providers and manufacturers must listen to end users, and to each other. That's why Raz Design hired industry lifer Judy Rowley, who joined the company in July of 2026 with this title: Vice President - Business Development and Education. In this new episode of the Mobility Management podcast, Rowley shares the evolution of the industry throughout her career, and explains why education is so important. Tune in now!

March 4, 202623 min

Katy Roberts, Managing Director of the Abilities Portfolio, and Wayne Grau, Executive Director of NCART

Welcome to the Mobility Management Podcast! Today's guests are Katy Roberts, Managing Director of the Abilities Portfolio, and Wayne Grau, Executive Director of NCART. In this interview, Katy and Wayne join Mobility Management's Jack Silverstein to discuss the 2026 triumvirate of the Abilities International Accessibility Conference, co-located with the Abilities Expo and coming to three locations this year: Los Angeles, New York Metro and Chicago. Katy relays what’s new, and Wayne shares his experience as an attendee — and why what he saw made him and NCART get involved themselves. Tune in now!

December 26, 202523 min

Alli Speight, Director of Clinical Education, Motion U, Motion Composites

On today's episode of the Mobility Management podcast, sponsored by Motion Composites, we are joined by Alli Speight (MScOT, ATP/SMS), Director of Clinical Education, Motion U of Motion Composites. In this interview, Alli and Mobility Management's Jack Silverstein discuss Motion Composites’s groundbreaking Naked Frame wheelchair, reviewing it from all angles: the clinical impact, performance in the field and why it matters for so many end users. Join us now!

December 23, 202518 min

Amber Foster, VP of Sales: Urology, Numotion

On today's episode of the Mobility Management podcast, sponsored by Numotion, we are joined by Amber Foster, VP of Sales: Urology - Numotion. In this interview, Amber and Mobility Management editor-in-chief Laurie Watanabe discuss Numotion’s new Ally Program, and learn more about what the Medical Supply division at Numotion is bringing to providers. Join us now!

November 20, 202524 min

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.

September 29, 202520 min

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!

June 27, 202530 min

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.

December 20, 202432 min

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.

January 5, 202441 min

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.