Keeping People With Disabilities Moving!
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Testimonials

Medical Equipment

Medical Equipment

"I have a son that is 7 with C.P. (cerebral palsy). I heard about FODAC through his therapist. We were so blessed to hear that we could get a chair for him. (If) we hadn’t heard about FODAC, we wouldn’t have been able to afford to get him one."

Brittany Carr, mother of Brett Carr (pictured)
Ramps for Champs

Ramps for Champs

"This ramp will give me freedom. Freedom to enjoy the comforts of my home of 20 years as I did prior to my stroke. I have already experienced a greater appreciation of the compassion of others who have utilized their skills and energy to organize the efforts of FODAC. God bless you all."
Evelyn Peavy
Project ReMount

Project ReMount

“(The lift) will allow my husband and me to be able to take our children to the zoo, museums, and be able to take trips out of town. It will allow us to get him back and forth to doctor’s appointments safely. It will give us our lives back."
Brenda Jones

daughter-in-law of Sara Ward, unable to walk/elderly, Stone Mountain,

Provided manual wheelchair:
“Our life will be much easier because of taking Sara to doctor’s appointments. She can’t walk well and this will keep us from picking her up. This disabled adult center is so important to many people.”

Patti Ward

representative (Visiting Nurse) for Flossie Smalls, legally blind, Decatur,

Provided cane and walker:
“Client is in need of the equipment to help her remain independent in her home.”

Brenda Colbert

broken left hand, Stone Mountain

“I need this chair to take a shower. I was in a car accident and broke my hand.”
Pamela Jones

Mother of Maegan McCloud, CP, Lithonia

"Through Coral Woods, Maegan was able to obtain a wheelchair that was very helpful. Right now, Maegan is not receiving any assistance and without the great help of FODAC, obtaining a wheelchair would be a very expensive undertaking. Thanks, FODAC."
Vicki McCloud

Mother of Nathan Knox, spina bifida, Lovejoy

"The FODAC staff is very responsive and really works tomake sure that our son can improve his independence and work well in school. We really appreciate all the help. Pam is wonderful."
Karen Knox

foster mother of Isaac Harris, cerebral palsey and seizures, Hampton

"I have an 81-pound foster child with shaken baby (syndrome) causing cerebral palsy. This lift will greatly help in the safety of him when transporting him from the bed to chair to tub."
Sheila Tuck

stroke, Decatur

"I live alone and I can't get around very well. This bench will help me get in and out of the bathtub to shower."
Grace Foster

MS, town unknown (DeKalb)

"Well since I have gotten my scooter, it has increased my independence, my obility, and with that I thank you very much FODAC. I don't know what I would do without you all."
Diane King

grandson of Runell Foster, hip replacemen

"Praise the Lord for FODAC."
Ray Kelly

father of Angela Miller, 1, cerebral palsy, Stone Mountain

"This equipment (Rifton prone stander) will be extremely helpful for my son. The location is very convenient and they were prompt about getting the equipment for me. I was not able to get the equipment so fast anywhere else. The use of the equipment was explained to me very well."
Ramando Miller

foster mother of Valeria Gavrilova, CP, Covington

"I was looking for an umbrella stroller for my 13-year old child. Someone told us about FODAC and we came in to put our name on a waiting list and when one became available they called usin. Their service is great."
Lola Campbell

heart problems and herniated disc, College Park

"This wheelchair has helped me to be more mobile going to shop and out to eat therefore uplifting my spirits and outreach."
Sherry Hardy

degenerative joint disease/several foot surgeries, Marietta

"I have had trouble with my feet for 30 years. When I was six years old, I had my first operation on both feet. That led to 12 more operations on my right foot, leaving me permanently disabled. I learned to walk 3 times. Now that I have to have an ankle replacement, the wheelchair that FODAC has blessed me with will help me keep mobile. Thank God for FODAC and my life. Thank you, FODAC."
Lisa Butler

sister of Donald Bedford, amputee, Stone Mountain

"You have been a blessing to Donald. You have furnished him with services n the past and we thank God for your blessing him. Donald has diabetes and his leg was amputated."
Sharon Vines

mother of Arke Ghosh, CP, 2, Alpharetta

"This the second item I took from FODAC. The Kid Kart will help Rocky sit in good posture."
Shivi Bhatnagar

legal guardian of Faithful Miller, CP/legally blind/mentaly handicapped

"Faithful is blind and cannot see when she is in the bathtub. The bath chair will allow her to feel safe and help her learn how to shower."
Helene Thompkins

daughter of Audrey Webb, old/weak, Stone Mountain

"Increase my 85-year old mother's ability to leave home and to get out and socialize with her peers, enable her to attend church and decrease her fear of falling (manual wheelchair)"
Rochelle Thompson

HIV+renal Art. Athero-sclerosis, Decatur

Provided tub transfer bench. "I live alone and am very weak. It's dangerous to try and get in and out of my shower."
Ronnie Davis

daugher of David Strong, stroke, College Park

"I love the service. My father needed a chair (shower) since November 2006, the insurance would not cover the shower chair but when I was told to call the Friends of the Disabled, they helped right away. My dad is 85."
Delabia Cameron

