Articles - Organizations en-us http://www.sciak.org N/A http://www.sciak.org webmaster@sciak.org 20 http://www.sciak.org/articles/156/1/Determined-2-Heal.html The Determined2heal Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation. The foundation was created after Josh Basile, a Maryland teenager, suffered a spinal cord injury in Bethany Beach, Delaware during the summer of 2004. The accident left Josh, a former college tennis player, paralyzed from the shoulders down. His experiences motivated him to make a difference in the lives of others. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sciak.org/articles/155/1/The-Todd-Crawford-Foundation-to-Cure-Paralysis-Inc.html The Todd Crawford Foundation was started in August of 2006 with the purpose of raising money for spinal cord injury (SCI) research. I was injured in August of 2002. In the four years between my injury and the creation of the Foundation I received a tremendous amount of support from my family and friends. Much of the support came in the form of money raised through various fund raisers. I have been able to accomplish many things since then because of this support. I am extremely grateful for this. Now I want to use the momentum of this support and direct it towards research on SCI. This research is a immensely important to me and millions of others around the world. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sciak.org/articles/102/1/KY-Office-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.html The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation assists eligible individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals. In Fiscal Year 2003, 4773 Kentuckians became successfully employed or maintained employment with the help of qualified rehabilitation professionals. The office employees approximately 140 rehabilitation counselors in over 50 offices covering all 120 counties in Kentucky. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sciak.org/articles/96/1/Wheelin-Sportsmen-NWTF.html Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF is dedicated to providing people with disabilities, including disabled hunters, disabled anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts, the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. Its magazine, Wheelin' Sportsmen, and its Web site, www.wheelinsportsmen.org, are dedicated to the education and entertainment of these enthusiasts and their able-bodied outdoor partners. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sciak.org/articles/67/1/Official-Website-of-MsWheelchair-Kentucky.html  Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky speaks for all women within our state who have disabilities. Bringing the message to both the able-bodied and the disabled that women with disabilities have the same hopes and dreams as those women without disabilities. They just accomplish their goals with wheels for mobility! Our State Titleholder also represents the Great State of Kentucky at the Annual Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sciak.org/articles/69/1/Center-For-Accessible-Living---Disability-Resource-Center.html  Center For Accessible Living, a disability resource center located in Louisville, KY and Murray, KY. The Center for Accessible Living was established in 1981 as a non-profit organization.  The Center is a disability resource center for people with disabilities, governed by people with disabilities.  It operates on a cross disability basis, which means that individuals will be served regardless of type of disability.  Staff provides information, advocacy and services that create opportunities for people with disabilities to live more independently.  The Center's mission is to assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sciak.org/articles/66/1/Kentucky-Physical-Therapy-Association.html   The first physical therapist arrived in Kentucky in 1935. Within the next few years Mary McDonnell was joined by 15 of her colleagues. They came to fight the crippling effects of polio. They touched the lives of World War II veterans whose bodies were mangled and broken. In 1947, feeling the need to unite and expand their knowledge, they founded the Kentucky Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. These pioneers could only dream their association, which started with 16 members, would grow to serve over 1,000. webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sciak.org/articles/14/1/Winners-On-Wheels.html Winners On Wheels (or WOW) is a national scouting organization for kids with physical disabilities. Participants (or Winners) are paired up with volunteers (Pit Crew) and work on activities that earn them badges (or wheels). All activities are made to be performed from a wheelchair, and are geared to teach children to become more independent. The mission of WOW is: "Empowering youth in wheelchairs to be all that they can be, challenging them to reframe their environment, and to contribute confidently to their community and world". The Louisville Circle of WOW meets two Saturdays a month. If you would like more information, please contact Michelle at bazeleycei@bellsouth.net or (502) 291-7090. You can also visit the websites below: www.wowusa.com or http://louisvillewow.tripod.com webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sciak.org/articles/6/1/Friends-For-Michael-Inc/What-is-Friends-For-Michael.html webmaster@sciak.org (Michael Feger) Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0400