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Traveling With Mobility Issues

Having mobility issues does not mean that you are a prisoner in your home. Whether it is a temporary issue or a long term one, being able to go out can be good for you. Of course, you need to check with your doctor before doing this, but if you get the go ahead, why not? The answer is often that the logistics of travel are too cumbersome to surmount. A normal car may not be suitable if you are in a wheelchair or if there are other constraints. And then there is the question of your safety and comfort. There is a way to overcome all these problems and that is by using Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT). What Is NEMT? NEMT is not an ambulance – that is for emergency and as the name says, NEMT is for non-emergency situations. NEMT is a specialized service that caters to the specialized transportation needs of those with mobility problems. NEMT will pick you up from your home, hospital, nursing home or wherever you are. It will then take you to where y