AmBility™ 

AMBUCS™ delegates at their national convention approved this program in July 1998. A combination of the words AMBUCS and mobility, AmBility™ signifies an expansion of AMBUCS™ charitable efforts. Now in addition to the AMBUCS™ Scholars Program, chapters are able to direct Living Endowment dollars to AmBility™ as well. AmBility includes the following projects:

AmTryke® Project
In 1990, a physical therapist asked an AMBUCS™ chapter if they could provide a tricycle for children with disabilities to build self-esteem, assist with muscle development, and help children experience the fun of riding. The Longview, TX, chapter of AMBUCS™ took the challenge and the AmTryke® therapeutic tricycle was born. Chapter members hand built each tryke until National AMBUCS™, Inc. took over the responsibility and established AmTryke®, Inc. in 1994. A bicycle company now manufactures them and to date almost 5000 tyrkes have been distributed.

Ramp Building
Building ramps to create handicap-accessible homes and businesses is another project which AMBUCS™ chapters hold close to their hearts.  A brand new ramp building guide is now available for members.  The guide provides extensive information and instructions to build safe, top-quality wheelchair ramps.

The ASK ® Project
What started as a community service project of the Sooner AMBUCS™ in Norman, OK, ASK has drawn the attention of AMBUCS™ members in chapters across the country. ASK is a program through which donated computers and parts are refurbished and made ready for distribution to people with disabilities.  The program is popular in Oklahoma and becoming popular is other areas because it helps to "provide independence for people with disabilities" in a very unique way.  Be sure to read more about ASK and how your club can become active in the project or how to donate equipment.

Universally Accessible Playgrounds
Building and refurbishing playgrounds that can be used by children regardless of disabilities is becoming an increasingly popular project among AMBUCS™ chapters. Whether it is adding universal usage playground equipment or building all-new playgrounds, members are acknowledging how important these playgrounds are.

Before the Fall
What started as a program of one chapter in Florida, Before the Fall has grown to a program many chapters participate in. Before the Fall is a fall prevention, bathroom safety program. Chapter members go into the home of at-risk individuals and install grab bars, shower seats, and other items that will make their bathrooms safer.

Services to Youth

National AMBUCS™, Inc. has chapter-sponsored Youth Auxiliaries who work hand in hand with chapter members on service and fund-raising projects. This gives the students first-hand knowledge of the joys and frustrations, too, of learning to appreciate one's own life and learning to be selfless when helping others.