Access Incorporated
ACCESS
INC
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Access Inc is a not-for-profit
organization working to help integrate Jewish people with disabilities into the
fabric of the
The organization was formed in 1989
by a number of concerned parents of disabled children and adults who wanted to
create a more satisfying and integrated life for their children in the
community.
Access Inc has a strong vision of
including people with disabilities into communal life for the enrichment of
everyone. It works to promote community awareness and knowledge about
disability and fulfils an important advocacy role. It also provides an invaluable resource and
support network for people with disabilities.
Access fundraising is a small group
of people who raise money in order to help these visions become a reality. 100%
of all funds raised goes into helping pay for:
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Weekly drumming program, which involves 20 - 30 people.
Ages range from 10 - 60. This is a very successful weekly.
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Last November Access Fundraising organized its very first 3
day horse riding camp which was so successful, it has
now become an annual event. Children and adults with disabilities were able to
enjoy the pleasure of riding horses, experiencing farm life and its other
animals independently from their families. This camp also gave the parents well
deserved time out.
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Access Fundraising are always on
the look out to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and are constantly
coming up with different events. We have had a picnic in the park with
entertainment and food, we have put on a disco at St.Kilda Shule and will continue
to raise funds in order to enrich the lives of our friends.
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Life Skills/Employment program.