1leglance
2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
Many times the things going on in the DE world are short and sweet and not really worth a big long post.
So I thought it would be fun & helpful to keep a thread of tidbits and happenings so folks around here could keep up with things.
There is also a "Behind the Scenes" blog on the DE website that will have more stuff on how we function and what goes on...well behind the scenes.
Here is an example....
Today was the first day for the W.A.V.E. to be out and about it was right to work. Here in Phoenix we have the Disability Empowerment Center and it is filled with some great non-profits doing great work. This seemed like the perfect place to get some first hand feedback on our project before we start taking people into the back country.
First up was Don P. of ABIL (Arizona Bridge to Independent Living), he leads a mens support group and works with the newly disabled. He gave us some great thoughts from the power-chair users perspective and he hopes to get out with us this weekend for a day trip evaluation.
Next into the rig was Ashleigh T. of Az Spinal Cord Injury Assoc. she also had some very good ideas from a manual chair users viewpoint and was excited about how many people she could direct our way for some 4wd adventure. All in all the W.A.V.E. had a good first day at work and I look forward to making some changes before the Baja Trip coming up soon. The goal is to get in some day trips and maybe an overnighter with either Don or Ashleigh or anyone else they forward It is always good to shake things down a bit before heading out on a multi-day adventure.
So I thought it would be fun & helpful to keep a thread of tidbits and happenings so folks around here could keep up with things.
There is also a "Behind the Scenes" blog on the DE website that will have more stuff on how we function and what goes on...well behind the scenes.
Here is an example....
Today was the first day for the W.A.V.E. to be out and about it was right to work. Here in Phoenix we have the Disability Empowerment Center and it is filled with some great non-profits doing great work. This seemed like the perfect place to get some first hand feedback on our project before we start taking people into the back country.
First up was Don P. of ABIL (Arizona Bridge to Independent Living), he leads a mens support group and works with the newly disabled. He gave us some great thoughts from the power-chair users perspective and he hopes to get out with us this weekend for a day trip evaluation.
Next into the rig was Ashleigh T. of Az Spinal Cord Injury Assoc. she also had some very good ideas from a manual chair users viewpoint and was excited about how many people she could direct our way for some 4wd adventure. All in all the W.A.V.E. had a good first day at work and I look forward to making some changes before the Baja Trip coming up soon. The goal is to get in some day trips and maybe an overnighter with either Don or Ashleigh or anyone else they forward It is always good to shake things down a bit before heading out on a multi-day adventure.