Regina, Sk And Medicine Hat, Ab - 22 June, 2006 -

Two MEDIchair employees Karen Husli and Trevor Eichelbaum have received their professional ATS certification (Assistive Technology Supplier) through The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). "Achieving ATS certification is an outstanding achievement," says Bas van Lankvelt, Director, Support Services MEDIchair. "Having achieved RESNA certification myself, I know first hand about the dedication, work ethic, and hands on personal experience required to achieve this certification." Van Lankvelt explained that both Husli and Eichelbaum have been long time employees with their respective MEDIchair stores in Regina and Medicine Hat. Husli has been involved in long-term care and home care for more than 15 years while Eichelbaum has more than six years of related health care experience. ATS designations are awarded to qualified individuals who have successfully completed RESNA's stringent exam requirements and have extensive practical work experience in the HME industry. "Employee Education is critical to MEDIchair's ongoing success," says van Lankvelt. "At MEDIchair we encourage all our employees to strive to achieve their highest level of education and work experiences. It is important that our customers receive advice and counsel from Home Medical Equipment specialists that have achieved the highest level of training and education in our industry." Certified ATS practitioners must also agree to operate under the RESNA Code of Ethics. RESNA's ATS certification is one the industry standards that ensures that MEDIchair customers receive the highest level of professional Home Medical Equipment counseling and care. About RESNA (The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) RESNA is a non-profit, interdisciplinary association of persons who share a common interest in the use of technology to address disabilities. RESNA aims to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. www.resna.org About MEDIchair ‘the home medical equipment specialists' Canadian owned MEDIchair is North America's largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise company with stores from coast-to-coast in Canada. MEDIchair stores carry a comprehensive line of Home Medical Equipment products including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, home accessibility solutions, and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries, and aging. MEDIchair prides itself on providing caring, knowledgeable and highly trained consultants committed to finding the right home health care product solution for each customer. MEDIchair also promotes good health through its public education and awareness programs, and through its adherence to best practice management. For more information, please contact: Bas van Lankvelt, Director, Support Services MEDIchair (403) 204-1419 Neil Bousquet APR, PR MEDIchair (403) 256-8834 neil.bousquet@medichair.com

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