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1. RESNA supports a large number of public policy initiatives, given our broad constituency. Our mission is to support access to assistive technology to people with disabilities and the aging population. Please rank the policy items below with regards to importance to your area of AT practice and the clients you serve. 

  Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not Important to My Constituency No Opinion
Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing feature in power wheelchairs
New complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) benefit category
Permanently exempt manual CRT accessories from competitive bidding
Address coding problems for complex manual wheelchairs (titanium, bariatric, and position tilt)
Address low-vision aid exclusion in the Medicare vision benefit
Support efforts to secure coding, coverage and payment for powered orthoses and prostheses
Reform HCPS coding system 
Promote consideration of patient experience and functional outcomes in CMS coverage and payment determinations
Support current levels of NIDILRR funding, and advocate for increases 
Support funding and coverage of AAC and Computer Access technologies 
Support funding of AT ACT projects 

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2. Are there any issues you think are missing?  Please describe impact on access. 

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3. RESNA works with several stakeholder groups and in coalition to advance public policy priorities. Are there any stakeholder groups you'd recommend?

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4. Any other comments for the Government Affairs Committee?

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5. If you would be interested in joining the committee, or volunteering for a subcommittee devoted to a particular issue, please provide your contact information.  

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