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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 Relevant Workshops Super X Fun Course, Martial Arts, Dancing and More! 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 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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