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Wheelchair users say private equity is making repairs harder

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According to NPR, private equity consolidation in the wheelchair repair industry is creating significant delays that affect people who depend on timely repairs to stay mobile. Wheelchair users report longer wait times, which can isolate them from society and pose health risks—a situation that highlights how industry consolidation can have serious consequences for vulnerable populations.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/nx-s1-5860877/wheelchair-u...

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