Ambassadors of Hope
This program connects hospital and outpatient rehabilitation patients with adaptive sailing as a gateway to rediscovering their potential after newly acquired disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI) and other life-altering conditions. Ambassadors provide peer mentorship, chaplaincy support, and relational bridges to help patients reintegrate into family life, community engagement and career pathways. See https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31834178/
Impact
- Aids in the emotional recovery of individuals adjusting to disabilities.
- Supports individuals who have experienced trauma or are in crisis by providing them with advocacy, guidance and practical care that restore hope and healing.
- Promotes reintegration into family and community life by providing adaptive recreational opportunities.
- Strengthens family relationships through peer support systems.
- Utilizes evidence-based research showing adaptive sports improve long-term rehabilitation outcomes.
Speakers Bureau & Advocacy Network
Through our speaking engagements and advocacy initiatives, we educate communities, healthcare professionals, and policy makers on disability inclusion, mental health and sustainability. Our advocacy teams assist individuals in educational, medical, trauma-informed and employment cases, ensuring that disabled individuals receive the support they need to thrive.
Impact
- Raises public awareness about disability rights, trauma caused by individuals, cultures, and systems, as well as effective different models of advocacy.
- Influences systemic change through engagement with healthcare, education, as well as vocational employment.
- Addresses social issues such as bullying, trauma recovery and sustainable inclusion.
