1. HUNTSVILLE TNVALLEY
AMBUCS
CREATING MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Friday, October 22, 2010

2. INTRODUCTION
TennesseeValley AMBUCS is a non–profit organization that
reaches out to children and others with disabilities, to
create mobility and independence through AmTryke
therapeutic tricycles.
AMBUCS was founded in 1922 in Birmingham,AL. Sue
Haywood, PT, designed the AmTryke therapeutic tricycle in
1989.
Huntsville TennesseeValley AMBUCS chapter was formed in
June 2009 by a team of regional therapists and local
business owners to provide children in the TNValley
Region who are of limited financial means, access to the
AmTryke therapeutic tricycle.
HSV-TNValley AMBUCS goal is to remain a totally
volunteer based organization to preserve all funds raised
for physically challenged
Friday, October 22, 2010

3. AMTRYKES PROGRAM
• Creates Mobility
• AmTrykes are adapted to each child’s specific
disability whether he/she is limited by Spina
Bifida, Down Syndrome,Autism, Cerebral Palsy
or other mobility impairment.
• TherapeuticValue
• Children with mobility limitations are often
dependent on others for movement.The
physical aspect of cycling provides therapy in an
enjoyable venue, improves motor skills.
promotes independence, and builds self-esteem.
• Societal Integration
• Traditionally most of these children have been
forced to participate in physical activities from
the confines of their wheelchairs or walkers.
AmTryke offers the benefit of integrating these
youngsters with their peers during normal
recreational activities.
Friday, October 22, 2010

4. KEY BENEFITS
AmTrykes are adapted to each child’s
specific disability whether he/she is limited
by
Spina Bifida
Down Syndrome
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Other mobility impairment
Children with mobility limitations are
often dependent on others for movement.
The physical aspect of cycling provides
Therapy in an enjoyable venue
Promotes independence
Builds self-esteem
Friday, October 22, 2010

5. THE AMTRYKE DIFFERENCE:
KEY BENEFITS
Builds normal muscle
tone and control
Increases Coordination
Improves Muscle
Strength
Improves Balance
Friday, October 22, 2010

6. THE AMTRYKE DIFFERENCE:
CUSTOM FIT
The difference between a regular
tricycle and an AmTryke® is that it can
be propelled by
Hand Power Foot Power
Customizations when fitting a child to
an AmTryke® include
Frame Size Lateral Support Head
Rests
Frame Positioning Foot Cups Pedal Size
Seat Selection Handgrip Placement
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Every effort is made to
insure the perfect
individual fit.
Friday, October 22, 2010

7. THE AMTRYKE DIFFERENCE:
THERAPIST INVOLVEMENT
AMBUCS requires that a therapist
complete an evaluation for any child
wishing to receive an AmTryke®.
Evaluates a child’s capacity to
effectively use the AmTryke® as a
therapeutic and mobility aid
Insures that it is the proper
therapeutic device to assist the
child in gaining mobility
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The purpose of the AmTryke® is to allow the
child to reach his or her optimum
performance.
Friday, October 22, 2010

8. HSV TNVALLEY AMBUCS
RESOURCES
Sixteen (16) Licensed Physical Therapists have already been
trained by National AMBUCS professionals to:
Evaluate children
Measure & Select Trykes
Customize Trykes for each mobility need
Trial Equipment
Local business leaders
Retired Engineer
Small Business leader as BD/Marketing advisors
Friday, October 22, 2010

9. AMTRYKES WISH LIST
Children without financial means,
who have been recommended for
an AmTryke® through their
therapist, are placed on the HSV
TNValley AMBUCS Wish List
The customized AmTryke®
average cost is $500.00.
When funds become available
these children receive a donated
AmTryke®
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Friday, October 22, 2010

10. SCOPE
2000+ Children served in HSV/TNValley with
limited mobility
Mobile Demo Trailer Needed to serve broad
community base (North Alabama)
Local Demo Center Needed to provide space to
evaluate children, trial & fit equipment
Friday, October 22, 2010

11. UPDATE: 2009-2010 GOALS MET
Local AMBUCS Chapter formed in July 2009
Group of local Physical Therapists started
Business/Community Meeting
2010 Update
Marketing:Web page fully operational and integrated with Facebook Page,
Twitter, Photographs, Brochures, Presentation
27 children currently on Wish List
Membership growth: 60 MEMBERS
4 local grants received to date
Media support: Robert on the Road,WAAY TV, Huntsville Times
Results: 27 Trykes delivered, 10 left on 2009 waiting list, 27 on 2010 list
Friday, October 22, 2010

12. OBJECTIVES: FY 2, Q 1-2
FY 2011
Fulfill remaining 2010 WishList, 27
Trikes
Obtain funding for 2011 WishList
Establish Demo Site/Mobile Demo Unit
Centralized storage
Assessment, measurement,
modification center
Equipment trials
Sponsor 2 Physical Therapy Scholarships
Friday, October 22, 2010

13. For more information or to make a donation
please visit HSV-TNValley AMBUCS
website at http://www.huntsvilleambucs.org
or read about the National AMBUCS Organization
at http://www.ambucs.org
Join our Facebook Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/htvambucs
Friday, October 22, 2010