CAMPAIGN - ADAPTED VAN
ADAPTED VAN PROJECT
CONTRIBUTING TO A WORLD FOR ALL.
A) PROJECT OBJECTIVE AND GOALS:
General:
Promote the movement of people with physical or sensory disabilities, in carrying out the activities of the Rodas da Liberdade Association, as well as in events linked to educational training, professional training, rehabilitation, tourism, culture, sports and leisure, encouraging and publicizing Accessibility and Social Inclusion actions, in the State of Pernambuco, through adapted transport.
Specific:
Purchase of a vehicle, category MASTER MINIBUS EXECUTIVE L3H2 16L 2.3 16V DIESEL 24/25 MANUAL
Adaptation of the van for 4 wheelchair users – 6 passengers – 1 driver;
Van stickering adapted with the Rodas da Liberdade Association logo together with the logo of the sponsor(s);
Provide transportation, with comfort, safety and autonomy, for people with physical or sensory disabilities, to carry out the activities of the Rodas da Liberdade Association, as well as the organization and participation in events linked to educational training, professional training, rehabilitation, tourism, culture, sports and leisure;
Promote the integration of people with disabilities into society;
Encourage the strengthening of self-esteem and self-confidence in people with physical or sensory disabilities;
Promote accessibility and social inclusion actions together with sponsors.
B) PROJECT JUSTIFICATIONS:
In 2013, to meet our needs, we received from Ulla Straessle of the NGO 1:1 in Switzerland, an adapted RENAULT Master van, with 4 seats for wheelchair users, 6 companions and the driver, which had a lift, fastenings and safety systems, which greatly facilitated the logistics of transporting the beneficiaries of Rodas da Liberdade.
However, after 11 years of intensive use, our van is having many mechanical problems, making it difficult to carry out activities, and also generating very high expenses that we need to cover to the detriment of purchasing materials for donations and the functionality of our Association.
Today, we urgently need to acquire a new van adapted for the proper functioning of the Association's activities, since in the region, the movement of people with disabilities is always a great challenge, due to the lack of adapted public transport, which also extends to the private sector.
For these reasons, the need for new accessible transportation is justified, given that we are one of the few NGOs for people with disabilities in Pernambuco that develops this type of inclusion through adapted transportation. For many of those benefiting from this, this is one of the only ways to leave the house, both for therapy and for cultural leisure excursions. We know how important this type of activity is for the mental and emotional health of these people.
The vehicle model suggested by this project was chosen based on quality, comfort, practicality, size and cost-benefit, which perfectly meets our needs.
C) BUDGET:
D) BENEFITED PUBLIC:
The project will be aimed at:
People with physical and sensory disabilities and/or reduced mobility;
Beneficiaries of the Association who benefit from its activities;
Tourists with disabilities;
Athletes with disabilities;
Students with disabilities;
Members of the Association who need to travel to another Rehabilitation Center;
Elderly;
Between others.
E) METHODOLOGY:
The first step will be to purchase a vehicle, category MASTER MINIBUS EXECUTIVE L3H2 16L 2.3 16V DIESEL 24/25 MANUAL
Soon after, the Van will be adapted, with accessibility according to the following adaptations: repositioning of the seats, installation of a rear door lift platform, with four wheelchair retractor kits and installation service, as well as the necessary finishes.
The next step will be to apply stickers to the adapted Van with the logo(s) of Rodas da Liberdade and the sponsor or sponsors.
Finally, the Rodas da Liberdade Association is responsible for applying the counterparts, such as: Inserting the name and/or logo of the sponsor(s) on the side and rear doors of the adapted Van; Mentioning the name of the sponsor(s) in interviews given to the spoken and written press; Uniformization of 1 driver and 1 flight attendant, with polo shirts and personalized with the logos of the Rodas da Liberdade Association and the sponsor(s); Motivational lectures and training on how to deal with people efficiently for the staff of the sponsor(s).
F) PROJECT EXECUTION PERIOD:
Start: 14.08.2024 / End: 30.11.2024
G) COUNTERPART
The Rodas da Liberdade Association foresees inclusive actions on a bilateral basis, aiming to gain partners that have inclusion mechanisms in their actions, such as: Companies, public bodies, small businesses, among others.
Throughout the project, the sponsor(s) will be the target(s) of intervention and exhibition actions with the Rodas da Liberdade Association, which will value the brand of the sponsoring company(ies) within the projects, becoming a collaborator with social responsibility. In our partnership, we also offer motivational lectures and training on how to deal with people efficiently in order to facilitate the inclusion of people with disabilities in your Company(ies).
Each sponsor will receive a social responsibility seal from Rodas da Liberdade.
H) CONCLUSION
The aforementioned project, with the support of public and private institutions, will enable actions of large social dimensions, mainly due to the fact that it has truly adequate transport for the integration of people with disabilities and/or reduced mobility into society, in all areas, such as school and professional education, health, tourism, employability for all, and also through leisure, sport and culture, thus opening the door of opportunities for everyone in the region of the Municipality of Ipojuca.
Since 1995, the Rodas da Liberdade Association has been developing its activities, valuing people with disabilities to have an active and autonomous life, transforming disability into potential, hence the need to acquire an adapted van, in order to continue carrying out its Mission.
Together transforming lives!
Michel Eric Peneveyre
President