I recently commented on the “Angry Gimp” blog regarding working for non-profit service organizations. Poor Angry had busted her butt finding this job with a service org and was then frustrated and disillusioned to the point of quiting. My advice to her was not to give up on the service organizations. That helping people when and how you can, one at a time, makes a difference, and that those times are what it’s all about. Well, this is one of those times.

Over the last few days I have been helping out a local Make A Wish Foundation chapter. There is a young boy with profound and complex developmental issues who would like to go out onto a beach. His conventional wheelchair and a few other things are getting in the way of this happening. We (United Spinal Association) were contacted by Make A Wish who needed assistance resolving the wheelchair and assistive technology issues related to this wish. So, I have been spending some time helping to make a wish come true.

The two orgs make a pretty good team so count on this happening for the child. I’ll blog it as it goes.