PEAC – Michigan Volunteers

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PEAC

Children and Youth Services, Social Justice, Equity: Disability Services

10 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Phone (734) 484 - 2758

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Our mission	Programs To Educate All Cyclists Is Dedicated To Empowering Individuals With Disabilities Through Cycling, Active Transportation, And Self-advocacy Education.

Opportunities	Riding with students One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly Teens, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Physical, Outdoor On-site, Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Teaching how to ride Assist in teaching students with disabilities to ride bikes. The Summer Cycling Program is a specific program held that teaches students skills ranging from the basics of riding like braking and balance to the more complex skills of community riding and using the bike as a mode of transportation. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Outdoor On-site, Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Mechanics Program Working with students learning basic mechanics skills Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Indoor, Outdoor Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Office Administration Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Office work On-site Weekdays Advocacy PEAC students have been on boards related to accessibility for the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), and other committees related to transportation and accessibility. Every year, students attend one day events for advocacy like the League of Michigan Bicyclists’ Bicycle & Trail Advocacy Day. Through advocacy, students work to create more accessible communities where various modes of transportation and infrastructure are provided. One-time Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals Virtual, Event support None Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Transit & other active transportation trips Teaching young people, ages 14 to 26, with developmental disabilities how to independently walk, bus, and bike through their community. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Outdoor On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Assisting with bicycle repair One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Physical Skilled Weekdays, Weekends

How you help	Volunteering with PEAC is a unique chance to support Michiganders with disabilities and make friends along the way.

About us	We’re a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Ypsilanti, Michigan that advocates for transportation equity for Michiganders with disabilities. Our travel training programs teach people have to ride bikes and public transit safely and independently.