Convaid Wheelchairs Receive Merit Award For Best New Product at 2011 Medtrade Fall Expo

TORRANCE, Calif. (November 14, 2011) – Convaid Wheelchairs, the industry leader in lightweight, compact folding pediatric wheelchairs, is the proud recipient of the 2011 Merit Award at Medtrade Fall for its Rodeo Tilt-In-Space wheelchair. The award, as voted on by Medtrade attendees, recognizes the new product that best exemplifies improvements in quality of life. The Rodeo won one of three awards out of 50 featured products. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our contributions to patient care,” said President of Convaid, Chris Braun. “We are fully committed to providing the highest quality wheelchairs for special needs children and adults. To be presented with this award for having a product that demonstrates improvements in a person’s quality of life is an amazing feeling.” The Rodeo chair is known for its highly adjustable tilt, lightweight frame for easy transport, size adjustable frame to ensure long chair life, crash tested transit models that adhere to national safety standards and allow safe transport in bus or van, and the option of firm lateral thoracic supports to help maintain midline positioning of the trunk for increased postural support. Notable Rodeo features include: •    90º – 110º of recline adjustment which provides pressure relief and upper body support for individuals with insufficient trunk stability. •    10 inch seat width to ensure custom positioning for even the smallest clients. •    Solid seat cushion to provide pressure relief, stability and postural control. •    Stylish padded upholstery which offers extra comfort without sacrificing style. For over 30 years, Convaid has been dedicated to helping children with special needs. Their mission is to be sensitive to the broad needs of physically challenged children, and just as important, to the needs of the caregivers. By aiming to provide the best combination of corrective positioning, comfort, durability and safety for the child, in a product that is both attractive and convenient to use by the caregiver, Convaid has rightfully become an industry leader. About Convaid: Convaid specializes in a complete range of pediatric strollers, pediatric wheelchairs and adult wheelchairs. The special needs wheelchair product line has advanced design, seating and mobility combinations for a variety of special needs and physical disabilities. Many options & accessories equip the wheelchairs for rehab seating and advanced positioning with custom accuracy. Convaid is known globally as the OEM for the following Wheelchair brands: Cruiser, EZ Rider, Metro, Rodeo, Profiler, Scout, Safari and Mountee, Compax, Cuddlebug, Convertible. Convaid is a registered member of the following organizations: NCART = www.ncartcoalition.org NRRTS = www.nrrts.org Texas Rehab Providers Council = www.txrpc.org RESNA = www.resna.org All Convaid pediatric strollers, pediatric wheelchairs and adult wheelchairs are backed by a lifetime warranty, meet all wheelchair safety requirements, are ANSI/RESNA WC19 compliant and are made in the USA. For more information on the company or products please visit www.convaid.com or call 1-888-CONVAID. About Medtrade: Medtrade is the home medical equipment industry‘s leading event, owned and produced by Nielsen Expositions and provides opportunities for buying and selling, education, and networking. The event is attended by home medical equipment providers, home health care professionals, and leading manufacturers of home health care products and technology.