1 Sharing Reach A MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT Speaker’s notes included Sharing Reach

2 Reach is: A Builder of Partnerships. A Community Based Service. A National Charitable Organization.

3 Mission: To improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities by offering lawyer referral and educational services at the community level. Benchmarks “Equality for All” “Life with Dignity.” “Inter-dependence in the Community”

4 Philosophy For Success Act Locally Use Local Resources Think Locally

5 Background Rod Carpenter - man with a mission. Ernie the attorney - a willing accomplice United Nations International Year of Persons with Disabilities.

6 Record Of Success  5,000 requests for help annually  250 Volunteer lawyers  Marketplace participation  Support to others issues & communities.

7 Lawyer Referral:  Pro Bono Consultation  Daily Living Issues  Personalized Service

8 Annual Conferences Deal with leading issues of concern to Canadians with disabilities Opportunities for service providers & consumers to consult

9 Conference Themes Chronic Pain as a Disability Death - The Question of Choice AIDS - The Changing Challenge Mental Health and Disabilities Safety for women with disabilities Conference Themes

10 ‘Brown Bag’ Lunches  You and the Law.  Community resources  Human genetic testing  Aboriginal disability  Housing options  Mental health issues.  Crohn’s disease  Tax incentives  Vacation destinations Public Seminars on such topics as:

11 Building The Network  Return On Investment  Win/Win Situations  Interdependence  Value Added to Community Endeavors

12 Celebrity Auctions Bruce Gray  Corporate Sponsorships  Celebrity Auctioneers  $100,000  “Special” Activities

13 Microsoft Run For REACH

14 Corporate Sponsors

15 Creativity Vision Energy Private Sector Leadership FUN

16 On The Horizon Post Secondary Education Literacy & Disability Sharing the Model Post Secondary Education Literacy & Disability Sharing the Model

17 The Snow Birds Snowbird ambassadors

18 Sharing The Model reachAbility Sharing the Model

19 Recognition Franklin D. Roosevelt International Disability Award presented to Canada at the UN Record of Achievement shared by Canadians from all walks of life

20 Word Of Mouth People hear about Reach through the advice of Social Workers, Service Organizations, Cultural and Community Groups, or a Friend Next Door.

21 Get Involved

22 Governor General Adrienne Clarkson September, 2001 “Reach is an innovative organization founded on the values of cooperation, sharing of knowledge, justice and the dignity of all people. For 20 years, it has been a source of strength for persons confronted with legal questions and challenges. Due to the expertise of its volunteers, commitment of its staff and the vision they share for people with disabilities, Reach has touched countless lives and has raised awareness of the value of all people.” Success

23 Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada “Since its inception two decades ago, Reach has remained a positive force in the community, helping individuals with disabilities to retain quality legal advice and representation, an keeping Canadians informed about human rights and other issues facing people with disabilities….” Thank You

24 Sharing Reach “Not the End” Not The End