Hi Dave... I'd be interested in seeing your Draft Statement. It sure sounds like you have a majority of the planning (as far as "what to do") pretty well figured out. Now just need a "Who" to get formally (or informally) involved with so the logistics and start-up kinks are already worked out from the start. I'm impressed.
If the focus is on social, receational and vocational opportunities for wheelchair users it seems like any nearby CIL --meaning statewide-- would be a nice fit. But if the closest isn't near your home or if you don't/can't travel much or have access to good, reliable transportation, it could be tricky. One question, though... and it's one that *might* (only "might") affect your partnership options: Is it your intention to work specifically and exclusively wheelchair users or would it be something for any person with a disability -- even a disability without a chair? Just curious. Thanks! Looking forward to hearing/reading more! Best wishes, --Tod On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 4:24 AM, Dave Krehbiel <[email protected]>wrote: > I had pursued a question regarding organizations which help to provide > social opportunities for people in wheelchairs. Some of you have asked some > questions: where do I live, what am I looking for, and am I looking for > wheelchair only events.**** > > ** ** > > To answer some of these questions, I live in Olney Maryland. I am a C4/C5 > quadriplegic who was injured in the Serb about four years again.**** > > ** ** > > Last year, I attempted to begin a program to help quadriplegics.**** > > ** ** > > Over the past year, I have researched and refined the concept. My original > plans were to become a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, but I simply don't > like to do that much paperwork, and I am concerned that any sort of > management position could jeopardize my Medicaid and Social Security.**** > > ** ** > > I am now looking for an organization to partner with. Specifically, I'm > looking for an organization which is an established charity and which > focuses on recreational and social needs (not medical or rehabilitation > needs or vocational issues) for people in wheelchairs.**** > > ** ** > > I have a one-page draft mission statement. I would very much appreciate any > comments you have from reviewing the document, and I would be very happy if > you would forward the document to potentially interested parties as you feel > it is appropriate.**** > > ** ** > > If you would like a copy of my draft statement, please reply to this e-mail > and request a copy.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks, and take care,**** > > ** ** > > Dave Krehbiel**** >
