LIFE IS ALL ABOUT YOUR CLIMB!
The Climb Organization Inc.
We are a non-profit that reaches out to communities of all ages 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
To motivate people to get passionate about their lives and pursue their dreams, no matter what their challenges are. To create a world that is educated about disabled life and where those with disabilities, particularly those who are extremely disabled, can have a full, successful, joyful, and meaningful life.
“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. For many people with disabilities, they often end up warehoused and only receive the
most basic of care.
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.
The Climb Organization strives to create policy change for anyone living with a 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.
