DaimlerChrysler Donates New 2006 Dodge Charger to Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
03 Novembre 2005 - 2:05PM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a special
presentation that included Frank Ewasyshyn, DaimlerChrysler
Executive Vice President -- Manufacturing, DaimlerChrysler today
donated a 2006 Dodge Charger to the Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan (RIM). The gift of the Dodge Charger will be used to help
patients recovering from a disabling injury or illness regain their
ability to operate and use a motor vehicle. RIM is one of the
nation's largest freestanding, academic hospitals specializing in
rehabilitation medicine and research. The Institute focuses on
helping people rebuild their lives after a serious illness or
injury such as a stroke, spinal cord or brain injury. The center
provides services for 1,600 patients a year. The Dodge Charger will
be placed inside RIM's "Rehab Village," an interactive therapeutic
module that helps persons with disabilities learn skills for
independent community living. In addition to helping patients learn
how to transfer in and out of a vehicle from a wheelchair or
walker, they also will learn basic car maintenance skills such as
changing the oil. "At DaimlerChrysler, diversity is a basic part of
our business and oftentimes, people with disabilities are
overlooked as a part of our diverse society," said Ewasyshyn. "When
we respond to the driving needs of our customers, including people
with disabilities, we make the commitment to build cars and trucks
that everyone can drive and enjoy. Our 'Automobility' program helps
us do that." "Rehab Village" also will feature a DaimlerChrysler
product kiosk that offers information on DaimlerChrysler vehicles,
adaptive equipment and installers. DaimlerChrysler started its
"Automobility" program in 1987, making it the first of its kind in
the industry. The program provides cash incentives to people with
disabilities who need to upfit their vehicles. The Dodge Charger
and all Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge products, can be upfitted to
meet the needs of drivers who require specialized equipment to
remain mobile. "Automobility" offers up to $1,000 for the retail
purchase or lease of adaptive driving or passenger equipment
installed on a new eligible vehicle. "We are extremely grateful to
DaimlerChrysler for providing us with this wonderful gift," said
Terry Reiley, President of the Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan. "Community mobility is one of the first steps on the road
to recovery, and helps our patients become active, productive and
inclusive members of our community. We thank DaimlerChrysler for
sharing that commitment with us." For more information, please
contact "Automobility" at (800) 255-9877. DATASOURCE:
DaimlerChrysler CONTACT: Curtrise Garner, +1-248-512-2712, , or
David Elshoff, +1-248-512-2690, , both of Chrysler Group Web site:
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/
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