AdBuggy – From Disabled To Enabled…Giving Dignity Back

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ADBUGGY IS GIVING DIGNITY BACK TO DISABLED BY HELPING THEM BECOME ENABLED

SOME HISTORY

You have seen them, people in wheelchairs or on crutches, sitting at an intersection with a sign asking for help. They have no way to earn a living; they barely get by living at shelters or existing on the street homeless. Everybody tries to ignore them thinking someone else will come to their aid or it’s not my problem the government will take care of them.

According to the U.S bureau of labor statics in 2017 only 32% of disabled persons had full time work while 18% were employed part time. Of the disabled that work full time the majority are self-employed. The question is what kinds of businesses are readily available for the disabled to get involved in with a small investment and minimal training.

Now there’s an answer The Adbuggy...

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OUR PROJECT

The project is a social enterprise created to help the disabled become self-sufficient and contributing members of the community by operating their own business.

The Adbuggy is an enclosed, heated/air conditioned powered wheelchair ready for outdoor use. It is specially equipped to display advertising in public places such as sidewalks and corners at busy traffic intersections where prime exposure is at its highest. Essentially a high tech eye catching sign spinner.

There are two sign systems on the Adbuggy. One in front and one in the back so advertising can be for separate businesses with different advertising on each side of the banner, thus making it possible to advertise for four different businesses reducing the cost for each business. There are two 4’x4’ banners with a total of 64 square feet of signage. The Adbuggy is 29 inches wide and the signs are located on one side. When the Adbuggy is parked on the sidewalk facing the same direction as the street traffic the signs don’t protrude onto the sidewalk any further than the Adbuggy making room for pedestrian traffic.

A complete unit will lease to the operator for $500 per month. The $500 covers insurance, maintenance and deprecation. The lessor will also receive income from the revenue derived from renting the body of the Adbuggy in a vinyl wrap.

The operator will be able to generate revenue of $3,000-$8,000 per month depending on pricing and hours operated.

You can help us now by donating via PayPal

Team

WE HAVE A TEAM WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING DEDICATEDLY TO MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY. AS WELL, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING:

MIKE ALEXANDER, LABOR
ERIC YUHASZ, LABOR
AL RINCON, ON CAMERA TALENT
CARL VOLKER, LABOR
SCOTT HODGES, THE TINT SHOP
MIKE CREEVAN, CREEVAN PERFORMANCE FABRICATION
KEVIN BAUCHE, PERFORMANCE FABRICATION
WES PAGE, VIDEO PRODUCTION
LU TELFORD, WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER (LRDSGN.COM)
AMBROSIA MEDIA, VIDEO PRODUCTION

David Sahl

Dave worked for the NCR Company for 16 years as technician, software programmer; systems design manager and sales representative. Dave left NCR in 1979 to start a computer company in Modesto, California. He managed that company as President and CEO. Dave orchestrated and spearheaded the growth of that company to a five million dollar company in nine years. He successfully merged the company with another computer company in 2009. The company continues to prosper and grow under new ownership after Dave’s retirement in 2015. Dave was an active member in Rotary International for 34 years serving and chairing on several committees and projects. He currently consults with small and medium businesses to leverage his experience and talent to help others succeed. Dave focuses on profitability, finance and processes that support and enhance operations. Dave is very passionate about this latest project. It will put disabled people to work in a meaningful way while at the same time promoting local businesses and organizations. With his civic mindedness coupled with his financial and business process experience, he is ideal to lead this project to successful implementation.

Jim Burden

Jim and Mark Burden established Rim Hospitality in 1983. Over the years, Rim Hospitality evolved into a recognized leader in the hotel industry. With a commitment to excellence and strong work ethic, Rim Hospitality became a preferred hotel management company for major hotel brands including Marriott, Starwood, Hilton and Hyatt Hotels. Since inception, Rim Hospitality built a management team and infrastructure that is innovative, creative and dynamic. With leading-edge proprietary technology and “outside the box” programs, Rim Hospitality offered progressive hotel management services that ensured our hotels reach their operating potential – from front desk service to bottom line profitability. Jim Burden served as the Executive Vice President of Rim Hospitality, and also served on the Board of Directors. Jim has extensive experience in the construction industry. Jim and Mark Burden successfully sold Rim Hospitality in 2014 to Interstate Hotel Management Company. At the time of the sale, Rim Hospitality was successfully managing in excess of 80 hotels throughout the United States. Since retirement, Jim Burden has become very passionate about working with individuals that have vision, excitement and willingness to create innovative solutions to assist the disabled, and help them find ways to remain productive throughout their lives. The AdBuggy project is the perfect project to promote local organizations and businesses. It will provide meaningful opportunities for our disabled community.

How Can You Help?

We have been working on this project for over two year now. We are counting on the help of friends to make this project a reality. It will help a great number of people become more independent and enabled to be productive members of society once again.

Specifically we need your help with our GoFundMe Campaign and would appreciate if you could also share the campaign with your Friends & Family on Social Media.