Education
Reaching the Starting Line
Transportation has been identified as the greatest obstacle facing wheelchair users and their dedicated families. These barriers to mobility keep them from even pursuing a degree, let alone finishing one. The high school graduation rate for students with disabilities is 67%, which is 11% lower than students without disabilities. Transportation allows young students to attend classes alongside their peers instead of being educated at home.
In terms of a college education, wheelchair users are less likely to pursue a degree program than their able-bodied counterparts—only 16% of adults with disabilities have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 29% of adults without disabilities.
At Bridge to Mobility, we believe everyone has a right to an education, and our last-dollar funding grants help make that a reality for individuals who otherwise have no access to one. By donating, you can help students with disabilities have the freedom of mobility necessary to achieve their dreams.
AINSELY
We awarded a grant to Ainsley, who at age 14 was playing hide and seek with her brother and fell from a tree, instantly becoming a quadriplegic. Today, Ainsley is a top academic student, volunteers with Spinal Cord Injury BC, and is a Youth Ambassador for the Rick Hansen Foundation. She would like to attend University with the goal of becoming a lawyer. We're glad to help Ainsley stay mobile so she can follow her dreams!
Adam Frazier
The Frazier family is thrilled with their new van! Adam is a senior at Corydon High School in Corydon, IN, and with his new WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) he'll have the mobility to get to his college classes next year. We’re so happy for Adam as he starts this exciting new chapter of his life.
EMILY
The Rogers family has adopted six children. Two of them, Kavasi and Ava, both have cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Although their family has grown, their transportation limitations remained the same for a long time. With a WAV, now they're now able to increase the number of physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions their attend, significantly improving their family's overall quality of life.
MUHAMMED
Muhammad Hafeez is a computer science major who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His goal is to eventually work as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin or SpaceX. Despite the challenges he faces, he is committed to his education and independence. A WAV helps him get to his college classes, medical appointments, and community activities.