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The Climb Organization Inc.
We are a 501(3)c non-profit that reaches out to communities to educate on life issues of individuals with disabilities.
Dawn Teresa Parkot
In 2009, Miss Parkot started The Climb Organization, Inc. Determined to redefine the word disability, Dawn is dedicated to sharing her motivational story and advocating for the disability rights movement.
Dawn Parkot’s story of overcoming numerous life challenges has captivated and inspired audiences around the world.
Various times, she has traveled to Washington DC to speak with college students about life as a disabled American Citizen. She has lectured at Georgetown University, the University of Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon University, Vanderbilt University the School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University (the undergraduates).
THE CLIMB MISSION
Our mission statement is to motivate people to pursue their dreams and to educate the world on disabled life issues. Additionally, the Climb Organization strives to create policy change for anyone living with a disability.
“You made a major impact on our thinking, and it will continue to pay forward...”
E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPH Vanderbilt University and VA-GRECC
Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center
“Thank you for showing me that even disabled people can do great things.” Dante S., Student
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR THE DISABLED
While many people believe that facilities for the disabled offer intensive therapies, education, and the skills to function in the
real world, that belief is far from the truth.
As it relates to healthcare in the US, the objective of disability policies should be to ensure that people with disabilities have
access to the high-quality services they need without compromising the ability to live independently and productively.
Unfortunately, people with disabilities are often unable to obtain affordable healthcare coverage, are deterred from obtaining
gainful employment and left vulnerable to financial catastrophe. This is not only a disservice to those with a disability, but to
society as a whole.
Who Dawn Parkot Is
· DawnTeresa Parkot has Athetoid (ath'ĕ-toyd) Cerebral Palsy, which is the most disabling out of the three kinds of CP. As a result of her CP, her physical movements and speech are severely impaired. She came down with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 8, which left her with serious hip and back damage. Nine years later, at 16
· DawnTeresa Parkot has Athetoid (ath'ĕ-toyd) Cerebral Palsy, which is the most disabling out of the three kinds of CP. As a result of her CP, her physical movements and speech are severely impaired. She came down with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 8, which left her with serious hip and back damage. Nine years later, at 16, her wheelchair slid off a cliff, causing spinal cord trauma, more brain injury and leaving her legally blind.
· Miss Parkot was selected for the Para-Olympic Equestrienne New Jersey State Team twice. She was an alternate for the Para-Olympic team in 1991 that competed in Spain.
· She attended the University of Notre Dame where she was the first student with multiple disabilities in the history of the university. She graduated cum laude in math in four years. In the summer of 1995, she joined the Computer Science and Engineering graduate program at Notre Dame and again became the first disabled student in the pro
· She attended the University of Notre Dame where she was the first student with multiple disabilities in the history of the university. She graduated cum laude in math in four years. In the summer of 1995, she joined the Computer Science and Engineering graduate program at Notre Dame and again became the first disabled student in the program. In May of 2000, she graduated magna cum laude with a Masters Degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
· Miss Parkot won the title of Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 1999. In fact, she was the first pageant winner with a speech disability.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
