2024 Impact Report

2024 Impact Report for The Accessibility Clinic Inc.

Executive Summary

In 2024, The Accessibility Clinic Inc. has made significant strides in supporting individuals with disabilities through dedicated volunteerism, essential repair services, and proactive grant acquisition efforts.

Volunteer Tutoring Initiatives

• Total Hours Contributed: 322 this was a 16% increase from 2023.

• Direct Impact: Engaged in one-on-one tutoring sessions, harnessing a variety of assistive technology devices and supports to enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

Mobility Enhancement Services

• Power Wheelchairs Repaired: 4

• Power Wheelchairs Provided: 2

• Scope of Services: Comprehensive repairs including battery servicing, wheel maintenance, and control module adjustments. These essential repairs restored mobility and independence for individuals reliant on these devices.

Professional Development 

• Organizational Leadership completed the UCF Capacity Building Seminar from the UCF School of Non-Profit Management. This program facilitated our organization to draft a grant application for the Orange County Citizen Review Panel and register with Central Florida Foundation (CFFound.org). 

Internships offered

• UCF School of Non Profit Management Intern is anticipated to start for a semester from January 2025 through May of 2025.

Grant Applications

• Submitted: 3 federal grants submitted to National Endowment for the Humanities, Partnered with 2 highly recognized humanistic researchers.

• Under Review: 3, reflecting an ongoing potential for furthering the clinic's partnerships, resources and services.

• Outcome: While One grant was not awarded, the process provided additional insights that will refine future applications and strategies.

Narrative of Impact

Through volunteer tutoring, the clinic not only contributed hours but was instrumental in bridging the educational gaps for students facing learning challenges. By successfully repairing power wheelchairs, the clinic directly influenced the quality of life and autonomy for individuals with mobility issues.

The pursuit of local County, City and Federal grants demonstrates the organization’s commitment to securing sustainable funding to expand and enhance its services. Even in the face of setbacks, the clinic remains resilient, learning, and preparing for future opportunities to serve the community.

Looking Ahead for 2025

As we move forward, our focus remains on capitalizing on the learnings of the past year, expanding our service offerings, and strengthening our community outreach to ensure that every individual with a disability receives the support they need to thrive.

Areas of expansion include:

• Step Up for Students Provider application accepted now providing Special Education Tutoring for Students with disabilities.

• Vocational Rehabilitation Provider (application submitted Dec 2024)

• Agency for Persons With Disabilities Provider (letter of intent submitted 2024)

• Acquired and expand our reach via Assistivetechnology.org, assistivetechnologynews.org, vocationalservices.org, and assistivetechnologyevaluations.org to seperate division of services for steamlined purpose and clarity.