Mobility impaired individuals will enjoy a day geared toward helping them enjoy outdoor sports and recreation this June 21st, 2008. The Missouri Department of Conservation is proud to sponsor fishing, shooting, crafts, and other adventures normally restricted to individuals with full mobility.

The News-Leader reports.

On June 21, the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range site near Bois D’Arc will transform into an adventure land of outdoors experiences for people with disabilities when it becomes the stage for the annual A Day at the Range & Outdoor Adventure Fair.

At this popular yearly event - now enjoying its fifth run - people with disabilities (of all ages, from throughout the southwest Missouri region) are introduced to many outdoor activities, including fishing, shooting, crafts and more, through education, hands-on opportunities and assistive technology so they may choose to participate at their own ability level.

“It’s a wonderful event. I’ve had the chance of going three of the past five years and it’s opened a lot of outdoors freedoms to me,” says 51-year-old Michael Cook of Springfield, who was born with cerebral palsy.

Even though the Medicare National Coverage Determination for Mobility Related Equipment was revamped in 2005, many providers and suppliers continue to be perplexed by complex policy requirements and strict protocols for physician and clinician documentation using the algorithmic approach to qualify the appropriate level of Mobility Assistive Equipment (MAE). Additionally, recent audit outcomes in Jurisdiction A and B highlight the need for targeted education to insure future provider and supplier compliance.

The American Association for Homecare is jointly sponsoring a workshop and online webinar with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center called “Best Practices and Clinical Documentation for Mobility Assistive Equipment” on May 29, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The workshop will take place at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa.