Ambucs presentation update june 2010

HUNTSVILLE TN VALLEY AMBUCS

CREATING MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Friday, October 22, 2010

INTRODUCTION

Tennessee Valley AMBUCS is a non–profit organization that reaches out to children and others with disabilities, to create mobility and independence through AmTryke therapeutic tricycles.

AMBUCS was founded in 1922 in Birmingham, AL. Sue Haywood, PT, designed the AmTryke therapeutic tricycle in 1989.

Huntsville Tennessee Valley AMBUCS chapter was formed in June 2009 by a team of regional therapists and local business owners to provide children in the TN Valley Region who are of limited financial means, access to the AmTryke therapeutic tricycle.

HSV-TN Valley AMBUCS goal is to remain a totally volunteer based organization to preserve all funds raised for physically challenged


AMTRYKES PROGRAM

• Creates Mobility• AmTrykes are adapted to each child’s specific

disability whether he/she is limited by Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy or other mobility impairment.

• Therapeutic Value• Children with mobility limitations are often

dependent on others for movement. The physical aspect of cycling provides therapy in an enjoyable venue, improves motor skills. promotes independence, and builds self-esteem.

• Societal Integration • Traditionally most of these children have been

forced to participate in physical activities from the confines of their wheelchairs or walkers. AmTryke offers the benefit of integrating these youngsters with their peers during normal recreational activities.


KEY BENEFITS

AmTrykes are adapted to each child’s specific disability whether he/she is limited by

Spina Bifida

Down Syndrome

AutismCerebral Palsy

Other mobility impairment

Children with mobility limitations are often dependent on others for movement. The physical aspect of cycling provides

Therapy in an enjoyable venuePromotes independence

Builds self-esteemFriday, October 22, 2010

THE AMTRYKE DIFFERENCE: KEY BENEFITS

Builds normal muscle tone and control

Increases Coordination

Improves Muscle Strength

Improves Balance


THE AMTRYKE DIFFERENCE: CUSTOM FIT

The difference between a regular tricycle and an AmTryke® is that it can be propelled by

Hand Power Foot Power

Customizations when fitting a child to an AmTryke® include

Frame Size Lateral Support Head Rests

Frame Positioning Foot Cups Pedal Size

Seat Selection Handgrip Placement 6

Every effort is made to insure the perfect individual fit.


THE AMTRYKE DIFFERENCE: THERAPIST INVOLVEMENT

AMBUCS requires that a therapist complete an evaluation for any child wishing to receive an AmTryke®.

Evaluates a child’s capacity to effectively use the AmTryke® as a therapeutic and mobility aid

Insures that it is the proper therapeutic device to assist the child in gaining mobility

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The purpose of the AmTryke® is to allow the child to reach his or her optimum performance.


HSV TN VALLEY AMBUCS RESOURCES

Sixteen (16) Licensed Physical Therapists have already been trained by National AMBUCS professionals to:

Evaluate children

Measure & Select Trykes

Customize Trykes for each mobility need

Trial Equipment

Local business leaders

Retired Engineer

Small Business leader as BD/Marketing advisors


AMTRYKES WISH LIST

Children without financial means, who have been recommended for an AmTryke® through their therapist, are placed on the HSV TN Valley AMBUCS Wish List

The customized AmTryke® average cost is $500.00.

When funds become available these children receive a donated AmTryke®

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SCOPE

2000+ Children served in HSV/TN Valley with limited mobility

Mobile Demo Trailer Needed to serve broad community base (North Alabama)

Local Demo Center Needed to provide space to evaluate children, trial & fit equipment


UPDATE: 2009-2010 GOALS MET

Local AMBUCS Chapter formed in July 2009Group of local Physical Therapists started

Business/Community Meeting

2010 UpdateMarketing: Web page fully operational and integrated with Facebook Page, Twitter, Photographs, Brochures, Presentation27 children currently on Wish List

Membership growth: 60 MEMBERS4 local grants received to date

Media support: Robert on the Road, WAAY TV, Huntsville Times

Results: 27 Trykes delivered, 10 left on 2009 waiting list, 27 on 2010 list


OBJECTIVES: FY 2, Q 1-2

FY 2011

Fulfill remaining 2010 WishList, 27 Trikes

Obtain funding for 2011 WishList

Establish Demo Site/Mobile Demo Unit

Centralized storage

Assessment, measurement, modification center

Equipment trials

Sponsor 2 Physical Therapy Scholarships


For more information or to make a donation please visit HSV-TN Valley AMBUCS

website at http://www.huntsvilleambucs.org

or read about the National AMBUCS Organization at http://www.ambucs.org

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Ambucs presentation update june 2010