Fundashon Alton Paas is a non-profit organization founded 12 of September 2012 with the aim to raise awareness and work for a better quality of life for people with a spinal cord injury and other types of paralysis. Our vision is to create a future without limitations. That means a Curaçao where everyone can participate actively, living a good quality of life despite of any condition that might seem like a disability.
As organization we have different initiatives, projects and programs to achieve this vision.
Our programs
These are our ongoing programs
AP Center
The AP Center is a special exercise facility equipped to help people suffering from a paralysis. They can apply to one of our programs to get access to special equipment or certified trainers
Wheelee
Wheelee is a accessible vehicle that can transport someone in a wheelchair specially for social and recreational activities. Anytime, anywhere or any day at your service.
Korsou Aksesibel
This initiative is to improve the accessibility on the island. Related to this initiative we have published a guide for companies to see what they can do to be accessible. This guide can be downloaded for free on our website
Projects
See below some of our recent projects
Selebrá Abilidat
Mas ku 10mil hende na Kòrsou ta biba ku un desabilidat. Tin diferente di nan ku a pesar di nan sirkumstansia, tòg a logra sali pa dilanti ku nan bida. Sea ta via un trabou, negoshi, talento i asta motivashon positivo pa anda ku nan bida. Nashonnan Uni a proklamá Dia...
Projecto Zelfredzaamheid
E proyekto aki ta un proyekto annual di kual ta duna oportunidat na un grupo di persona pa pasa 6 luna den un programa di ehersisio intensivo huntu ku e trainernan sertifiká pa duna 'Activity-based training'. Na final e di e proyekto a pone un evento den sambil ku e...
Curacao Inclusion Project
Inclusion, The Spirit 2 win 2 together Introduction We believe in the ability, rights and duties of every person with a spinal cord injury. We have experienced that everyone with a spinal cord injury in some way needs special equipment, training or adaptations...
The Board
Alton Paas
Alton is the founder and chairman of Fundashon Alton Paas
Nephtaly Melfor
Nephtaly better known as Aina is the treasurer of Fundashon Alton Paas
Crisueña Gaari-Naaldijk
Crisueña is the 2nd treasurer of Fundashon Alton Paas
Angelique Trinidad-Harrigan
Angelique is part of the board of Fundashon Alton Paas as a commisioner.
Thirza Lourens
Thirza Lourens is a member of the board as a commissioner
Laura Leito
Laura Leito is the secretary of Fundashon Alton Paas.
The Advisory Board
Karel Tujeehut
Karel Tujeehut is a business advisor that supports Fundashon Alton Paas with advices on business and organizational strategies
Ellianne Dos Santos Rubio
Ellianne is a neurosergeon at Curacao Medical Center and supports Fundashon Alton Paas with advices on medical literature
Sandra Smith
Sandra Smith is a legal expert that supports Fundashon Alton Paas with advices and strategies regarding law and goverment.
Cesar Paas
Cesar is a expert in the field of human resources and supports Fundashon Alton Paas with advices on topics related to our staff and internal processes.
Paul de Sousa
Paul de Sousa is business development manager. With his wide network in the corporate world he supports Fundashon Alton Paas with contact’s and fundraising activities
Frank Girigori
More info coming soon…….
Partners
We are honored and grateful for the support of these organizations that believed in our vision and made a decision to make a difference. If you are an organization that also wants to be part of achieving this vision through a donation of product, service or financially, you can always contact us at our email info@fundashonaltonpaas.org
Bob Car Wash
Bob Car wash is a partner of us providing weekly car washes for Wheelee so that every costumer using our accessible transportation can get transportation in a clean vehicle.
Neuro Ex
Neuro Ex is our partner for the AP Center. Providing a certification programs for our trainers and also more support and guidance regarding activity-based training.
ARPO
ARPO is a partner supporting Wheelee with every body repairment for free so that we can maintain a good experience for every costumer.
IBIS Management
IBIS Management has created Fappi our smart portal to facilitate registering for our services.
Lobatech
Lobatech is one of our partners in the development of Fappi. Our mobile app to register and scan trips of Wheelee and excercise sessions at the AP Center.
Fortuna
We are a proud partner of Fortuna so that costumers of Fortuna that wants to donate their points to charity can choose our cause to donate their points and that will be converted to donations in ANG.
Reda Sosial
Reda Sosial is the main organization supporting us monthly with a donation to cover a part of our overhead cost to continue working on self-reliance of persons with a physical disability in mobility.
Kuki+Ko
Kuki+ko is our website provider. Supporting us with technical support and email service.