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Follow on Google News | Medtrade and Wheel:Life Partner to Offer Dedicated Programming for Consumers and CliniciansTo help promote consumer advocacy and patient choice, Medtrade has partnered with the online community Wheel:Life to offer the Wheel:Life Community Expo and Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 as part of the 2013 Medtrade tradeshow event.
By: Wheel:Life Community participants [consumers, caregivers & clinicians] will enjoy: - A complimentary one-day Medtrade Expo Pass valid for the full day event - A consumer-focused educational program on locally-available products and health services - Meet-and- "The trade organizations do a great job of looking out for the interests of the industry, but working closely with consumer organizations has never been more important," said Kevin Gaffney, group show director, Medtrade. "Consumer groups represent the patients who rely on our products. Legislators need to realize that their policies affect real people, many of whom are in vulnerable situations. Organizations such as Wheel-Life are getting that message out to Capitol Hill, and they are helping both consumers and professionals find appropriate solutions in the process." “Wheel: During the Wheel:Life educational program, notable disability advocates and wheelchair users will take the stage to answer consumer and clinical questions through a moderated speaker panel. Special guest speakers include: Marc Buoniconti If courage is grace under fire, Marc Buoniconti ranks among the bravest men you’ll ever know. A 1985 spinal cord injury left him unable to move a muscle below his neck. Yet, each day he moves people; moves them to understand the tragedy of paralyzing SCI -- and to join him in finding its cure. The son of legendary All-Pro and Hall of Famer linebacker and former Miami Dolphin Nick Buoniconti serves as President for both The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, The Miami Project’ Bert Burns Entreprenuer, Clinician, Paralympian, Father of Twins. Bert Burns had no idea that all of these roles awaited him when he became quadriplegic as a result of an automobile accident during his youth. Burns’ Join our community of differently- Current sponsors include Hollister Incorporated, UroMed, At Home Medical, Guardian Help, Wheel:Life and several Orlando-based healthcare providers. For Sponsorship Options, please contact: Lisa Wells Wheel:Life Director Phone: 678-232-1330 Email: lisa@wheel-life.org About Medtrade Medtrade is the largest tradeshow in the U.S. focused exclusively on the home medical equipment market. Medtrade is designed to give today's providers the highest quality educational, networking and advocacy opportunities and the largest selection of HME products under one roof. Join us in Orlando for Medtrade 2013 on October 8-10. www.medtrade.com About Wheel:Life Wheel:Life is a global initiative that assists people in addressing the many questions and challenges that come with using a wheelchair. Wheel:Life resources help people find quality health and medical resources, and related research and news. Our social community offers networking within an online peer support group that is intended to promote a full and active life as a wheelchair user. Visit us at www.wheel-life.org. End
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