"The Arc of Weld County is a grassroots, non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities."
Our goals are to ensure the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, to include them as contributing members of the team that develop plans for their lives, and to enhance the overall quality of their lives.
May
Is National Mobility Awareness Month
The Arc of Weld County is proud to join advocates across the country to recognize May as "National Mobility Awareness Month" TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --" Supported by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), the inaugural National Mobility Awareness Month commences this month to educate seniors, veterans, caregivers and people with disabilities about the many wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment options available for living an active and mobile lifestyle. Celebrating across the United States and Canada, the awareness month raises some important facts:
More than 18 million people in the U.S. and Canada have mobility issues; six million of those are veterans.
- The number of veterans with disabilities has jumped 25 percent since 2001.
- People with disabilities constitute the second largest minority group in the U.S.
- According to a Harris Poll, just under a third of people with disabilities reported inadequate transportation was a problem; of those individuals, over half said it was a major problem.
"The statistics are clear," said Dave Hubbard, executive director and CEO for NMEDA. "The disability community deserves recognition for their contributions, and awareness is needed about the variety of mobility options available to them so they may continue to lead active lifestyles. NMEDA and its membership are advocates for the industry providing personalized products; ethical business practices; and unwavering service excellence prior to and after a purchase – all backed by NMEDA's Quality Assurance Program."
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/inaugural-national-mobility-awareness-month-195500999.html
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Together lets change hearts and minds in MAY!!
Driven by Opportunity!
