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Denver parents, Peter and Christy Kopp, could not believe it when they looked for a place to donate their daughter’s first wheelchair after she had outgrown it. Kids, of course, grow out of everything, including their durable medical equipment (DME). The Kopps said, “Well, let’s make a place ourselves.” In 2006, they founded Kids’ Mobility Network, a non-profit organization that provides DME to children to ensure safety and appropriateness as children with disabilities grow.
The process is straightforward and fair. Kids’ Mobility Network accepts donations of traditional DME for children, primarily wheelchairs, walkers, standers and similar equipment. The complete list of acceptable items is on the website. Parents and families in need of equipment for their children complete a request form. Scholarships are available for families who cannot afford to offer the suggested minimum donation for each piece of equipment needed. Because kids outgrow equipment quickly, most of the DME in the warehouse is in fine, nearly new, condition. The staff also helps fit the right piece of equipment to the child.
Among the many children helped by the organization is 7-year old Nicole, pictured here. She has Cerebral Palsy (CP) and outgrew her wheelchair. Not only did Kids’ Mobility provide a new one, it also helped get her a Mulholland gait trainer , a high-tech walker-like product that gives the child support while she practices walking. See more photos and stories of successful matches.
This year, Kids’ Mobility Network, along with Children’s Hospital of Denver and Variety of Colorado have organized a FREE expo providing information, DME products and manufacturers’ representatives on site all day.
WHEN: Saturday, November 14,2009
TIME: All day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, CO
RSVP: The organizers ask that you RSVP, although there is no charge for admission.
This opportunity brings together a number of important resources for children with disabilities, and provides information on the array of services available from Kids’ Mobility Network. Look for a follow-up Examiner.com article on the Expo after Saturday’s event.
Post comments and questions about mobility products and services below, or contact Kathryn directly. Find more of Kathryn’s articles at her Denver Disability Examiner home page and Denver Examiner Mobility Products home page.
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