The Adapting Office

(Lower Level Rear Door)

 

 

Creating a Better World for Those Who are Challegened Reducing Suffering and Prolonging Life Through Education & Peer Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVERY 17 SECONDS AN AMERICAN RESIDENT IS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES!

Diabetes, the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S.A.

This project refers to Type 2 Diabetes- not Type 1

EVERY 2 MINUTES someone in America DIES from diabetes

SOURCE- CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTOL AND PREVENTION.

Did you know more 170,000 amputations are carried out each year due to diabetes. The number increases each year!

Source:American Diabetes Assoc.

Adapting is a community partner with the American Diabetes Association.

Adapting and ADA partnering together to empower our friends and also neighbors to develop " a clear path for life," through education, exercise, and peer support.

This nonprofit organization has launched the ADA's Project Power for youth to help our kids avoid the horrors of diabetes later in life. Remember, diabetes is an epidemic in our country, including our kids. The project focuses on healthy eating and exercise with sufficient education to avoid diabetes.

The intial youth project power launch will target Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties. Upon successful completion of this project it will be duplicated across Washington State as well as other states.

 

 

Meetings or lectures can be scheduled to educate your employees, and students, club members etc. to help them identify diabetes or protect themselves or seek treatment if required. Call today for more information. 509 528 6998

 

 

 

 

 

ADAPTING INTRODUCTION:

ADAPTING is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. All donations are tax deductible.

ADAPTING WAS A PARTICIPANT IN THE GREATER HERMISTON WELLNESS COALITION, CHILDREN'S HEALTH SUB-COMMITTEE- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY UNTIL OUR MOVE TO WASHINGTON STATE I N 2019.

ADAPTING is creating a better world for the physically disadvantaged through specialized training, peer support, and counseling in an unhurried nurturing environment for the purpose of restoring self esteem, and the successful reintegration of the disabled individual into society.

ADAPTING is engaged in specialized vocational training of low income disabled individuals for the purpose of removing them from public assistance and enabling them to earn wages in mid-income levels. Thereby, not only providing the opportunity to support themselves but their families as well.

This program provides the opportunity for disadvantaged people to become independent wage earners who can again afford the basic and simple things in life such as placing good food on the table, or dressing the kids in nice clothes for school.

Many times during catastrophic health events such as limb loss many individuals suffer from depression or grief. They have questions to ask so they can better cope with their new situation. They must adapt. We help this process with peer support, counseling and other assistance in an unhurried nurturing environment.

The recovery must take place one step at a time.

Let ADAPTING help those in need through supporting us with your donations!

Other projects and services provided by ADAPTING are as follows:

Educational programs for children as well as adults to inform the public how to recognize certain symptoms of disease like Type 2 Diabetes. The program identifies the symptoms and provides information on how to get help to either reverse the condition or to get qualified assistance to stablize and control the disease.

Often times, if detected early enough diabetes can be reversed or easily controlled. Don't let it damage your body- take action if you have any of the symptoms listed herein. Medical practitioners, dietitions, and educators are available to help you. Act a.s.a.p. don't delay take action right away.

Assistance in locating funds for home modifications for handicapped individuals.

Amputee pre and post amputation support.

Resume writing assistance.

Goal setting and how to overcome obstacles along with a tracking methodology to observe one's progress.

Computer training in desktop publishing, cadd design, web site design and much more.

 

 

Dear visitors, think of the pride you can feel in joining with us in supporting this exciting program.

Thank you for your time in viewing this site. I hope this site will provide you with an understanding of what is possible to change the lives for many people in a hopeless situation in which a shinning light has been placed in their view.

For further questions or additional information-

Please call us Click on the Links at left for more information on ADAPTING.

Please join with us today! Help kids get back into the mainstream of society and no longer feel different. Give them a chance to enjoy their childhood years and adapt.

ADAPTING- Creating a better world for those who are challenged!

A Message of Gratitude from the ADAPTING Board of Directors:

We at ADAPTING would like to thank you, donors and generous supporters for your generous donations to our nonprofit and volunteer work . It is your donations and support that help us to help others fulfill their dreams under such difficult circumstances. It is your donations and support which gives hope and renewed strength to those physically impaired people and enables them to live more normal and fulfilling lives. Just think of how proud you can be to restore self-esteem and happiness to one of our deserving families.

Other Support Services:

Amputee peer support services to permit healing and reintegration into society. Don't let limb loss or limb difference stop you!

Visitation services for patients with individuals with physical limitations in hospitals, assisted living facilities and other types of institutions.

Certified peer support and patient visitor training classes.

To provide information and other assistance on home modifications ALLOWING EASIER ACCESS FOR DAILY LIVING.

Counseling and guidance related to adapting to the disability and reintegration into society.

Financial assistance with orthotics and prosthetics.

Vocational planning and training.

and more....

Please Note: We need computer, printer, and monitor donations for low income families' students and seniors.

Your donations do make a difference!

