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July 2,2007
Able Project will soon launch a new nationwide program.
On June 21, 2007, Able Project’s Board of Directors approved the launch of a new program that appropriately will be called “Lower Cost Acquisition program”. The new program will offer basic mobility products at most affordable pricing nationwide. In the past 5 years, Able Project has been one of the fastest growing non-profit 501 C3 companies providing a network where people with disabilities and their loved ones can effortlessly research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products, thereby helping them to lead more independent lives. Now, with the support of a limited number of manufacturers, we could offer significant savings on many mobility and assistive products to our clients and network. All net proceeds from purchases will directly support Able Project’s charity works including Giving Program. Email us at info@ableproject.org for any comments or questions!

October 23,2006
Morgan Stanley Foundation
Able Project received $2,500 Grant from Morgan Stanley Foundation in October 2006. The Grant will provide Able Project with an opportunity to increase public awareness about its services and programs to help people with disabilities. Able Project was awarded the Grant through community services of its Chairman of the Board, Mr. Ahmad Y.Tehrani,MBA, Financial Advisor and VP of Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, California. Morgan Stanley is committed to doing its share as a responsible corporation by improving the quality of life in the communities where their employees live and work. In addition to providing extensive financial support to social services, cultural, educational and other charitable organizations, they encourage their employees to give something back to their communities. To bolster employee volunteer efforts and foster relationships with their local communities, the Morgan Stanley Foundation provides grants through its Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP). The VIP grants, typically ranging between $1,000 and $5,000, are awarded to health and human service charities where their employees are active and ongoing volunteers. http://www.morganstanley.com/

September 23,2006
Disability News
Able Project introduces Disability News to inform people about daily disability news and issues that will concern our disability communities. Disability news could be viewed at our home page or to be received by email when subscribed.

September 2,2006
Sponsoring Able Project
Able Project launches sponsorship programs to raise funds for expanding its giving program, and help more people in need. To learn more, please visit http://www.ableproject.org/ableproject/sponsorship/

July 27,2006
Able Project, Jan 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006
Able Project's website persistent growth in number of visits and hits nationwide from people that are searching for mobility and adaptive products continued to make us more eager in making our mission a greater success. During first 6 months of 2006, Able Project has received 97,711 visits, 1,343,119 hits, and 326,339 page views, when comparing to 12 months of year 2005 that we received 112,967 visits, 1,810,992 hits and 458,079 page views. And our Giving Program continues assisting low-income families with no insurance or funding sources to obtain basic mobility and adaptive products in Santa Clara County, California. We have provided hospital beds, 4-wheeled walkers, folding wheelchairs, reclining wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and etc. to many Santa Clara County residents with disabilities in 2006. We received overwhelming products such as sit to stand lift, scooters, power wheelchairs, hospital beds, manual wheelchairs and etc. from the community and manufacturers to give to families that are in need the most.

May 18,2006
Able Project Public Support
Able Project is proud to announce that its public support in 2005 did grow to 65.34%, an increase of over 32% since its inception in October 2002. Able Project has received funding, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, hospital beds, various types of ramps, walkers and many other mobility and adaptive products to support its mission, to provide a network where people with disabilities and their loved ones can effortlessly research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and adaptive products, thereby helping them to lead more independent lives. Able Project offers two extensive programs: 1- Mobility and Adaptive Products Search for people with disabilities that have sufficient insurance and funding, and 2- Giving Program for low-income people with disabilities that have no insurance or funding sources. Products Search: Able Project's leased copyrighted program, Internet and database technology tool is an easy platform for people with disabilities and elderly to use from the comfort of their own home or office. Our program assists manufacturers to list their mobility and adaptive products ensuring that the most state-of-the-art and the most comprehensive inventory of mobility and adaptive products are available to the person in search of purchasing such products for their disabilities. If the search is successful, the client can at that time submit an on-line request, and our system will forward their request directly to the manufacturer or a provider in their area. The manufacturer or local provider will contact the clients for direct assistance, making an often a difficult process simple and convenient - a must for a person dealing with the daily challenges of a disability. Giving Program: Additionally, Able Project's Giving Program continues to help low income individuals with disabilities that have no insurance or financial resources to obtain basic mobility and adaptive products such as wheelchairs, scooters, and commode chairs. We receive donated products from community, manufacturers, and dealers, and then match products to those in need. Able Project has network to determine the specific physical need of the client, and the products are carefully tested to ensure they are in safe working condition. Further, Able Project has developed strategic partnership and collaboration with many manufacturers to purchase products for people with disabilities in need that have no other funding resources to obtain basic mobility and adaptive products required for their disabilities at 30% to 50% below retail price when there are no donated inventories available. Therefore, expanding the value of cash donations to help more people in need. Able Project has signed about 120 manufacturers to list their products for people with disabilities, and more than 80 dealers have registered with Able Project to assist clients with their purchases. Able Project website received over 1,800,000 hits from people with disabilities, medical professionals, schools, government agencies, and organizations that were searching for mobility and adaptive products nationwide in 2005. The organization expanded its collaborations with other non-profits and hospitals such as Valley Medical Center to help low-income families and elderly with disabilities. Able Project still relies on volunteers that amounted to approximately 3500 hours in 2005 that included a significant contribution by Mr. Arash Kouchesfehani, Able Project’s co-founder, for providing technical expertise in implementing Able Project technologies.

