The ITEM Coalition is devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies, and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. The coalition is consumer-led and includes a diverse set of disability organizations, aging organizations, other consumer groups, voluntary health associations, and non-profit provider associations.
2025 ITEM Coalition Year in Review
ITEM Coalition 2026 Policy Priorities
Most Recent Advocacy Efforts
January 27, 2026
- Letter to Senate Sponsors: ITEM Coalition Letter of Support for S. 3138, the Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy (“SPORT”) Act. 33 ITEM members signed on.
January 27, 2026
- Letter to House Sponsors: ITEM Coalition Letter of Support for H.R. 6835, the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (“STAND”) Act. 34 ITEM members signed on.
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