activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 9
- Construction and deployment of all-terrain wheelchairs Orthotic and Prosthetic ServicesOperates a construction shop in Nogales, Mexico to build and distribute RoughRider wheelchairs designed for use in developing countries, providing mobility solutions to individuals with mobility challenges in Sonora, Mexico.
- Construction and deployment of all-terrain wheelchairsOperates a construction shop in Nogales, Mexico to build RoughRider wheelchairs designed for use in developing countries and provides wheelchairs to individuals with mobility challenges in Sonora, Mexico to promote mobility and independence.
- Cross-border hearing health care program Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsOperates a hearing health care program in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, serving patients from infants to geriatric individuals through volunteer collaboration between Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, including supervision of audiology and Spanish interpreting graduate students from the University of Arizona.
- Cross-border hearing health care program Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsOperates a hearing health care program in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, serving patients from infants to geriatric individuals through volunteer collaboration between Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, including supervision of audiology and interpreting students from the University of Arizona.
- International clinical outreach Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsEngages in international outreach by volunteering clinical skills in Mexico, supporting direct patient care and training efforts.
- Orthotic and Prosthetic services in underserved areas Orthotic and Prosthetic ServicesProvides Orthotic and Prosthetic services to populations in Mexico who lack readily available access to such resources, including through international outreach and clinical volunteering.
- Orthotic and Prosthetic services in underserved areas Orthotic and Prosthetic ServicesProvides Orthotic and Prosthetic services to populations in Mexico who lack readily available access to such resources.
- Orthotic and Prosthetic services in underserved areas Orthotic and Prosthetic ServicesProvides Orthotic and Prosthetic services to populations in Mexico lacking readily available resources, including through international outreach and volunteer clinical services.
- Production and distribution of prosthetic devices in Mexico Orthotic and Prosthetic ServicesProduces hundreds of prosthetic devices per month in Mexico using locally trained craftsmen and provides them to individuals with disabilities, with devices built by people who use similar devices.
capacity building · 3
- Cross-border organizational structure Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsOperates a U.S.-based NGO with a sister organization in Mexico to support cross-border medical device production, clinical services, and volunteer operations.
- Cross-border organizational structure and capacity Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsOperates a U.S.-based NGO with a sister organization in Mexico to support cross-border medical device production, service delivery, and volunteer coordination.
- Cross-border organizational structure and capacity Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsOperates a U.S.-based NGO with a sister organization in Mexico to support cross-border operations, enabling medical device production, clinical services, and volunteer coordination.
strategies · 26
how they think
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- Affordability-Based Pricing affordability-based_pricingThe organization utilizes a sliding-scale payment model for medical devices, adjusting costs based on a family's ability to pay to ensure accessibility.
- Affordability-Based Pricing affordability-based_pricingThe organization uses a sliding-scale payment model for medical devices, adjusting costs based on a family's ability to pay to ensure accessibility.
- Affordability-Based Pricing affordability-based_pricingUtilizes a sliding-scale payment model for medical devices, adjusting costs based on a family's ability to pay to ensure accessibility.
- Binational Organizational Structure binational_organization_structureOperates through a binational structure with a U.S.-based NGO and a sister organization in Mexico to facilitate cross-border humanitarian work and support disability inclusion projects.
- Binational Organizational Structure binational_organization_structureThe organization operates through a binational structure, with a U.S.-based NGO and a sister organization in Mexico, to facilitate cross-border humanitarian work and support disability inclusion projects.
- Binational Organizational Structure binational_organization_structureThe organization operates through a binational structure, with a U.S.-based NGO and a sister organization in Mexico, to facilitate cross-border humanitarian work and disability inclusion projects.
- Capacity Building for Self-Sufficiency capacity_building_for_self_sufficiencyBuilds local capacity by training individuals, such as Mexican craftsmen, to produce medical devices independently, promoting long-term self-sufficiency in the communities served.
- Capacity Building for Self-Sufficiency capacity_building_for_self_sufficiencyThe organization focuses on building local capacity by training individuals, such as Mexican craftsmen, to produce medical devices independently, promoting long-term self-sufficiency within the community.
- Culturally Sensitive and Integrated Care culturally_sensitive_careImproves healthcare equity by building trust and applying a culturally sensitive, shared vision among stakeholders in underserved populations, and integrates specialized services like hearing health into existing humanitarian projects to enable cross-border delivery.
- Culturally Sensitive and Integrated Care culturally_sensitive_careThe organization improves healthcare equity by building trust and applying a culturally sensitive, shared vision among stakeholders in underserved populations, integrating hearing health services into existing humanitarian projects to enable cross-border service delivery.
- Culturally Sensitive and Integrated Care culturally_sensitive_careThe organization improves healthcare equity by building trust and applying a culturally sensitive, shared vision among stakeholders in underserved populations, integrating hearing health care services into existing humanitarian projects to enable cross-border service delivery.
