Removing the Barriers

Removing the Barriers to great outdoor experiences for people w/ disabilities, their families, & marginalized communities. Let’s share the sunshine for all! ☀

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

Our team of mixed-ability paddlers raised more than $134K paddling 150 miles of the #MissouriRiver on a Lewis & Clark-inspired #PeacemakerPaddle to raise funds for a 100% #disability accessible water park in #CentralFlorida.

As seen on @FOX42KPTM: https://t.co/NNwCA0JtjC

[Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities @FloridaAPD]

Developmental Disability Day yesterday at the Capitol was a success! Thank you to @GovRonDeSantis and First Lady @CaseyDeSantis for your continued support of APD families. #APDcares #DDAwareness2023

[Nicholas J. Bique @NicholasJBique]

Great seeing @FloridaAPD Comms Dir. Melanie & @TheFamilyCafe’s @jmccann1969 for #DevelopmentalDisabilities Day at the Capitol!

Our statewide network of disability organizations & advocates are hard at work to connect Floridians in need with the health care they deserve. #FlaPol

[Nicholas J. Bique @NicholasJBique]

Today was beautiful day to advocate for our fellow Floridians with disabilities! My friend Eddie Hall, paralyzed 50yrs ago, was leading us with @fl_ddcouncil.

FL currently has over 20K ppl still waiting for access to community based support through the Medicaid iBudget. #FlaPol

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

We are teaming up with @COFMinistryLW for #IDDAwareness & #AutismAcceptance Months, March/April, for our https://t.co/MfEzMacDNH campaign.

We're selling $5 Wristbands. Find out how 18 local Polk businesses are helping you save, & helping us support people with disabilities!

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

It’s Day 1 of #DevelopmentalDisability Awareness Month! Help Floridians w/ disabilities get off the deck & into the fun by making outdoor activities more accessible.

Learn about our #DisabilityAwareness2023 campaign at: https://t.co/To2ibhmS8Q

The Facts: https://t.co/bA9Yqp9SJ6

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

Removing the Barriers is a proud partner of @COFMinistryLW. Our shared mission for #DisabilityInclusion allows us to work together on many events and projects. That’s how we share the #SunshineforAll!

[Circle of Friends Ministry - Lake Wales, FL @COFMinistryLW]

A big thanks to Mr. Bill Redmon of @RTBInitiativeFL for donating this BRAND NEW #IceCream maker for our students to use in culinary class! You can help support the Circle with your generous donations. 🤩🍦💛♿️

Learn more: https://t.co/Xv9uyuDJWx

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

See the highlights and meet the team that got off the deck and onto 150 miles of the Missouri River. Can you help us close in on our $180K fundraising goal?

Donate: https://t.co/3UmEDD3o0f

Watch and Subscribe: https://t.co/S04bJITr95

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

We’re still short of meeting our $180,000 goal for the Peacemaker Paddle. Will you help us make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families?

Watch the video linked below, meet the team, and donate: https://t.co/Ri5wGZGVFw

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Watch this stirring talk given to the #PeacemakerPaddle by Sioux Gov Rep, Manape LaMere.

Peacemaker flags were designed and presented to local govts & the Sioux Nation along the Missouri.

WATCH & SUBSCRIBE: https://t.co/C3kOwxg42e

[Mike Dorning @MikeDorning]

NEW: How Remote Work Has Become a Boon for 42.5 Million Disabled Americans. Record employment for disabled. @MollySmithNews via @business #Disability https://t.co/NOywElWOkD

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

Grateful for the warm reception we received on the #PeacemakerPaddle. w/ 1 in 4 Americans living w/ a disability, lack of access & inclusion is more visible than ever. We can change that, together.

Support our efforts here: https://t.co/CXHp7S1MUl

Click for the story below.

[KCAU 9 News @kcautv]

Group of paddlers raising money for people with disabilities

https://t.co/5L8sTDfev6

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

We were able to share our passion for people with #disabilities far and wide on the #PeacemakerPaddle. Watch this report that aired @kcautv #SiouxCity about our journey!

Will you help us reach our fundraising goal?

WATCH: https://t.co/nTEeL80KLF
DONATE: https://t.co/CXHp7S1MUl

[Removing the Barriers @RTBInitiativeFL]

Prepare for #HurricaneIan! Please take advantage of signing up for Florida’s Special Needs Registry so first responders can provide assistance during the storm at https://t.co/8YdfulgKNY

Believe us, we’d rather be on a river or lake than shuttering our houses! 😅 — Stay Safe!

[Nicholas J. Bique @NicholasJBique]

Lewis & Clark presented flags and medals during their expedition to native tribes. Over the first two days of our 150 mile paddle, we presented Peacemaker Flags I designed to the cities of Yankton and Vermillion so far! Support our disabilities advocacy at https://t.co/4cpONso5nH

[Nicholas J. Bique @NicholasJBique]

Big thanks to @C_FarnsworthTV for his time and coverage! Hoping to share some extended clips from our interviews here soon 🤩