National AMBUCS, Inc
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in High Point, NC).
(800) 838-1845
S. It helps people with disabilities get adaptive tricycles called Amtrykes. It also trains therapists to fit riders and gives scholarships to therapy students.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), EventsFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Find a chapter in the Chapter Directory at ambucs.org, or start a new chapter.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 8
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Amtryke Adaptive Trycycles ProgramProgram
AMBUCS makes Amtryke adaptive tricycles with many sizes and add-ons. You can buy one from the Amtryke Store or by phone. Riders who cannot afford one can use a chapter or the Wish List.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Amtryke Evaluation and Fitting for Therapists (AEFT)Program
A training course that teaches therapists how to measure and fit riders for Amtryke adaptive tricycles. It includes talks, case studies and hands-on practice. An online version is available now.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Amtryke National Wish ListProgram
A waiting list that helps riders who cannot afford an Amtryke adaptive tricycle. It is also for people who do not live near a local AMBUCS chapter. A physical or occupational therapist must evaluate the rider.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Join or Start an AMBUCS ChapterProgram
Anyone who wants to serve can join a local AMBUCS chapter as a volunteer. If there is no chapter nearby, AMBUCS explains how to start one. Chapters work on tricycles, ramps, accessibility projects and scholarships.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Local AMBUCS Chapter ConnectionService
AMBUCS has volunteer chapters that may help people get an Amtryke. You can search the chapter directory to find one near you. Some chapters have trykes to try out.
Grants
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists
Money for students in graduate programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or audiology. Awards are based on money need, community service, character and career goals.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Amtryke Research Grant
A small yearly grant fund for clinicians and university researchers who study adaptive cycling or how to improve Amtryke design. About $10,000 is given out each year.
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