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Become aware of the courage, strength and spirit of those we call "Special". Listen to their voices, see their faces and read their stories. Learn how the "Special", exceptional family and caregivers are handling challenges. Discover and share resources for assistance, equipment, or changes in the law. Meet the heroes.
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Wellness News and Wellness Calendar. Highlights special events to promote awareness and responsibility in the areas of medicine, culture, food, nutrition, animal rights and many other causes and events. The calendar was created to inspire ideas for the educator, journalist and the family.	Resources & Charities List of charitable organizations and resources related to different abilities. The list will continue to grow as new resources are added. If you would like to make a donation, the links will take you to the website of the specific cause you are interested in. There is a donate button for Wheelchair-Connection. Click here to learn more about how the donations are used.	Connections: DVD & Book Store The store contains books and DVDs on topics such as, learning about disabilities, autism, adaptations, the law, and books and films with actors with special abilities, and about people with special abilities.
eCards. Free eCards, add music, graphics, special effects, your own photos and your own words.	Library. The library contains a variety of videos, poems, writings and links of interest related to special people, their families and friends.	Exceptional Family. Stories of love, laughter, sadness, frustration, hope, and courage.
About Jake Wheelchair-Connection was conceived by Jake Frank, my son. At the age of three he became the UCP poster child for Broward County, Florida. In high school he started the first support group for people in wheelchairs. When Jake graduated high school in 2006 with a special diploma and less then a first grade reading level, he was excited about getting a job helping others with disabilities. Over two years went by and Jake could not find any work. During this time he started to develop wheelchair-connection. There was only one problem, Jake could not read. He always wanted to learn, but the school said he reached his potential. In May 2008, Jake saw an ad for Sylvan and took the initiative to call and obtained a student loan. In five months his reading increased from a first to fourth grader and after nine months he starting reading at a sixth grade level. This was either a miracle or the Florida School System had failed to follow the law of "No Child Left Behind". Jake reapplied for a new student loan in December 2008. He was turned down. He never missed a payment. Jake knows we don’t have the money for him to continue to go to school three times a week. A beautiful and intelligent child was let down and left behind. Jake is determined to make Ability and Wheelchair-Connection a success so he can continue his education and help others.

If you would like to make a donation via Paypal, click the donate button below. Monies donated will be used to achieve the following goals.

Locate Accessible Housing
Find Employment Opportunities
Find Caring people to assist in Maintaining Independence
Provide Acceptance, Guidance, and Friendships.
Provide Support and Resources to assistance in Education, the Law, and Your Rights.
Provide information on free equipment and/or competitive pricing.
Develop online support and resource library.