CHF arthritis, Decatur

"I live alone and cannot easily step over into my tub to shower. This bench (tub transfer) will alow me to feel safe while I shower."
Horacentines Vann

wife of Tom Droege, multiple miloma, Doraville

Provided transport wheelchair. "My husband has ultiple miloma and he is gradually less able to walk or put any amount of weight on his legs so he needs to be wheeled wherever he needs to go."
Ester Droege
osteo-arthritis and cracked spine, Atlanta

osteo-arthritis and cracked spine, Atlanta

"My son and I have problems with our back and he has a brain tumor and is starting to walk and he needs a walker. The one he has is not so stable so he needs another one. I have had surgical removal of kidney stones. I have trouble with my leg, knee, and hip so I need a walker to help me walk because of this. I called FODAC and they located two walkers and a raised toilet seat. They will be a great help to us. Thank you."
Sandra King

aunt of Christian Vissoni, amputee, Doraville

Provided wheelchair "Christian Vissoni was in a bus accident and they had to amputate his leg."
Darlene Vet

grandmother of Teniyah Foley, brain tumor, Stone Mountain

"I needed a wheelchair for my granddaughter since she had brain surgery. I stopped at a thrift store in Stone Mountain and they told me about this place. I was really surprised to get help so fast and you can feel a warm atmosphere. Everyone ws so nice, specially Ms. Pam. She went out of her way to help us. Praise God."
Sylvia Hawkins

wife of James Pickens, leukemia and renal failure, Snellville

Provided transport chair. "Transporing my husband back and forth to doctor's appointments and for dialysis."
Melba Pickens

caretaker of Brian Bowler, brain injury, Sugar Hill

Provided hospital bed "Exceptional! Extremely helpful!"
Jennifer Hernandez

foster mother of Jonquarius Bailey, 11, cerebral palsy, Lithonia

"Jon is an 11 year old child with CP. He needed a manual wheelchair. FODAC was very helpful in obtaining a wheelchair after trying different resources was unsuccessful. Thank you very much for helping my little boy. He would be so happy."
Pearline Benjamin

daughter of Anita Fishenden, cannot walk, Decatur

Provided wheelchair. "My mother had 7 back surgeries, diabetes, and arthritis. This will help her to stop spending money on rentals every month."
Cheryl Garrison

mother of Micah Washington, 5, cerebral palsy, Lithonia

"This stroller will help me transport my son outside. He grew out of his old stroller."
Lorraine Peters

caretaker of JoAnn Rogers, arthritis, Tucker

Provided Walker "This item helps Joanne to get around her home without falling. Thank you for your assistance."
Janet Cohen

father of Ben Melton, globally delayed

Provided manual wheelchair. "It was extremely convenient and enjoyable to deal with this organization. Pam was extremely helpful."
Gene Melton

aunt of Chiemeka Fedecque, Syingonelie (cannot walk), Stone Mountain

"The wheelchair I received from FODAC will help her be able to move around and able to go places with friends and family. My daughter just came from the Caribbean. Due to this, we were unable to get any assistance because paperwork has not been processed completely. My whole family is grateful for this generous donation."
Fictorine Ewing

diabetic, Tucker

"We are familiar with the good work FODAC does. Their generosity has helped us when our finances would not allow us to purchase a wheelchair at this time."
Margie Gosnell

caretaker of JoAnn Rogers, arthritis, Tucker

Provided bedside commode. "This item will help increase the quality of life for Joyce. She is very grateful for all the wonderful support."
Janet Cohen

for Audrey Webb, Alzheimer's, Stone Mountain

Provided walker with wheels. "Tremendous help in providing safety and comfort that we cannot afford on our limited income."
Margaret Artison

daughter of Mary Torres, diabetes/stroke, Tucker

"I am borrowing a wheelchair for my mother who is disabled. This wheelchair will help her mobility and spend quality time outside our home with her 6-year-old grandchild."
Debra Torres

daughter of Donald Dorman, quad heart bypass, Atlanta

Provided shower chair. "My father has lung disease, kidney disease, bilateral edema and heart disease. His mobility has been limited since his last heart attach. This organization (FODAC) has been a life saver."
Wendy Dorman

for Bobby Norwood, stroke, Marietta

Provided wheelchair, quad cane and bedside commode. "It will help Bobby and his family so much. And we thank you so very much. Without ya'll we would not have anything."
Delilah Norwood

father of Shawnee Hammett, CP

Provided manual wheelchair. "Made it easier to move around the house and school.:
Ken Hammett

caretaker for Geneviere Andrews, muscle problems, Ellenwood

"The bedside table will help with increased independence. We are happy it will allow her to eat on her own."
Andrea Betts

spinal muscular atrophy, Stone Mountain

Provided hover lift. "I needed a lift for work because I couldn't bring my home lift back and forth every day."
Ashley Rhinehart
Mother of Timothy Murray, 7, cerebral palsy/seizure diasorder, Grovetown

Mother of Timothy Murray, 7, cerebral palsy/seizure diasorder, Grovetown

"We came for a pediatric wheelchair. We have been unsuccessful in getting what our son needs due to bureaucracy of insurance companies and vendors thinking just about the money and not the child. I came here and they were friendly, and helpful and non-intimidating.
Heather Murray
Little person, Norcross

Little person, Norcross

Received a posterior walker - "I will be able to move myself more independently. I can go to pre-K, to the park, and I can go in the car with my friends.
Alondra Garcia
Hall County; Received pediatric tricycle

Hall County; Received pediatric tricycle

Elia was very happy because now she will be able to play with her friends in the neighborhood in bicycle races. Thank you all. There was no other way we could get anything.
Elia Luna

This chair will help Jones be able to go to school and more around easily also will help his therapy and be able to stay among other children on the park or outside playing so he does not feel left out.
Testimony for Jones Igbokwe

The equipment will assist her caretaker in getting her up out of bed, into the shower and throughout her home. The walker will help her strengthen her legs because she can get up and down
Caretaker for Sandra Howard

Received tub transfer bench and walker

Your program is God sent, had it not been for the social worker I would have never heard of it. To God he the glory. Thanks 100 percent.
Mary Jackson

Received hoyer lift

This item will help my father tremendously considering he was the only one working @ home. Things have become very tight, Thanks so much.
Steven Stoll