Happy 26th Anniversary ADA!

So today marks the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!! I cannot believe it!! 26 years later the problem with things not being accessible is not over as it still has a long way to go, but it is so much better!

I can personally tell you of some of the benefits that I have had due to the ADA being in place! It has been curb cuts, to ramps, wide bathrooms with grab bars, etc.  I happened to be around and remember the 1st benefit for me when the ADA becoming law (I know I am totally dating myself)! It was when I was a senior in high school. I was living in Tulsa OK during this time. My high school was not wheelchair accessible so I had to fight to stay on my feet to go to school there. I did get out of class 5 mins. early to beat the rush of the other students. I would not only get help with my books, but also sometimes piggyback rides from cute boys:) There were 2 floors on 2 different sections. Because my HS was not wheelchair accessible I was the only student with a permanent physical disability going to school there. The building was built back in the dark ages (My dad even graduated from there!) so you can imagine! They never really had a need (or so they felt) for things to be made accessible until the law was passed which made all public buildings that were built after a certain time to be made wheelchair accessible. Which meant my HS, WOOHOO!! So they started making plans to build an elevator! I was so happy!! Even though I knew I would not be in school to use it, because it would be graduated by the time it was completed. I knew that other students with physical disabilities would get the same opportunity to go to my awesome HS! The following year I did go back to take a ride in that elevator, and got to meet the 1st student to use it!! I was overjoyed!! Thank you ADA!!

Tell me about your encounter with ADA and how it made things so much better for you? It can be a particular incident or something in general? This question is for also anyone who helps someone with a physical disability easier? I would love to hear from you.

I hope you have a good day!!

Rolling on, Stephanie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteers & gamers needed!!

Volunteers needed! Sign up to volunteer at the Camp Craig Allen 9th Annual BBQ Cook-off & Festival Oct 7-8 , 2016 with the link below. *Note, you do NOT need to create a username and password to sign up. http://signup.com/go/HCKest

PS- in case you had not heard…The North Texas Wheelchair Hockey League’s North Stars hockey team will meet this Sun July 24, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, at Carpenter Park Recreation Center at 6701 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024! For more info and to SIGN UP go to http://campcraigallen.org/wheelchairhockey/  Brush up on your skills because there will be a hockey challenge at the BBQ!!

Rolling on, Stephanie

Casino sponsorships are a win-win for you and your business!

Our Kick-Off Party is a BLAST. It’s a ton of fun, setting a great tone for the remainder of the weekend, getting people pumped up about who we are, what we’re doing and bringing our community together to make a positive impact. By choosing to be a casino table sponsor, you have the opportunity to share your business and promote your passion with potentially thousands of people! Whether you are a part of a corporate team looking for marketing opportunities or you are running your own business and needing exposure, this is the PERFECT place to display who YOU are, while everyone is relaxed and having fun!

Three levels of Casino table sponsorships:

$1,500 – Craps Table
– 10 tickets to Friday Night Kick-Off Party
– Ad in Event Guide (10,000 published)
– Banner display in several areas around site
– Announcements through out Friday night
– Sponsorship plaque presented on stage
– 2 drink judge positions Friday
– Name on Craps Table
– Dealer wearing your company button
– $10,000 in casino chips

$500 – Roulette / Black Jack
– 4 general admission tickets to Friday Night
Kick-Off Party
– Listing in Event Guide (10,000 published)
– Name on roulette/black jack table
– Dealer wearing your company button
– $10,000 in casino chips

$250 – Texas Hold Em / Slot Machine
– 4 general admission tickets to Friday Night
Kick-Off Party
– Listing in Event Guide (10,000 published)
– Name on Texas Hold Em / Slot Machine table
– Dealer wearing your company button
– $500 in casino chips

2016 BBQ Sponsorship brochure

Every year I make it a personal goal to make our Friday Night Kick-Off Party bigger and better than the year before as this is my favorite part! There is something amazing about our community coming together to make a positive impact in the lives of those around us while having fun at the same time! Contact me to book your casino table, join our incredible list of sponsors and supporters and let’s make 2016 the best yet!!  amandahall@campcraigallen.org

I would like to say THANK YOU for your support of our organization. Because of our most cherished friends and family, we continue to reach hundreds of families affected by disabilities. YOU are helping us provide higher quality of life to children, adults and Veterans in North Texas! Please SHARE! Forward this e-mail to anyone and everyone you think will be interested in joining us for our event. We are also excited to announce the launch of our newly made-over website: http://www.campcraigallen.org

This whole entire post was written by the Casino Sponsorship Coordinator and VP of Camp Craig Allen, Amanda Hall!

Rolling on, Stephanie

While the smell is on your mind…

BBQ BBQ BBQ teams needed!!!!

While you all are “practicing” this weekend, go ahead and get your team registered!! We need you!!
9th Annual BBQ Cook Off Oct 7&8th at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Tx!! http://www.campcraigallen.org/bbq

May we all have a great time this whole weekend. I do realize that this is already started for most of you. So you know just how good your BBQ skills are!! All the reason to go get registered!! There is also plenty of room for volunteering, bringing out an auction item, or be a vendor! Use the link above, and I hope to see everyone there even if you just want to come and enjoy the some good BBQ!

Your kids will enjoy themselves as well, so bring them along on Saturday, October 8 to the kids corral area. We will be having games, face painting, snow cones, clowns, and more!! I bring this up because I am the kids corral coordinator!!

I AM SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!  Thank you to all of the servicemen and women who have fought or are continuing to fight for our freedom! Many hugs & much love to you all!

Rolling on, Stephanie