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BUDDY BIKE LISTING AT ABLEPLAY.ORG |
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SHELLEY'S NOTE:
I have searched long and hard to find case studies
and statistics regarding the benefits of bicycling
for special needs kids in order to help the families
that are trying to obtain funding for the Buddy Bike
as therapeutic equipment. Since cycling options for
kids with special needs are limited, my searches
were unsuccessful. So I am really excited about this AblePlay product listing. According to information
published by AblePlay, few products achieve 5
stars in all categories so our listing is pretty
outstanding. They rated us lower in the
physical category because children must have a 24"
inseam to pedal. I hope that our customers
will find this report to be useful. Please let me
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ABLEPLAY
OFFICIALLY RATES THE BUDDY BIKE
FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES
We are proud to announce that
the Buddy Bike has been officially rated and recognized as a
product that is friendly for children of all abilities by
AblePlay and the
National Lekotek Center.
AblePlay is a toy rating
system and web site that provides comprehensive information on
toys for children with special needs so parents, special
educators, therapists and others can make the best choices for
their children. The AblePlay rating system awards stars to
represent the depth of accessibility, appropriateness and
overall use of the product in four disability categories
including: physical, sensory, communicative and cognitive.
All products are rigorously
tested and rated through an independent evaluation by the
National Lekotek Center, the leading authority on play for
children with disabilities. Product evaluations and research
are conducted by the Center's certified educators and
therapists with related degrees and years of hands-on
experience.
The comprehensive report and
evaluation published by these experts is available for your
use in requesting funding or reimbursements for the Buddy Bike
as therapeutic equipment. We have posted our rating seal above
but to view the complete product report, visit our listing at
AblePlay.org.
BUDDY BIKE LISTING AT ABLEPLAY.ORG
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BUDDY BIKE
INSPIRES A BOOK COVER
The Buddy Bike has positively
affected the lives of many families and now it is the
inspiration for the cover of a touching book entitled
"That's My Hope". This book is designed to foster
communication and understanding among children and adults
regarding disability, trauma, injury, illness -- and
resilience and hope. For more information or to order a book
visit
www.earlylightpress.com.
That's My Hope
Featuring a Gallery of Multi-generational Artwork
Authors: Marlene Lee & Lil Ingram |
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BUDDY BIKE
APPEARS IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Barry Nelson,
President of Buddy Bike, and his son, Jesse, beneficiary of
the trust that owns Buddy Bike, LLC, appear in an October 2008
issue of the Wall Street Journal on their Buddy Bike Sport.
Barry was quoted in the article about special needs planning
since he is the father of a special needs child and a Florida
estate planning attorney at Nelson & Nelson, P.A. who prepares
special needs trusts.
www.estatetaxlawyers.com
READ THE ARTICLE
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BUDDY BIKE
LIVE PHYSICALISSUES.COM
On Tuesday, January 6
please visit
www.physicalissues.com for a live streaming
discussion of the Buddy Bike with Shelley Patterson.
Radio host Don Adams presents a wide variety of topics
to individuals with special needs. If you miss the
live stream, visit the
Physical Issues Archives page. |
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Referral Program
Already own a Buddy
Bike? Tell a friend and earn cash! We offer
$50 per Buddy Bike sale referral. Contact us for more info or to
receive flyers for distribution. This program is
subject to change or
cancellation without notice. |
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She kept asking I want to
go again, again. Her sister enjoyed it too. It gave her
some [courage] to get back on her own bike, which she
hadn't been on since a bad spill she took last Spring.
And as far as Kristine (the one we got the bike for)
while we were taking turns on the Buddy Bike she pulled
out her old bike and started riding it...she would never ever ride it before.
It was a really special time with the Buddy Bike in
hand, we rode bikes together on Christmas day for the
first time ever as a family.
Kathleen - Destin, FL
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
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For your
safety and peace of
mind please use a
RoadID.
Contact us for a $2 coupon. |
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On January 5, 2009, new
rates will be effective for both Buddy Bike Family and
Buddy Bike Sport. We know that many families have been
trying to obtain funding for the purchase of a Buddy Bike
so we are extending a special offer to our current
customers.
