I'm doing something that is really going to make a difference! Wheelchairrecyclers is already established but in need of help to grow. Since they don't have much money my work is real- what a staff person would do. Identifying grants, planning the pick-up and drop-off of chairs in New Jersey, arranging for schools to give high school students credits for volunteering there. I have to be careful not to get ahead of myself. I promised to do nothing without their approvals. I'm not showing them up because I'm doing things they identified as needing help and they're the mechanics. In time they'll share my "Infobility" flyers so in return they'll help me grow.

I'm seeking sponsorshop for a non-profit company that refurbishes wheelchairs then sells them at greatly reduced prices. They have almost nothing by way of finances but they have 8 professional business plans. I'm going to write to a big company I met at the Abilities Expo last week, and ask them for a sizable donation. They're in New Jersey so I could even give a personal presentation. This is more likely than gettting a grant.

Today is the speech about "the dangers on drunk driving" by my friend with the brain injury. The concept is good and it may really resonate with a few of the 900 high school kids who will be listening. It's too bad that the speaker is so difficult to work with. I though he wanted to share his story, I didn't realize it wa contingent on receiving funds for it. Unfortunately for him I'm not doing this again but surely he won't see it that way. He wants to try to convince me how importat getting money is. He's been raising money for this himself and he got paid for a few of his talks so he's doing fine. I never asked for any and I don't intend to do so.

I called the wheelchair recycler people who I met at the Expo. They sounded really grateful for my help and in great need of my help. It's perfect for me cause it's already a non-profit program, it's got a big consumer base, and they will share an Infobility flyer with alot of potentially interested people who I would have never met. I'm going to connect them with Rose of "Bounce" for some business counseling. They even have eight good business plans. I am now going to be a "Ross" but for wheelchairs in the Lehigh Valley.

I met with a lady from Community Exchange who has always been interested in starting some programs for people who have disabilities. She's had a non-profit before and she lives close so it's worth the wait for her. We'll finally get something good going in the lehigh Valley. Until then I will contact some of the people from the Abilities Expo and see if they're interested in my doing marketing for them. The products and services are needed for people with challenges and they will share my programs on "Infobility." Eventually they may help market me nut first I must help them.

The Abilities Expo was interesting. I really talked with a few of the exhibitors and I exchanged information with 40 of them. I just finished all of my follow-ups and I hope to receive some responses. Some of the products were interesting. One recycles wheelchairs and turns thmm into snow plows and can turn it into a lawn mower. I may do some additional marketing for some of the people- there's so much competition. I
know I helped i.d.e.a.l. Magazine cause they would never have had these contacts.

Tomorrow I go to the Expo and see if I can interest people this year. Rather than market my own program- Infobility,I will offer it in conjunction with i.d.e.a.l. Magazine. That way people will learn about the two businesses and they will have the opportunity to try my disability services (individual and groups programs) free.

Infobility is for people with disabilities.
Empowering them to make choices and connect with resources.
Encouraging them to vent to someone who has "been there."
Facilitating support groups that discuss coping strategies.

Infobility is for people without disabilities.
Educating students & others with disability awareness programs.
Educating employers regarding the various hiring incentives.
Offering sensitivity programs and resource tables at events.