April 17,2006
Able Project introduces News and Hot Topics
We invite everyone to participate in our Hot Topics and News.(See News and Hot Topics for detail)---Able Project has created the Hot Topics section to include resources that provide guidance about selecting mobility and adaptive products to people with disabilities.------ Our disability news section will provide any disability related news about people, government, equipment, culture, and etc. All news will have something to say about living with a disability and create awareness and positive attitudes toward disabilities in our society.

April 13,2006
Able Project traffic statistics for Q1, 2006
All of us at Able Project would like to thank everyone for visiting our site, using the products search and supporting the mission of this organization in providing a network where people with disabilities and their loved ones can effortlessly research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and adaptive products, thereby helping them to lead more independent lives. In first quarter of 2006 (Jan. 1st, 2006 through March 31st, 2006), Able Project received 48,251 visits that were an increase of 48.30% to compare with 4th quarter of 2005 (Oct. 1st, 2005 through Dec. 31st, 2005), and an increase of 102.45% to compare with the same quarter of year 2005. Further in first quarter of 2006, Able Project received 710,185 hits that were an increase of 29.60% to compare with 4th quarter of 2005, and 96.42% to compare with the same quarter in 2005. Thank you for your support.----Able Project Team----

March 16,2006
Able Project Visitors - Let us know!
Able Project is planning to implement “message Board” and “Tell your stories bulletin”. We need your input and help to make our new planned programs a success! In the next few months we will be launching above new programs and will include expert moderates within the physical and occupational therapy realm. They will be joining our Message Board on specific set days and times to answer any questions or concerns for people with disabilities, including their loved ones, caregivers and the like. This is an open forum which will allow us all to create a place to share ideas, daily challenges with others nationwide, but will remain anonymous for your privacy. “Tell your stories” will allow people with disabilities; share their experiences, hopes and accomplishments with others and the privacy in mind. Please help us continue to make more positive changes within our community and bring together this special place that will impact all our lives positively. Please Contact us at info@ableproject.org and express your interest or go to bottom of this page, click on "Contact us", and let us know to send you an email when these new programs will begin to be active. Any and all feedback about our website and our plans with this Message Board would be greatly appreciated; after all, this is "YOUR" place! And we are working hard because of you! The Able Project team

March 2,2006
Testimonial
"This letter is to commend Kyle Smith on his outstanding service and my appreciation to the ABLE PROJECT. I am an 85 years old senior. I live independently by myself in a senior housing. My health has been affected tremendously after surviving two cancer surgeries. Able Project helped me to regain my independence, and provided me with a seating walker. Kyle handled my case with care and attention, reviewed my needs, and evaluated my conditions. It was an excellent job done with care. Sincere thanks to the organization and Kyle's personal effort. Sincerely, Chiang ........." Mr. Kyle Smith, MPT, ATC is Able Project’s Chairman of The Giving Program subcommittee. Able Project works hard to provide mobility to those that are in need the most.

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