Disabilities
Submitted by ALYN on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 10:23.
Founded in 1932, the American Friends of ALYN Hospital is the exclusive awareness raising and fundraising organization in the United States for ALYN Hospital, Israel’s premiere comprehensive rehabilitation center for physically challenged and disabled children, adolescents and young adults. Located in Jerusalem, ALYN provides all of the necessary rehabilitation services (medical, para-medical and educational) under one roof and treats children regardless of religious belief, nationality or ethnic background.
Submitted by maryannconlin on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 10:46.
The mission of Jer's Vision: Canada's Youth Diversity Initiative (the Jeremy Dias Foundation) is to support youth who are addressing issues of discrimination in their schools and communities. Discrimination is still a major problem in Canada, and youth are part of the solution. The potential of youth is all too often overlooked, and we want to change that.
Jer's Vision seeks to support youth through programs and services that are open to everyone.
Submitted by bradleyrr on Thu, 12/13/2007 - 12:35.
I am raising money to build a new playground in our County Park. I have raised over $10,000 so far and plan to raise another $40,000 in the next 18 months. I have raised this money by doing fundraisers that not only raise money for the project but either help enhance childrens education, physical abilities or help the environment. Some of the projects I have worked on so far are a Harvest Festival Float and Booth. I have collected old ink cartridges,toners and cell phones and I am working currently on a Talent Show and a Read a thon.
Submitted by sparklytoze on Thu, 10/18/2007 - 05:18.
For my project, I am singlehandedly planning and organizing an awareness event. I want people in the community to be less ignorant about autism, Down's Syndrome, etc. I plan to invite and solicit donations from at least three major celebrities. I will emcee the event, pay for hotel accomodations for all out of state guests, and enlist the help of my fellow seniors for set up and clean up. I want to have some restaurants and grocery chains donate food and/or money. All proceeds will turn around and go to Best Buddies International
Submitted by Dance Beyond Limits on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 15:32.
Dance Beyond Limits, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and inner city youths through ballroom dance. Incorporated July 31, 2007, Dance Beyond Limits, Inc. is fairly new and is in desperate need of a studio in the metro Atlanta area where it can be present and accessible to both persons with disabilities and inner city youth by public transportation. It would be ideal to take a run down building and turn it into a fantastic dance studio and in doing this, rebuild the community.
Submitted by aliciasr99 on Sat, 08/04/2007 - 18:35.
TBI Raiders was originally set up to not only help but also see that students who had sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI, succeeded in both school and life. In 2004 after representing Oklahoma youth with disabilities in Washington Dc at the National Youth with Disabilities Leadership Conference, I decided to turn TBI Raiders into a volunteer service. This is a volunteer service for students living with and without disabilities. By becoming involved in this they would be able to gain not just job skills but leadership skills, interact with leaders, make a difference i
Submitted by avecaccent on Wed, 07/04/2007 - 18:35.
The disabled population is often overlooked by society. It is almost as if our society would prefer to keep people with disabilities out of sight for whatever reason. Maybe it is for this reason that people with disabilities do not always get the chance to take part in everyday activities like dining out, seeing a movie, or participating in other recreational activities. With my project I plan to increase the ease with which people who are disabled can find activities in the Kalamazoo community to participate in.
Submitted by melissaq on Wed, 06/06/2007 - 16:24.
This organization is a camp that is for children ages 7 to 17 that are disabled. For one week during the summer, these children have the opportunity to come to the camp and be normal kids. Activities that are done range from horseback riding to canoing and campfires. There are eight sessions and the children that attend have conditions such as AIDS, diabetes, Tourette's, autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Down's Syndrome. These kids truly have the time of their lives. The grounds that the camp is on is called Camp Flying Eagle, however the camp has the possibility of being sold.
Submitted by Sunshine_Girl on Wed, 05/30/2007 - 19:40.
The Bequia Sunshine Project, a College of William and Mary student-led, international service learning trip was established to address both the superficial and underlying educational needs in Bequia. Bequia, one of the St. Vincent and Grenadines islands, is a small 5 ½ mile long island whose drastic needs, like many other Caribbean islands, are often overlooked, due to its small population and poor economy.
Submitted by morganrichman on Mon, 05/21/2007 - 19:09.
Prom-One of the most looked forward to experiences of a teenager’s life. The one extraveagant night has numerous magazine spreads dedicated to the event. Everyone deserves that special night even teens with disabilities.This year I went to the prom as friends with a kid who had cerebral palsy. I would encourage others to do the same thing. I have created a website and I would love to get the word out on the project if anyone was willing to work with me. I'd love to spread the word, and make it a nationwide project.http://morgan.richman.tripod.com/
