Bridging Bionics Foundation
Walk With Us - Giving the Gift of Mobility
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Neuro-rehabilitation Program
The goal of our neuro-rehabilitation program is to provide ongoing access to cutting edge technology for individuals with neurological mobility impairments. Regular therapy sessions are instrumental in reducing secondary complications as a consequence of paralysis, serving as a preventative healthcare measure, and playing a role in enhancing functional neuro-recovery.
The program utilizes expert, certified physical therapists, trainers and volunteer assistants, and is purposely facilitated in a non–clinical health club facility that promotes social interaction, inclusivity and wellbeing.
Where we work
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of mobility sessions provided to neurologic mobility impaired individuals.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, People with physical disabilities, Low-income people
Related Program
Neuro-rehabilitation Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
2020 Session data includes only 10 months, since the program was shut down for 8 weeks due to pandemic response restrictions.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
At Bridging Bionics Foundation (BBF), we believe all individuals with neurologic mobility impairments can live better through the use of advanced technology. We see a world using technology to optimize function and improve life for all individuals challenged with mobility impairments. This simple vision drives us to serve people through our unique programs.
The primary objective of the BBF program for mobility impaired individuals is to maintain health
of multiple body systems, including musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, urinary
and bowel, skin/integumentary and mental wellbeing, and enable neuro-recovery.
Chronic neurological mobility impairment requires access to physical fitness which compensates
for loss of motor function. BBF provides access to assistive technology & required support by
expertly trained physical therapists at a cost that everyone can afford.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our PROGRAMS – Providing Access to Therapeutic Technology
Access through community ownership - The BBF Neuro-rehabilitation Program provided at no-cost
The goal of our neuro-rehabilitation program is to provide ongoing access to advanced assistive technology for individuals with neurological mobility impairments. Regular therapy sessions are instrumental in reducing secondary complications as a consequence of paralysis, serve as a preventative healthcare measure, and play a role in enhancing functional neuro-recovery.
The program utilizes expert physical therapists, trainers and volunteer program assistants, and is purposefully housed in a non–clinical health club facility that promotes social interaction, inclusivity and wellbeing.
Access through individual ownership - Charitable Contributions
We will provide the funds, tools and fundraising support for economically challenged individuals to purchase exoskeletons and bionic technology. Personal exoskeletons can be customized to augment more functional and independent mobility and capabilities within the home environment. For users, walking becomes more about moving and living.
Access through knowledge and shared personal experience - Educational Outreach
BBF serves as a resource to educate the public on the nature and benefits of exoskeletons and bionic technology to augment mobility options and capabilities. We use online communication via social media, website, a blog and email newsletters. We also conduct in-person education through speaking engagements and community presentations.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
BBF has invested over $700,000 in advanced assistive technology to support the program clients maintain and improve their physical and emotional health. This equipment is supported through specialized physical therapists and exercise trainers who administer the program based upon individual client capabilities and needs.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
As of August 2023, BBF has provided over 16,000 mobility sessions at a direct cost of more than $1,500,000 to over 100 individuals in need. BBF has provided programming continuously for more than 7 years, ensuring access to life-changing exercise 2-3 times per week every week per year, at virtually no-cost to all program clients.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Bridging Bionics Foundation
Board of directorsas of 09/26/2023
Ms. Barbara Hoogenboom
Professor and Associate Chair in the Physical Therapy Department at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Term: 2020 - 2022
Mitchell Brogan
Rusty Crossland
Glenda Greenwald
Jennifer Montoya
Martha Philben
David Portman
Nate White
Anne Spellings
Dustin Anderson
Richard Peterson-Cremer
Barbara Hoogenboom
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.