Come join We Care Arts in playing a major role in celebrating Mobility
Awareness Month. The month of May is a special month committed to bringing people living with
disabilities the mobility solutions they need to live a life full of achievement,
independence and prosperity.
We Care Arts is more than proud to have the
privilege to serve many individuals who experience mobility issues. We want to make sure they receive all the equipment
and services they need to be as independent as possible. We also strongly encourage self-advocacy and
advocating for others no matter where you are in the community.
According to the Mobility Awareness Month
website the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), made up of
over 600 members, reaches out to communities across the United States and
Canada to raise awareness of handicap vans, trucks and specialty vehicles, hand
controls and steering aids, transfer seats and seating solutions, wheelchair
tie downs and other adaptive mobility equipment available.
Like the NMEDA and many other organizations, it
is our priority to spread awareness and ensure all individuals with mobility
challenges are fully active and incorporated in our community. Below are some interesting facts that
highlight the importance of celebrating Mobility Awareness Month.
Did You Know?
- Over
18 million people in the U.S. and Canada have mobility issues
- People
with disabilities constitute the largest minority group in the United
States and the only group anyone can become a member of at anytime
- One
in five elderly have mobility issues
- There
are mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers and certified driver
rehabilitation specialists in your community dedicated to improving the
lives of people with disabilities
- Automotive
mobility solutions are available for people with disabilities, enabling
them to enjoy active, mobile lifestyles
Were you surprised about some of the things learned or realized
from these facts? We truly hope that you
take this special opportunity to promote Mobility Awareness Month, not just
during the month of May but every chance you get.
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