Open Communication Building a Better Community

In a time were Social Media seems to be taking over, I was fortunate to have spent several hours face to face with the Broward CIL leadership group led by Danny Murphy.  The BCIL leadership program, spends time visiting community partners to learn about what they do, and at the same time bring a different view on how businesses and organizations are perceived.

I was excited, as I had received a preliminary email last week on some questions that were raised from the group.  I had answered these questions, and provided some background information of the history, mission, vision and challenges faced both locally as well as an industry to help build a foundation, to allow us to get deeper in conversation about what the community is looking for.

After a tour, we met in the conference room where we discussed the history, vision and purpose of the company.  We discussed what we feel separates us from our competition; and why we continue to do what we do.  I believe the group has a much better understanding on how the system works, and what increased pressures and requirements we face over a more traditional business.  I believe we were able to share some valuable resources that can benefit the group and the community.

Unlike Social Media, there were no boundaries or hiding behind a computer; we were looking for feedback, suggestions, what their ideal CRT Company (Complex Rehab Technology) looks like, what challenges / obstacles they face, and how we can be a more valuable part of the community.

The group was able to ask questions, and offer their perception, and what they are looking for in an equipment company.  The exchange provided us with several ideas, and much to discuss with Active's staff on setting up a schedule in which to implement some of these suggestions.

We Thank Danny Murphy, and the members of the Leadership Group for taking the time to learn about what we do, and helping our company improve.

Any questions can be directed to Carey Britton, Seating Specialist for Active Mobility Center. He can be reached at 954-946-5793 or cbritton@wheelchairguys.com .

Danny Murphy and CinemAbility 2013

Danny Murphy in Permobil C500 

The last Screening of CinemAbility in South Florida came to a close on Saturday November 2nd in Ft. Lauderdale at the Cinema Paradiso.   Thanks to all that came out to support the Film and the community. The event was a fund raiser for the Broward Center of Independent Living.  CinemAbility is a documentary of Disabilities in Silent films to modern day Silver Screen and TV. 

Danny Murphy, an Associate Producer with the project was on site to introduce the film and answer questions the audience had.  The Project was Directed by Jenni Gold, and was well attended in Ft. Lauderdale during the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival. 



Auto Mobility and Active Mobility

Active Mobility Center along with Permobil and Auto Mobility were the Sponsors for this event.  An after party was held outside the Cinema to further discuss the film, to network and bring the community together.

This is a good piece of film that should eventually be televised, and can be really good for School education.

This Article was written by Carey J. Britton, Seating and Mobility Specialist at Active Mobility Center, he can be reached at (954) 946-5793 or at cbritton@wheelchairguys.com.

Active Mobility Previews CinemAbility.



Carey and Jenni

I was lucky enough to be invited to the screening of CinemAbility on 10/19/2013 at the Muvico at Pompano Beach. CinemAbility is a documentary of Disability on the Silver Screen from the the early silent films  through the present day.  Jenni Gold, Director created an amazing journey with viewer, with a star studded cast. Our local celebrity Danny Murphy had several parts helping to show the importance of using actors with disabilities in TV and in the Movies to help bring more awareness  and realism.  Jenni explained that few movie writers give much thought to the disabled community when writing their screen plays; there is a push to bring more awareness to writers toward inclusion.


This Documentary will be traveling the US over the next few months, it is a must see.  It is being considered for an Award in the Documentary Category- Tell your friends, and family.

 

For anyone in South Florida, there will be another screening (part of the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival) on November 2nd.

 

This article was written by Carey Britton, Seating Specialist for Active Mobility Center. Carey can be reached at 954-946-5793 or at cbritton@wheelchairguys.com .



Danny and Carey