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Advocacy, Legislation, Get Involved R Feynman Advocacy, Legislation, Get Involved R Feynman

Wheelchair Repair Legislative Briefing

Wheelchair Repair Legislative Briefing
March 12 | 12:00pm–2:00pm
Massachusetts State House, Hearing Room B1
Hybrid Event

Join the Disability Policy Consortium and wheelchair users from across Massachusetts for a Legislative Briefing on the Wheelchair Repair Reform bills, H.4358 and S.2662.

Register here:
tinyurl.com/WCBrief26

Registration is required.

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H.1278/S.210: Acts relative to wheelchair repair requirements and consumer protection 

Wheelchairs and scooters are often prone to defects and sudden failure. It is common for consumers to be left stranded or isolated in their homes for weeks, or even months, awaiting repairs. By strengthening warranty protections for Massachusetts residents with disabilities and accountability for wheelchair providers, we can level the playing field for consumers, shorten repair wait times, save taxpayer money, and ensure that we are all treated with dignity and respect.

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