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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