The Disability Outreach Committee (DOC)

About Me

The Disabilty Outreach Committee is a grassroots movement that originally started to raise money to buy an accessible van for a disabled young woman who had no way to get to church. Now, DOC publishes a free monthly online news journal focusing on the disabled entitled "The Edge."
Since its' inception late last year, The Edge has grown in content and circulation, and our goal is that by next year it will be more interactive and accessible to thousands of readers everywhere. DOC is very grateful for the support we have received, and we encourage everyone to share this journal with friends and family. Also, The Edge will only survive if you provide story ideas for us. Thank you again for your support. To access the latest edition of The Edge click here:
http://doconthemove.org/media.aspx
THE EDGE NEWS ARTICLES FOR JUNE:
UTA TEMPORARILY RAISES FEES
Starting on June 1 bus and railway passengers will be paying another 25 cents per ride to a total of $2 dollars a trip and as much as $2.50 next winter per ride, if diesel prices continue to go up... (more)
AWARD PRESENTED TO THE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL
The U.S. Department Labor's Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives recognized The Utah Statewide Independent Living Council on May 1 as a "Champion of Compassion"... (more)
ROLL WITH IT BABY...
If there is one message the Disability Outreach Committee is trying to get across to the residents of Salt Lake County living with disabilities, it's "Get on the Move!"... (more)
IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM
The Social Security Administration issued some final rules for the Ticket to Work program that are designed to improve the effectiveness of the program... (more)
IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING, THE VEGGIES ARE GROWING
The sky was dimmed as the rain poured down but the colors outside appeared more vivid against the clouds and for a group of young men...it was a perfect day to give back... (more)
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: by Todd F. Claflin
On May 25th I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream and attend the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500... (more)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
Are printed on a first come, first served basis as a companion piece to the Edge News Journal. Send letters to: [email protected]
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DOC is a 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Organization.

Our mission is to support and encourage the disabled by providing services to help them live independently and enhance the quality of their life.

We have found that many disabled people in the community feel â€œinvisible.â€ They may live in the same low-income apartment buildings, or because of the lack of transportation, they are home bound. As a result, many of their needs go unfulfilled. DOC is committed to help them become more mobile and fulfill their goals. Visit our website and read more about us. Just click here: www.doconthemove.orgDon ations are always appreciated. You may give at any Wells Fargo Bank. Make your checks out to "The Disability Outreach Committee." Thank you.

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I love to write poetry. I hope you enjoy it. One Big Roller Skate… I was very shy at the age of thirteen I hid in my house, not wanting to be seen
But, as I watched T.V. one Tuesday night My sister, Diane, gave me an unusual invite
She had some girlfriends for me to meet
They met each week at a local skating rink
I finally agreed to leave with her at eight
But I was nervous, because I only had one big roller skate
She always knew how nervous I was inside
From the time we got there, she never left my side
It was hard for me, being so young and insecure
To meet those 15 yr. old girls, so beautiful and mature
I had so much fun with all my new friends
I laughed so hard; I never wanted it to end
So, I started looking forward to our weekly date
Even though, I only had one big roller skate
Each week I watched the circling crowd, & wondered how to behave
Then, I’d see my sister give me a smile and a wave
How could I join them?” Its never been done
But mustering all my courage, I decided to join the fun
As I rolled out on the floor, I felt every stare
Diane gave me strength; she was always there
I never forget how she taught me not to hate
The way I looked in my one big roller skate
Now, with no fanfare or moral to tell
I offer this small story of a shy boy coming out of his shell
Occasionally, I visit that rink close to my home
Quietly, I sit in the back all alone
If I listen hard, I hear the echoes of her laughter so loud
And in my minds eye, I still see her circling with the crowd
Sometimes, lost in my memories, I’ll stay there late
Thanking God for Diane, as I sit in my one big roller skate
BY MARK MILLER

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One Big Roller Skate& I was very shy at the age of thirteen I hid in my house, not wanting to be seen But, as I watched T.V. one Tuesday night My sister, Diane, gave me an unusual invite She ha...
Posted by The Disability Outreach Committee (DOC) on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:58:00 PST

THE WRITER & EDITOR OF THE EDGE NEWS JOURNAL

We wish to thank Deborah De Vos writer and editor of DOC's news journal The Edge. Our goal with this monthly publication is to create a forum for the disabled to access news and information that impac...
Posted by The Disability Outreach Committee (DOC) on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:30:00 PST

THE EDGE NEWS JOURNAL

The Disability Outreach Committee (DOC) is very pleased to bring to you The Edge News Journal. Its' unique approach to news reporting provides balance and insight into issues that involve the disabled...
Posted by The Disability Outreach Committee (DOC) on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:46:00 PST