Durable Medical and Adaptive Equipment Exchange News February 6, 2008

Assistance for Victims of February Tornados UCP is currently collecting basic durable medical equipment to meet the needs of persons with disabilities who were affected by the storms across our state. During emergency situations, the following items are most requested: Manual Wheelchairs of all sizes Toilet and Bath Chairs and transfer benches Bath Aids Adult Diapers and Bed Chucks (Sealed packages only) Lift Systems Portable Wheelchair Ramps Adult Needs § Adult manual wheelchairs continue to be the Number 1 requested item. § We have approximately ten wheelchairs with no footrests. If you have a contact with a medical supply company that could donate these items, please let us know. § We also have need for new batteries for power wheelchairs § Bathing devices of all types are always in demand, especially tub transfer benches Pediatric Needs § Positioning equipment § Strollers and car seats What’s New Resolution Run, an annual fundraiser for the Equipment Exchange Program, is a 5K run walk, or roll held on New Year’s Day in downtown Nashville. This year’s event was the most successful ever. This is a great way to begin a new year, so please consider attending next year either as a participant or as a volunteer. Special Thanks Thanks to Healing Hands International for sharing items they are unable to ship overseas with our families. With the new year underway, many people are cleaning out storage areas and discovering equipment they find they no longer need. Thanks to everyone who has delivered equipment to us at the beginning of the New Year. We ask that you please share our ongoing need for equipment with civic groups, churches, friends and family members. Questions? Contact Margaret Eighmy at 615-242-4091 or Margaret_Eighmy@ucpnashville.org