Mid Cities AMBUCS

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.