- Disability Inclusion for Full Potential disability_inclusionAims to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are included in school, work, and society by providing assistance and mobility aids, believing that with support, they can reach their full potential.
- Disability Inclusion for Full Potential disability_inclusionThe organization aims to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are included in school, work, and society by providing assistance and mobility aids, believing that with support, they can reach their full potential and achieve independence.
- Disability Inclusion for Full Potential disability_inclusionThe organization aims to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are included in school, work, and society by providing assistance and mobility aids, believing that with support, they can reach their full potential.
- Employment-Integrated Production employment-integrated_productionThe organization trains and employs individuals with disabilities to build medical devices for others with similar disabilities, integrating employment with the production of assistive technology.
- Employment-Integrated Production employment-integrated_productionThe organization trains and employs individuals with disabilities to build medical devices for others with similar disabilities, integrating employment with the production of essential equipment.
- Employment-Integrated Production employment-integrated_productionTrains and employs individuals with disabilities to build medical devices for others with similar disabilities, fostering both employment and the creation of needed equipment.
- Local Capacity Building for Self-Sufficiency capacity_building_for_self_sufficiencyThe organization focuses on building local capacity by training Mexican craftsmen to produce medical devices independently, promoting long-term self-sufficiency within the community.
- Phased Program Development phased_program_developmentThe organization follows a phased development model to expand services incrementally, starting with one type of medical device and gradually adding others, along with new health services.
- Phased Program Development phased_program_developmentThe organization employs a phased development model to incrementally expand its services, starting with one area (e.g., wheelchair production) and gradually adding others (e.g., prosthetics, orthotics, hearing health services).
- Phased Program Development phased_program_developmentExpands services incrementally through a phased development model, starting with core offerings like wheelchair production and gradually adding new services such as prosthetics, orthotics, and hearing health.
- Social Business Model for Sustainability social_business_modelThe organization operates with a social business model designed to achieve long-term financial sustainability while delivering its social mission.
- Social Business Model for Sustainability social_business_modelOperates with a social business model to achieve long-term financial sustainability, ensuring continued provision of services.
- Social Business Model for Sustainability social_business_modelThe organization operates with a social business model to achieve long-term financial sustainability, ensuring continued service delivery.
- Sustainable Clinic with User Involvement sustainable_clinic_with_user_involvementThe organization focuses on creating a sustainable clinic that provides equipment and actively involves the people using the devices in their creation, fostering ownership and relevance.
- Sustainable Clinic with User Involvement sustainable_clinic_with_user_involvementThe organization focuses on creating a sustainable clinic that provides necessary equipment and actively involves the people who will be using the devices in their creation process.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Hearing Health Clinic
Provides hearing evaluations and low-cost hearing aids to children and adults in Nogales, Sonora, staffed by U.S. and Mexican professionals and students
Prosthetics and Orthotics Program
Trains and employs local individuals to fabricate and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices for amputees and others with mobility impairments
Wheelchair Production
Builds durable, all-terrain wheelchairs (RoughRiders) in Nogales, MX, designed for rough terrain in developing regions
relationships · 14
who they work with
- ASHA Network — Published in ASHA's Perspectives journal, indicating professional affiliation or recognition within the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association network.
- Apfel and Associates, PC Partner — Founding Attorney of Apfel and Associates, PC is a board member.
- Borderlandia Partner — Director and co-founder of Borderlandia is a board member.
- DIF Nogales Sonora Partner — Co-sponsored the 2008 Border Conference on Disabilities that led to the founding of ARSOBO.
- EGI Development Partner — Founder and President of EGI Development is a board member and supports ARSOBO's marketing and business development.
- Hanger Clinic Partner — Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist is Tucson Residency Director; Certified Orthotist & Regional Director is from the Southwest Region; Prosthetist & Orthotist practices with the clinic.
- Hanger Prosthetics Partner — Partnered with ARSOBO to provide materials and training for prosthetic production in Mexico.
- Mexican government Government — Recognized by governmental authorities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border
- Sister NGO in Mexico Partner — Collaborates with a sister NGO in Mexico as part of a binational organizational structure.
- Sonoran UCEED Partner — Co-sponsored the 2008 Border Conference on Disabilities that led to the founding of ARSOBO.
- U.S. government Government — Recognized by governmental authorities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border
- University of Arizona Partner — Co-founder is a Professor Emeritus (Pediatrics and Public Health) at the university; Physical Therapist is a lecturer and associate faculty in the Family and Community Medicine Department; Clinical Audiologist is an Assistant Clinical Professor and supervises students from the university.
- University of Arizona Center for Excellence in Disabilities (UCEDD) Funder — Initially sponsored ARSOBO in 2008.
- Whirlwind Wheelchair International Partner — Designer of the RoughRider wheelchair used in ARSOBO's construction shop.