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May is National Mobility Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Did you know more than 18 million people in the United States and Canada have mobility issues? Six million of those people are veterans. This May, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is sponsoring the first-ever National Mobility Awareness Month to spread awareness for people with disabilities and the mobility solutions available.

According to the Harris Poll, sponsored by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), just under one third of people with disabilities reported that inadequate transportation was a problem.  Of those individuals, more than half said it was a major problem. The theme of the inaugural awareness month, Life Moving Forward, represents a desire to spread awareness and knowledge about mobility issues. The goal of National Mobility Awareness Months is to teach seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to live an active and mobile lifestyle through the use of wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobility equipment.

NMEDA selected a spokesperson for the month that has never let mobility issues slow him down. Mike Savicki, a freelance sports journalist, disability advocate and small business entrepreneur serves as the spokesperson for National Mobility Awareness Month. Savicki is a 69-time gold medalist in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. He is the only person to ever finish the Boston Marathon on both foot and a wheelchair.

How can you get involved?

As part of the National Mobility Awareness month, NMEDA is giving away three customized wheel chair vans to three local heroes that have overcome or are dealing with mobility issues. To nominate a local hero, submit a video or written story of about they have overcome or are dealing with mobility issues by May 13, 2012. Vote for your favorite local hero by May 13.

OH-4 and Mobility

OH-4 believes that mobility awareness is important. OH-4 Industries created the Nearly Universal Cup Holder as a convenient solution for people with disabilities. This cup holder easily attaches to the armrests of wheelchairs and scooters with Velcro brand fasteners.

Watching Wheelchair Videos for Your Changing Needs

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

Businesses, irrespective of their type and size, have undergone tremendous changes after the inception of the internet and the World Wide Web (our increased cup holder sales can attest to that). As it became more popular over time, it has emerged as a new way for shopping. Any individual, regardless of where he/she is or what time it is there, can shop any necessary product through the various sites on the Internet. Besides, the products will arrive at your doorstep without giving any hassle or problem to the shoppers.

This is of tremendous help to people who are bound to wheelchairs even if it is for a few months. Such individuals can feel it easier to purchase their requirements or wheelchair accessories without going to the shops in their wheelchair. Similarly, it is possible to employ wheelchair videos in several ways by selling or buying wheelchairs, its various types and its accessories. The library of wheelchair videos will help a seller or buyer to be aware of the current products or developments which can make it easier for a person to move around in a wheelchair, such as a wheelchair drink holder. There are various models and several accessories that suit the taste and preference of various customers to benefit each one.

If you already have a wheelchair, it does not mean that you are stuck with the same or cannot improve on its features. You can modify your wheelchair by looking into the wheelchair classifieds section and choosing the appropriate items that fit your needs. You can decide to upgrade your current model or sell the current and buy a new different model. In this way, you can keep abreast with the latest developments in the wheelchair accessories section and make use of them as well. This can help in enhancing your lifestyle and make your mobility easier.

Besides, you can also learn how to use and benefit from the products. It is not possible to use a product to its fullest without a good knowledge of its usage and the videos give step by step instructions to use these items to their maximum levels. Life is not easy for anyone though they have all what is necessary and when it comes to people dependent on wheelchairs, these products can be a great help.
There are several activities that can be learnt from the wheelchair videos which emphasize the uses and benefits of each product in the line of wheelchair. By following these videos, you can choose your requirements for the wheelchair in an efficient manner.

Senna leaves are the foundation of many cosmetics and more!

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Herbs for cooking, herbs for drinking, but did you know herbs are more than just a food and beverage product:

The senna leaf is a type of herb that is mostly famous for its medical properties (like our drink holder for mobility purposes), which includes its ability to treat certain skin conditions.The senna leaf is grown in tropical and sub tropical regions. There are about 250 different type of senna plant from around the world. These different types include herbs, shrubs and small trees.

The senna plant was originally found in the area of North Africa and Arabia. The medical use of this herb goes as far back to the 9’Th century AD. It was used by doctors in Arab region as well as the doctors in ancient Egypt who used it on royal patients. Than during the crusade it was introduced to Europe, and its popularity grew famous.

Senna leaves ability to treat various skin conditions allows it to be used as cosmetics. For many years the herbalists have been preparing pastes out of the senna leaves to be applied externally on the skin to cure various skin problems, such as acne and ringworms.

While looking for a way on how to relieve constipation many people try out senna leaves infused as a tea which works as an effective colon cleansing solution. Another very popular use of this senna laxative is to help with an easy weight loss method though of course anything linked to easy weight loss can have it’s own share of side effects which you should look into should you want to go this route.

There is also a type of senna leaf that can be used as a conditioner for the hair. Cassia obovata also known as natural henna actually has nothing to do with henna plant. It is actually a type of senna leaf. It makes the hair more glossy and thick, and it also makes the scalp healthier.

Because of the above mentioned benefits of senna leaves it is now used by many cosmetics company to make various types of cosmetics. It is the active ingredient in various sunscreens and conditioner.

Senna is one of the best herbal products (like our cup holder being one of the best wheelchair accessories) that can be used as cosmetics, for people who do not want to apply chemicals in their body. Although in most commercially made senna cosmetics it is but one of the ingredients, which exists along side various chemicals.