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Langley Advance Times
Thursday, August 13, 2020 A35
Donna M. Van Beek
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Langley Pos-Abilities Society, a non-profit aiding people with mobility issues, is having trouble finding scooter donations to keep up with the local demand. COVID-19 has really impacted how Langley Pos-Abilities provides services by costing more to operate and decreasing abilities to raise funds, Paul Volchoff, vice-president and manager of the society’s personal assistive devices (PAD) program, said. “We have had to cancel five events this year due to COVID-19 – and possibly more if the virus is still on going this year – where groups of people cannot be together in the same place at the same time,â€? Volchoff said. Langley Pos-Abilities is a volunteer supported agency that helps improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, including those living with mobility issues, hearing loss, blindness, plus many other conditions requiring assistive devices, he explained. For the past 10 years, Langley Pos-Abilities has been providing refurbished used equipment to members of the community who could not get these devices any other way, as well as provide education, advocacy, accessibility audits, and ‌because of assistance to people with disabilities in COVID-19 our Langley. Scooters provide PAD program independent freehas experienced dom for people with disabilities who can’t a low donation walk long or even distances. rate, especially short Volchoff said July with scooters. was typically a very hot month, and PAUL VOLCHOFF people want to get out and do various activities such as swimming, biking, being in nature, and just getting out of the house to find a cool place to relax. “Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, our PAD program has experienced a low donation rate, especially with scooters,â€? he noted. “Currently there are six people on the wait list for scooters.â€? Volchoff suggested becoming a society member or ambassador, board member, or equipment pick-up and drop-off volunteer for any people wishing to help. “Langley Pos-Abilities Society is a community within a community, providing a hand up rather than a hand-out,â€? Volchoff explained. “Please check out our website and see how you can provide a hand up in these challenging times we are facing with COVID-19.â€? A scrap metal recycling program where people can donate old tire rims and other materials was started earlier this year. Bins have been set at various automotive centres in Langley, so people can donate directly to Langley Pos-Abilities at www.pos-abilities.org. Fraser Valley Recycling also accepts clunker cars, with donations going to help fund new and refurbished scooters.
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