Team Impact connects children who have special health needs to local college athletic teams. Team Impact’s mission is improving the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team.
Team Impact has had such a positive impact on our daughter. She has been on the UVM women’s hockey team for three years. There is something magical about being part of a team, feeling included, and making connections. The connections that have been made will leave a lasting impression on our daughter.
Angel Flight Northeast is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization that coordinates free air transportation for patients whose financial resources would not otherwise enable them to receive treatment or diagnosis, or who may live in rural areas without access to commercial airlines.
Make a Wish Foundation of Vermont is an incredible organization that has granted 700 wishes to Vermont children with life-threatening medical conditions over the last 25 years. Make-A-Wish serves a unique, and vital, role in helping strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions. The work they do is truly inspirational.
Team Hoyt Foundation is a non-profit organization that aspires to encourage children with special needs to be a part of their community. Dick and his son, Rick, have completed running races and triathlons throughout the United States. They are truly an inspiration. The foundation is very resourceful at getting adaptive strollers and bicycles. They have numerous running races throughout the year that include people with all types of disabilities being pushed in adaptive strollers.
Planning a trip and worried about having your child go through security and/or being on a plane? Make sure to check out TSA Cares before your travel. If you contact them 3 days prior to you departure and provide them with your flight number they will help make sure that you are supported through the entire process. You will need to tell them your child’s diagnosis, what things will make it difficult for them, and what strategies might help them have a successful experience. You can also print out a TSA Cares card via their website to carry with you.
TSA Cares usually connects with your via email and/or phone, goes over your itinerary and will talk to you about what will happen. When you get to TSA you tell them you have spoken to a TSA Cares representative and they will take it from there.
TSA Cares is absolutely amazing and very helpful! It makes traveling a lot easier and less stressful for everyone.