Customers may purchase
ONE Buddy Bike while supplies last at the current retail rates
listed below (plus shipping, handling, sales tax and assembly
which is payable to
your bike shop). Orders must be placed by January 30, 2009
to receive these rates. Accessories are sold separately.
* * Special
Offer - Order by January 30, 2009 * *
Buddy Bike Family
(7 speed) - $1295
Buddy Bike Sport (24 speed) - $1495
Plus shipping,
handling, sales tax and assembly payable to your bike
shop.
PRODUCTS & PRICING |
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We will continue to bring
you information regarding any demonstration bikes or other
used bikes that become available at a reduced rate. Demo bikes
are assembled and sold in "as is" condition.
Shipping is not available. They must be picked up from
their locations. Offers good while supplies last.
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Chicago, IL
1 Buddy Bike Family (7 speed) - $1101
1 Buddy Bike Sport (24 speed) - $1295
Total costs are
listed.
Miami, FL
Buddy Bike BB100 - Customer has 1 used bike for sale
Contact Shelley for more information at
REDUCED RATE BIKES |
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Visit our newly updated
FEATURES & SPECS page
which highlights the main features of each
bike and links to pages containing detailed
info and new photos of each model.
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MIAMI MAYOR SUPPORTS CYCLING WITH LOCAL EVENTS
In 2008
Bicycling magazine listed Miami as one of the worst cities
for cycling in the United States.
Mayor Manny Diaz, nationally known for his sustainable
initiatives and President of the United States Conference of
Mayors, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee of Miami-Dade
County are attempting to change that by organizing cycling
events and by working to improve the county's cycling options. |
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BIKE MIAMI DAYS
On November 9, 2008, Buddy
Bike, LLC was the first local businesses to support and
participate in the first Bike Miami event. This event
closed streets to cars in downtown Miami so bicyclists,
pedestrians, in-line skaters and others could explore the
area in a fun, safe and completely free way. Bike Miami is
an initiative by City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to promote
bicycling, livable streets and the growing urban
neighborhood of Downtown Miami. The first event was a huge
success creating the support to offer a monthly series now
called
Bike Miami Days with possible plans for extending
the ride through other neighborhoods.
Bike Miami Days tentative
dates for 2009 are:
January 18,
February 21, March 14, April 26 and May 17. |
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Bring
your Buddy Bike to join us at the January 18 Bike
Miami Days. We will offer "free" Buddy Bike rentals.
BIKE MIAMI DAYS DETAILS |
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PEDAL POWER
Serena Altschul of CBS News Sunday Morning
examines the recent renewed
interest, of the bicycle.
WATCH VIDEO
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RIDE THE
RICKENBACKER - MIAMI, FL
On Saturday, January 19,
2009, bicyclists are invited to “Ride the Rickenbacker”
from 9:00 PM to 12 PM in celebration of the completion of
improvements to the Rickenbacker Causeway and on- and
off-road bicycle lanes.
This event also
celebrates the movement to make Miami-Dade County one of
the pre-eminent cycling locations in the world. Working
together, different county departments and cities, along
with state and federal agencies are in the process of
creating a web of bikeways and greenways that will provide
cyclists with greater opportunities to move around the
county. When fully built, the 500-plus miles of trails and
bikeways will form a more livable and sustainable
community and will include etiquette signs, interpretive
signs, educational signs, mile markers, trail maps, and
pedestrian directional signs.
“The bike lane project on
the Rickenbacker Causeway, along with the lanes on Crandon
Park and the Village of Key Biscayne, link five beautiful
parks for everyone to enjoy. This is the essence and
vision of Miami-Dade County’s Open Space Master Plan,”
said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez.
RIDE THE RICKENBACKER DETAILS |
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Tampa, FL, AAHPERD (3/31/09-4/4/09) Tentative
Tampa, FL, Buddy Bike Group Ride, Pinellas
Park Trail (4/5/09) Tentative |
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GOT BIKE? EARN CASH!
If
you are interested
in attending cycling
and disabilities expos in your area with
your Buddy Bike
CLICK HERE.
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