Post on 16-Jan-2016
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Sharing Reach
A MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT
Speaker’s notes included
Sharing Reach
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Reach is:
A Builder of Partnerships.A Community Based Service.
A National Charitable Organization.
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Mission:
To improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities by offering
lawyer referral and educational services at the community level.
Benchmarks“Equality for All”
“Life with Dignity.”
“Inter-dependence in the Community”
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Philosophy For Success
Act Locally
Use Local Resources
Think Locally
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Background
Rod Carpenter - man with a mission.
Ernie the attorney - a willing accomplice.
1981 United Nations International Year of Persons with Disabilities.
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Record Of Success
5,000 requests for help annually
250 Volunteer lawyers
Marketplace participation
Support to others issues & communities.
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Lawyer Referral:
Pro Bono Consultation
Daily Living Issues
Personalized Service
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Annual Conferences
Deal with leading issues of concern to Canadians with disabilities
Opportunities for service providers & consumers to consult
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Conference Themes
Chronic Pain as a Disability
Death - The Question of Choice
AIDS - The Changing ChallengeMental Health and DisabilitiesSafety for women with disabilities
Conference Themes
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‘Brown Bag’ Lunches
You and the Law. Community resources Human genetic testing Aboriginal disability Housing options Mental health issues. Crohn’s disease Tax incentives Vacation destinations
Public Seminars onsuch topics as:
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Building The Network
Return On Investment
Win/Win Situations
Interdependence
Value Added to Community Endeavors
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Celebrity Auctions
Bruce GrayBruce Gray
Corporate Sponsorships
Celebrity Auctioneers
$100,000
“Special” Activities
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Microsoft Run For REACH
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Corporate Sponsors
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Creativity
Vision
Energy
Private Sector Leadership
FUN
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On The Horizon
Post Secondary Education
Literacy & Disability
Sharing the Model
Post Secondary Education
Literacy & Disability
Sharing the Model
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Snowbird ambassadors
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Sharing The Model
reachAbility
Sharing the Model
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Recognition
Franklin D. Roosevelt International Disability Awardpresented to Canada at the UN
Record of Achievement shared by Canadians from all walks of life
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Word Of Mouth
People hear about Reach through the advice of Social Workers, Service Organizations, Cultural and Community Groups, or a Friend Next Door.
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Get Involved
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Governor GeneralAdrienne ClarksonSeptember, 2001
“Reach is an innovative organization founded on the values of cooperation, sharing of knowledge, justice
and the dignity of all people. For 20 years, it has been a source of strength for persons confronted with legal questions and challenges. Due to the expertise
of its volunteers, commitment of its staff and the vision they share for people with disabilities, Reach
has touched countless lives and has raised awareness of the value of all people.”
“Reach is an innovative organization founded on the values of cooperation, sharing of knowledge, justice
and the dignity of all people. For 20 years, it has been a source of strength for persons confronted with legal questions and challenges. Due to the expertise
of its volunteers, commitment of its staff and the vision they share for people with disabilities, Reach
has touched countless lives and has raised awareness of the value of all people.”
Success
Success
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Jean ChrétienPrime Minister of Canada
“Since its inception two decades ago, Reach has remained a positive force in the community, helping
individuals with disabilities to retain quality legal advice and representation, an keeping Canadians
informed about human rights and other issues facing people with disabilities….”
“Since its inception two decades ago, Reach has remained a positive force in the community, helping
individuals with disabilities to retain quality legal advice and representation, an keeping Canadians
informed about human rights and other issues facing people with disabilities….”
Thank You
Thank You
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Sharing Reach
“Not the End”
Not The End