CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES
At ADA, everyone matters. Not just the child receiving the adaptation, but all who are involved in designing and building that adaptation. Our collaborative process involves therapists, teachers, parents, siblings, students, interns, and community members. Every day we demonstrate that schools and communities can ‘build for one, engage everyone, and change everything.’™
NOW IT'S
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TEAM
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LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY NEEDS
HANDS-ON BUILDING
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CRITICAL THINKING
IN NEW YORK STATE
At least 150,000 children in NY State do not receive the custom adaptations they need to reach their academic, social, or vocational potential. The Adaptive Design Association exists to end this inequity. Every day we build user-specific adaptations and offer educational programs so anyone and everyone can gain skills and practice adaptive design in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities across the globe.
WHY CUSTOM?
Customizing adaptations is important because catalog items don't always fit, and are often abandoned. Customization is rarely undertaken because the government and private insurance will not always pay for it. This means a huge number of children are not getting the devices they need and failing through no fault of their own.
WHY YOU PAY TO VOLUNTEER
Your group will have great fun in the workshop! However, it is your financial contribution that allows individuals and families in the New York City area to have access to custom equipment that addresses their specific need and helps them fulfill their potential. Over the last year ADA staff, interns and volunteers made 613 pieces of adaptive equipment. 76% of devices were covered by individual and corporate donations. Corporate programs vary in cost. Email info@adaptivedesign.org to learn more.
PROGRAM MENU
Sitting Smart
Volunteers will cut, assemble and finish 10 rocking perches: 2 for your office and 8 for children in a community agency or school. ADA’s rocking perches encourage upright posture. The back-and-forth motion while learning can also improve a child’s focus in class.
Details: Up to 20 participants. 1-3 Hours.
Cat Scratch for a Cause
Volunteers will cut, assemble and finish cat scratch boxes out of cardboard. Volunteers will learn how ADA applies basic skills of cardboard carpentry for the adaptive design of assistive technology for children. These cat scratch boxes will be donated to animal shelters. You may choose to participate in the delivery as a group.
Details: Up to 40 participants. 1-3 Hours.
Just For Me
Volunteers will work on up to 4 projects at various stages of the design and fabrication process. Each project is a custom piece of equipment tailored for the needs of a specific child in NYC. Many volunteers have the opportunity to meet a recipient of a device.
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Details: Up to 20 participants. 1-3 Hours.
Painting for Preference
Volunteers will work on projects ready to be painted. At ADA children make requests for custom artwork for their equipment. With the help of your team we can create equipment that is unique from start to finish.
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Details: Up to 15 participants. 1-3 Hours.
Build on Stories
Volunteers will work on a set of communication cards for students in NYC. Each card is made start to finish in the ADA workshop and facilitate learning, transitioning and story time.
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Details: Up to 20 participants. 1-3 Hours.
At Your Office
Can't come to our workshop. We can come to you?
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Details: Up to you.
Are you organizing an event for your colleagues? We welcome you for a visit or phone call to learn more.
Is your company interested in sponsoring a customized volunteer program with Adaptive Design? We can work with you.
To get started, contact Tamara Morgan, Community Partnerships Coordinator, at tamara@adaptivedesign.org or (212) 904-1200.
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