Please call us today if you can help. Thank you.

 

Please note: Due to the urgent need for qualified visitors at rehabilitation facilities, assisted living quarters and other types of institutions of a similar nature, ADAPTING, will begin institutional visitor training classes where prospective visitors (care-givers) learn to listen, recognize serious mental conditions, and other important areas of learning to become qualified to visit with people whom may need campionship and company.

For those less fortunate individuals who need companionship, guidance, or other appropriate help these trained visitors will provide an opportunity to help those whom may be forgotten by friends and family..

Call for more information or look for public service announcements in your local newspapers or on TV.

Our service areas will be north Central Oregon and South Central Washington states

Have you ever wondered, "Can I be of use?" The answer is

YES! AT ADAPTING, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE -

a very significant difference !

And in so many different ways-

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY PEOPLE!

YES,You can be a part of reducing suffering and

prolonging life for many many people!- adults and children!

You have the ability to bring life improving, good values, and care to our programs AND CARE RECEIVERS through your volunteering and donations.

We can work together to solve the basic human problems of the under-served, and suffering members of our society.

Think of the pride you can feel by associating and joining with ADAPTING helping those less fortunate in need.

Thank you!

Or Call ADAPTING today

509-528-6998

 

 

Again, THANK YOU!

 

 

 

 

Consider a Bright Idea and

VOLUNTEER OR DONATE TODAY!

 

Don't hesitate, call ADAPTING today for more Information-

 

 

ADAPTING IS PLANNING TO ASSIST NGOs (NPOs in this country) IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES, SUCH AS INDONESIA, WITH THE PLANNING OF NEW SCHOOLS WHERE POOR INDONESIAN INFRASTRUCTURE EXISTS.AT THE PRESENT TIME, WE ARE PLANNING TO BUILD THE FIRST SCHOOL PROJECT ON WEST TIMOR, EAST NUSA TENGGARA, INDONESIA.

MORE ON THESE PROJECTS WILL BE ADDED LATER. CURRENTLY ADAPTING PERSONNEL ARE DEVELOPING SITE PLANS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS FOR THE SCHOOL PROJECT.

THE SCHOOL PROJECT WILL BE DIRECTED AT TRIBAL CHILDREN, ORPHANS , AND SALVAGEABLE STREET CHILDREN.

IT WILL PROVIDE THESE CHILDREN WITH THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY AND DIRECTED AT THE STRENGTHS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

IN ADDITION, ADAPTING WILL ASSIST THE TRIBES IN AGRICULTURE PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE ABOVE NORMAL RETURNS OVER EXISTING CROPS BEING RAISED.

 

DUE TO SHORTAGE OF POTABLE WATER AROUND THE WORLD ADAPTING WITH OUR PARTNERS IN INDONESIA HAVE DESIGNED AN AFFORDABLE DESALINATION FACILITY. THIS TYPE OF FACILITY WILL HELP THE 4.2 BILLION PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD THAT DO NOT HAVE SAFE DRINKING WATER. Click here for more Information!

 

 

 

OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY ADAPTING:

PEER SUPPORT FOR AMPUTEES - FOR MORE THAN 18 YEARS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

INTRODUCTORY VOCATIONAL TRAINING (Coming Soon)

GRANT LOCATOR SERVICES (INDIVIDUALS OR NPO)

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

MARKETING PLANS

STRATEGIC PLANNING

RESUME WRITING ASSISTANCE

JOB INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE

 

 

ADAPTING is a Washington 501C3 nonprofit corporation

based in Richland, WA. USA.

The focus of ADAPTING is to provide amputee peer support, educational assistance & training to disabled individuals, to provide advocacy when needed, and other services disabled or physically impaired people may need.

In addition ADAPTING provides health education on major national issues such as the epidemic of diabetes in children in this country.

Did you know diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death in this country? (Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Often, if detected early enough, diabetes can be reversed.

We serve as visitors for seniors or disabled individuals in rehab facilities, assisted living centers and hospitals when permissable. (North Central Oregon and South Central Washington states- during non-pandemic times)

 

 

 

 

 

Above, Adapting's offices at 319 Wellsian Way, Richland, Washington, USA

MAIL & DELIVERIES: 317 Wellsian Way, Richland, WA 99352

The Adapting OFFICE entrance is on the lower level rear door,

there is a handicapped ramp to enter.

(Office visits by appointment only- call first)

509 528 6998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have questions about limb loss or difference and don't know where to turn?

 

ADAPTING offers peer support for pre and post conditions.

 

 

 

Perhaps you want to meet other amputees or people with your disability.

You can meet others through attending our various activities. Call for details or read our website for more information.

 

 

 

 

Do you need help acquiring your disabled equipment such as orthotic or prosthetic equipment? We may be able to help you.

If you do call us today!

509-528-6998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are there activities for kids and teens at Adapting. We are constantly working on a children's program. We need volunteers for this activity. Please call us today for more information.