Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Wheeling with new wheels
A few years ago I discovered a story about a person with a disability who endured a lot in order to be approved to drive. He then was organizing a non-profit to help others like him afford vehicles. When I discovered he was from York, the next town over, I knew I wanted to be involved. Months passed and my attempts to connect never really materialized. Then I was invited to a meeting by the group. I traveled an hour each way but I knew that this was something I would love. I moved closer within Lancaster so it's a 30 minute drive to meetings. I was still not really helping; since I was from Lancaster, I was not familiar with the people and places they discussed. Recently I found my niche and I have become "driven" to make "Drive for Independence" successful. I have gotten them a few big ticket items for their event in August; I created a manuscript for people who want help raising money themselves(consumers must have some skin in the game); I am contributing to a calendar that will be a fundraiser; and I will be creating a cookbook. I'm so happy to be part of this!
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