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People with disabilities experience their possibilities at AccessToCare Fair
AccessToCare Fair is on March 19, 2011 at the Bayside Church campus at 8191 Sierra College Blvd., just north of Douglas Blvd.
Roseville, CA, – Hundreds of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals are expected to attend AccessToCare Fair on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Bayside Church Campus, located at 8191 Sierra College Blvd., just north of Douglas Blvd.
“AccessToCare Fair’s distinguished six-year track record of enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through technology, education and networking will continue in the Placer County, Sacramento Metro area,” said Leslie DeDora, Executive Director of A Touch of Understanding. “Between the adaptive sports demonstrations, the interactive assistive technology, the dynamic workshops and the hundreds of products and services on display…this is a must-attend for everyone in the Community.”
AccessToCare Fair has put together an impressive line-up of exhibits, workshops, events and activities to appeal to the full spectrum of people with disabilities, from children to seniors and everyone in between. Most important the event is completely free!
The event is hosted by A Touch of Understanding (ATOU), which provides disability awareness programs designed to educate a new generation to understand the challenges associated with disabilities and to accept with respect all individuals. ATOU is a nonprofit organization comprised of dedicated individuals, some with disabilities and some without, who come together to form a strong team working to help students look beyond the disability, the wheelchair, the braces, the unpredictable behavior and see the person.
The Latest Products and Services
Attendees expecting cutting-edge products and services for people with all types of disabilities will not be disappointed. They will find mobility products, medical equipment, home accessories, essential services, low-cost daily living aids, products for people with visual impairments and much more.
Relevant Workshops
A series of compelling workshops which address pressing disability issues will be offered free-of-charge to all attendees.
Super X Fun Course, Martial Arts, Dancing and More!
AccessToCare Fair does not merely inform, it engages and it entertains. Visitors can test their maneuvering skills on the twists, turns, bumps and ramps of the Super X Fun Course, a fun obstacle course designed for wheelchairs. They’ll step outside the domain of traditional treatments and consider the therapeutic value of martial arts, as demonstrated by a team of students with disabilities. To round it out, there will be interactive adaptive sports, dance performances and instruction, canine assistance demos, face painting and an Artist Market showcasing the works of local artists with disabilities.
For more information, schedules and directions, visit www.accesstocarefair.com or call ATOU at 916-791-4146.
A Touch of Understanding works closely with dozens of trade media partners and the general consumer media in each market we serve. We cordially invite exhibitors to post news about their products and services and welcome media registrants to attend the AccessToCare Fair.
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For questions & PR/media inquiries, please contact:
Susie Glover
916.791.4146
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY
Roseville CA: A Touch of Understanding (ATOU) is proud to announce that they are
the recipient of one of the Ronald McDonald House Charities grants in the amount of
$5000. “The funds will be utilized to fund the Wheelchair Activity Station for the 2011
school year,” stated ATOU Executive Director, Leslie DeDora. “We are extremely grateful
to McDonalds for their funding one of our most popular activity stations. The wheelchair
station introduces more than 4000 students annually to the safe operation of a
wheelchair and gives a short presentation about wheelchair etiquette.”
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support
programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. They not only
improve the health and well being of children directly through their programs, but also
work with non-profit organizations around the world that are making an immediate, positive
impact on children who need it most. Grants to these organizations extend the
reach and impact of RMHC and move donation dollars quickly through to areas in their
time of need.
A Touch of Understanding (ATOU) provides disability awareness programs designed to
educate a new generation to understand the challenges associated with disabilities and
to accept and respect all individuals. ATOU is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt nonprofit organization
comprised of dedicated individuals, some with disabilities and some without, who
come together to form a strong team working to help students look beyond the disability,
the wheelchair or the braces, and see the person.
Building Empathy ~ Igniting Respect
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