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Where Diversity Creates Accessibility
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Adaptive Design Hudson Valley relies on the generosity of our community to fulfill its mission of a more adaptive and inclusive world.
WHO WE ARE
Creating Opportunities with Adaptive Devices
We support Diversity Creating Accessibility by providing inclusive opportunities in the creation of adaptive devices that enhance the quality of life for people with physical limitations. These devices are custom constructed using tri-wall corrugated cardboard, PVC pipe, PVC board, and wood. They have proven to be durable and comparable to all factory-built devices. The production process is structured to involve occupationally disadvantaged individuals, so that their strengths are purposefully and economically integrated. This circle of contribution supports those with occupational challenges, those with physical limitations, and the entire community in which they live and function.
This concept revolves around the power of mutual contribution. The production provides meaningful work training and employment for those who have struggled to find it elsewhere. The product maximizes functional independence of people with physical challenges. Volunteers organize the process and local groups provide funding for the running costs. So much good is coming from these simple, yet life-changing, devices.
We built our shop with an extremely limited investment, securing and repairing the necessary work components from second-hand and recycled materials. We have developed a workforce of enthusiastic and capable young adults with development challenges. For many, this process has provided an occupational breakthrough.
With volunteer guidance, these diverse individuals have produced remarkable, and life-giving adaptive devices, including:
Custom fitted wheelchair trays to allow for a personalized interactive space for eating, learning, and communicating more effectively.
Ergonomically designed seat inserts for children’s posture support during extended virtual learning days.
PVC pipe and PVC board were constructed to custom fit crutch holders to an all-terrain style wheelchair.
WHERE WE’RE GOING
Bringing Adaptive Design to the Hudson Valley
In conjunction with the Adaptive Design Association of New York City and Syracuse, we have been working to expand the adaptive design concept to the greater Hudson Valley. We have already launched vocational training programs in partnership with The Anderson Center for Autism and ARC Mid Hudson. These projects have provided a new and optimistic path for people who have been challenged by other educational and pre-vocational possibilities. Our mission is also to create a training ground for members of the community both disabled and non-disabled to construct adaptive devices together.
We are growing - quickly. As momentum builds, we require more space, resources, people, and awareness. Our ultimate vision includes the expansion of this inclusive and supportive process into healthcare facilities, schools, community centers, and veteran centers. Adaptive design shops can easily integrate into local institutions and provide a self-sustaining system of support.
WHAT WE NEED
Community Involvement Moves our Initiative Forward
As with all missions for good, we rely on awareness of our cause and generosity towards its goals. We are very real people, who believe in the effectiveness of adaptive design, feel the push to expand, but require guidance on how to identify and appeal to the organizations/foundations that may offer support. We are hoping that your organization, with its outreach and connections, can play an integral part in guiding our efforts towards continued success.
Community involvement moves this initiative forward. It requires contributions from people at all levels of the economic system and ability spectrum. The workforce is all around us, and our community functions best when everyone is involved.
Diversity does create accessibility!
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