‘Joining Forces’ To Support Our Military

By Amanda Dunn

This week, the White House announced a new initiative designed at encouraging every sector of American society to support our military families.

From offering a military spouse a job, to cooking a homemade dinner or helping with childcare, there’s plenty that we can all do to thank our military families for allowing their loved ones to fight for our freedom. Because, as Mrs. Obama stated in a speech earlier this week:

“…these families serve as well. Often we see the men and women in uniform and it's very clear to us the sacrifice they make. But we forget that when they go to war, so does their family…”

QL+ understands the sacrifices made by both the servicemen and women themselves and their family members; sacrifices that become especially evident when our military members return home with injuries sustained during combat; injuries that impact every aspect of daily life for the individuals concerned and for their families and friends.

That’s why our program creates innovative assistive devices to improve the quality of life of those injured in the line of duty, whether it’s at work, at home or at play.

Creating a custom design that allows an individual disabled military veteran to again participate in a favorite sport or leisure activity not only allows that person to enjoy treasured hobbies and interests; it also opens up an avenue to deepen bonds with family and friends who share the same pursuits.

Designing an assistive device like a portable wheelchair hoist that allows veterans in wheelchairs to transfer to seats in planes, cars or in the workplace, gives them the independence and physical freedom to travel, to enjoy outings with family and friends or by themselves (everyone needs some alone time!), and, most importantly, to return to paid employment. Having a job can help provide necessary family income, increase self-confidence and self-esteem, and encourage respect from others and from society as a whole.

In short, the QL+ Program is already supporting both military members and their loved ones. Join us now and do your part!