2023 - Vermont AMBUCS Year in Review
Due to the massive flooding across Vermont in July 2023, our Vermont Chapter AmTryke Fitting and Give Away Day was cancelled. The middle school where we planned to hold the event was cut off from the interstate due to high water. The old Vermont saying "You can't get there from here" was really appropriate! Since July 2023 Vermont AMBUCS Board members who are PTs, OTs and Bike Mechanics have traveled to riders' homes to individually custom-fit and deliver AmTrykes across Vermont. We also delivered one to a rider in New Hampshire since that state does not yet have an AMBUCS Chapter. One of our Board Members traveled over 500 miles in one day to deliver 3 Trykes! Our demonstration AmTryke Trailer inventory is now depleted. The number of riders who have received new AmTrykes from VT AMBUCS in 2023 total 36 in spite of the high water! We already have 9 riders pending for spring of 2024 when we will be getting a new shipment of AmTrykes from the factory.
We are planning for a Tryke Fitting Day in early May. 2024- We will keep you posted!
We are planning for a Tryke Fitting Day in early May. 2024- We will keep you posted!
Vermont AMBUCS is celebrating our 17th year!
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Vermont AMBUCS is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2007 as a chapter of AMBUCS.org The mission of AMBUCS is to create mobility and independence. This is achieved through the therapeutic bicycle program, which matches individuals with AmTrykes (adapted bikes).
The AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program is about abilities, not disabilities. Our goal is to provide access to all the classic benefits of riding a bike: mobility, strength, exercise, coordination, interaction with family and friends, and just pure fun! |
AMBUCS Therapist Scholarship Program
Along with providing adapted AmTrykes, AMBUCS has also provided scholarships for future therapists!
Since 1955, the National AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists program
has provided over 16,798 scholarships totaling $9,820,765.
An applicant can be either a masters or doctoral student for OT, PT, SLP or Audiology.
The Vermont Chapter has sponsored therapy students annually.
More information about the history of National AMBUCS Therapy Student Scholarships program (PDF).
Let us know if you would like our Vermont Chapter to support your application.
Along with providing adapted AmTrykes, AMBUCS has also provided scholarships for future therapists!
Since 1955, the National AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists program
has provided over 16,798 scholarships totaling $9,820,765.
An applicant can be either a masters or doctoral student for OT, PT, SLP or Audiology.
The Vermont Chapter has sponsored therapy students annually.
More information about the history of National AMBUCS Therapy Student Scholarships program (PDF).
Let us know if you would like our Vermont Chapter to support your application.
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