August 11, 2008

RISE will speak before the Dallas Amputee Network at Steak and Ale from 7-9pm.

July 24, 2008

RISE will speak before the Dallas Blind Ambitions Groups at Bachman Recreation Center from 6-8pm.

July 21, 2008

RISE will speak before the Garland Blind Ambitions Groups at the South Garland Baptist Church from 6-8pm.

July 17, 2008

RISE will speak before the Plano Blind Ambitions Groups at the First Baptist Church of Plano from 6-8pm.

Veterans Recreation Department - VA Hospital
Friday, March 21, 2008

Paul Gray spoke before a large group of enthusiastic veterans at the Veterans Hospital. He was joined by Joel Hendrix who conversed with each veteran about their special needs. This luncheon was presented by the Recreation Department.

Paul spoke about our existing and upcoming programs. RISE is working with the VA in establishing weekly programs specifically for their constituency. We were presented with a variety of disabilities and their special needs about their participation. Most of the veterans that attended have contacted RISE individually and are becoming active in a number of our programs.

A special thank you goes out to Julie and Aimee for inviting RISE to help with their needs in providing weekly activities for their folks.

AMBUC'S
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

RISE spoke before the Grapevine AMUBC'S to promote the two organizations missions in working in the disability community. It was a fun day before a large audience.

RISE Speakers that presented were:

Paul Gray/CEO
Jackie Bartels/Board Member
Wayne Holt/Board Member
Steve Carlson/Outreach Director
Joel Hendrix/Program Director

Baylor Rehab
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

On Tuesday February 19th Steve Carlson/RISE Outreach Director and Jackie Bartels/RISE Marketing Director attended an Outreach opportunity at Baylor Rehab. We passed out RISE flyers and talked with people who are newly injured about the opportunities that RISE has to offer and signed them up! There were several booths set up, all offering differnt types of sports such as golf, snow skiing, water skiing, quad rugby, and fencing. Most of the people there had already heard about RISE, so it was exciting to hear how they heard about our organization as well as their outdoor interests. The feedback from everyone was very positive and a sense of excited when they heard what RISE has to offer them.

POWER meeting at VFW Post 4002 in Longview
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

To view an article in the Longview Journal, click here.

17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 14, 2008

RISE participated with Frito Lay in celebrating MLK week on Monday, January 14th. An obstacle course was built at their corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas. Employees were asked to navigate the course while sitting in a wheelchair.

The first obstacle was opening a very small door and proceeding through it and then making sure it was completely shut. The next step was to go to a desk and pick up their items for a very important meeting they were late for. Navigating through cones they then arrived at another table where they placed the items on a desk. The participants then proceeded to a ramp built to simulate a curb. Only three employees were able to overcome this obstacle. The final step was to make it through a simulated small hallway with articles on the floor.

There was a large employee turn out and everyone had a new found understanding of what it is like to be in a wheelchair in the workplace. Thanks to all that participated and especially Frito Lay and PepsiCo for allowing RISE to further our mission by working with corporate America in the hiring of persons with disabilities.

"Amputee Rite to Play", Scottish Rite Hospital/Dallas, TX
Saturday, November 17, 2007

RISE will participate in demonstrating equipment and speaking about involvement in our programs. A number of volunteers will be on hand to talk about their experiences in these programs.

"NTATRA & the Dallas VA TR Workshop", Saturday, November 3, 2007

RISE opened the workshop as the first session at the Scottish Rite Hospital. Paul Gray, CEO/RISE Adventures spoke about engaging the audience with the RISE mission and how to get the attendees involved. Lea Stewart/Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation then spoke about the importance of teaming with a successful outreach program and showed definitive results of this partnership. Wayne Holt had over 50 surgeries at the Scottish Rite Hospital and spoke about his successes and relationship with RISE Adventures. Joel Hendrix/RISE Program Director provided the video.

"Spina Bifida Autumn Fest", Monday, October 29, 2007

RISE joined in the fun for their pot luck dinner. There was a huge turnout of folks involved with the association. The speakers did an excellent job with a very attentive audience. Paul Gray/RISE CEO opened the engagement followed by Rick Brauer/RISE Assistant Program Director and Wayne Holt then closed the show. Joel Hendrix/RISE Program Director did the video presentation. This was a great venue and we met a lot of really nice folks.

"Cook Children's Medical Center", Monday, October 29, 2007

RISE spoke before an audience of Therapeutic Reps from the hospital. We succeed in our mission to get the hospital involved with our outreach programs. The speakers did an excellent job with a very attentive audience. Paul Gray/RISE CEO opened the engagement followed by Rick Brauer/RISE Assistant Program Director. Wayne Holt followed and Jerry Terry/SWAA closed the show. Joel Hendrix/RISE Program Director did the video presentation.

photo - left to right; front row - Rick Brauer, Wayne Holt, Jerry Terry; back row - Joel Hendrix, Paul Gray

"EnAble", Wednesday, October 17, 2007

RISE teamed with Frito-Lay at their corporate headquarters in an effort to promote corporate goodwill and advocate employment for persons with physical disabilities. We displayed disability equipment in their lobby provided by Allumed Medical and Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports. We were supported by SWAA, and DAR/State of Texas Blind Services Division. It was fun and educational for everyone involved.

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"Walk in my Shoes", Wednesday, October 10, 2007

RISE teamed with PepsiCo at their corporate headquarters in an effort to promote corporate goodwill and advocate employment for persons with physical disabilities. We displayed disability equipment in their lobby provided by Allumed Medical. On the 10th of October we set up numerous activities to make their employees disabled. We were supported by SWAA, Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2007/Jackie Bartels, and DAR/State of Texas Blind Services Division. It was fun and educational for everyone involved.

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