Kalamazoo AMBUCS - AMTRYKE Therapeutic Tricycle Information Page

The AmTryke® program is designed to give children with disabilities their first set of wheels. We make AmTrykes® available to kids that may have special challenges operating a regular tricycle. This unique therapeutic tricycle is hand and/or foot driven. It improves motor coordination, increases self-esteem, and is fun to ride!

Physical and occupational therapists acknowledge the AmTryke® tricycle's therapeutic benefits to patients, citing improved motor skills and strength development. In fact, the AmTryke® was inspired by a therapist.

For more information on the various models of the AmTryke® therapeutic tricycle visit the National AMBUCS Website or contact us at info@kzoo-ambucs.com.

AmTryke® Project

The AmTryke Project is the cornerstone of AmBility. Since becoming a national project in 1994, AMBUCS chapters have provided more than 6,000 Amtrykes to children with disabilities. Physical therapists acknowledge the AmTryke's therapeutic benefits to patients, citing improved motor skills and strength development. In fact, a therapist inspired the AmTryke. Find out more about the AmTryke Project as well as all of the available tricycles and accessories by visiting the AmTryke page.

Every kid needs a bike! Make a donation now to the AmTryke Wish List!

AmBility™

A combination of the words AMBUCS and mobility, the AmBility™ program, represents AMBUCS' dedication to creating mobility and independence for those with disabilities. Adopted in 1998, the goal of the program is focused on two areas: equipment and processes.

KALAMAZOO AMTRYKE INFORMATION

Since 1999, Kalamazoo AMBUCS have presented over 160 AMTRYKES to children with disabilities in the Kalamazoo Area. (This includes the Portage club which was seperate up to last year.)

Families with disabled children, who may need an AmTryke, should take their child to one of the Kalamazoo Amtryke Demo Sites for an evaluation. The Demo Site Therapist will complete the AmTryke request.

Kalamazoo Area Demo sites are:

Bronson Outpatient Pediatric
9th Street at I-94 269-544-3230 .
Contact Kristen Armstrtong OTR, ext 402
or Julie Daniels, OTR, ext 454,

Kalamazoo Area Rehabilation Center
Contact Diane Andert at 269-544-3764

There is no charge for this Amtryke evaluation.