Mid Cities AMBUCS

A nonprofit organization

$150 raised by 5 donors

15% complete

$1,000 Goal

Mid Cities AMBUCS
PO Box 558
Bedford, TX 76095

Our Needs

Funds to purchase Amtrykes (Adaptive therapeutic trykes for children & veterans), donate scholarships to PT/OT students and build wheelchair ramps.

Mission

AMBUCS is a national charitable organization founded on May 18, 1922 which is dedicated to inspiring mobility and independence for people with different abilities. Members accomplish the organization's mission by working "Shoulders Together" to:

Perform Community Service

AmBility Program (Adaptive Trykes for Amazing People!)

Included within the AmBility Program is the Amtryke Project. Since 1990, the Amtryke therapeutic tricycle has benefited and delighted children and adults with disabilities. It has allowed them to experience the pleasure of riding freely among their peers. This unique therapeutic tricycle is hand and/or foot driven and is designed to accommodate riders of all ages, sizes and varying degrees of physical limitations. It improves motor coordination, increases self-esteem and is fun to ride! Therapists acknowledge its therapeutic benefits to patients, citing improved motor skills and strength development. AMBUCS chapters raise funds to provide Amtrykes free to children, adults and veterans who need them.

Scholarship Program

For over 60 years, National AMBUCS,TM Inc. has been awarding scholarships to therapy students in a graduate program leading to a Doctorial degree. This program is the largest private sponsor of educational grants for therapists in the US. AMBUCS has provided over $10 million to educate students studying Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and Hearing Pathology.

Needs

Mid Cities AMBUCS needs funds to purchase Amtrykes, build wheelchair ramps and donate scholarships to student therapists. The adaptive tricycles (Amtrykes) are not covered by health insurance but allow people with physical disabilities a way to participate in exercise, play with peers, and have many therapeutic benefits.

Equity Statement

Upon referral from a physical therapist or occupational therapist, we provide customized therapeutic tricycles (Amtrykes) to individuals with mobility issues without reservation or discrimination. Amtrykes are presented free of charge to all in need.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Mid Cities AMBUCS

Tax id (EIN)

26-0079486

Guidestar

Causes

Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Differences

Operating Budget

Less than $100,000

Counties Served

Dallas, Johnson, Tarrant

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Address

PO Box 558
Bedford, TX 76095

Phone

817-657-6493