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DocuSign Envelope ID: E30588DE- A1BC- 443D- A5C4- 3BE790331500 <br />EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br />SafeSport training by Team USA, Background Checked. BIIS staff and Board have <br />a broad variety of expertise from Therapeutic Rec., Sports Management, Marketing, <br />O.T., and more. Perhaps more importantly, we have several staff /coaches who have <br />disability themselves and know the journey from injury to recovery. Creating an <br />inclusive and diverse environment, together, we support the work of Bridge II Sports. <br />h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br />implementation timeline. <br />Boccia is a weekly, year -round and seasonal sport that takes place at Chapel Hill <br />Community Center (CHCC) and the Bond Park Community Center (BPCC). <br />Residents living in Orange County /Chapel Hill /Carrboro are members of both <br />programs. BIIS provides 40 practices annually and hosts one tournament. BIIS <br />collaborates with UNC Chapel Hill's "Bridge the Gap" tournament by providing <br />qualified staff, equipment and event guidance. BIIS coached two boccia athletes to <br />compete at nationals in 2017. <br />Air Rifle and Archery are hosted at the BIIS offices located in Orange County. BIIS <br />provides 40 practices annually and two tournaments in both sports. BIIS would like <br />to expand wheelchair basketball to Orange County, enabling an inclusive program <br />for the community. Accessible space is being researched. <br />i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br />program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br />BIIS enhances all community populations by cultivating opportunities for an <br />underserved population and educating the community at large through inclusive <br />play. We emphasize the need for better health options for the community of people <br />with disabilities while simultaneously serving adapted sports programs. <br />Programming, events, competition and outreach opportunities enhance the future <br />for these individuals by giving them tools to access success. Through sports, our <br />athletes gain tenacity, confidence and joy to help them independently navigate and <br />succeed in life. To date, 92% of our youth attend college or tech school. <br />BIIS also emphasizes the need for civic participation in helping to bridge the gap for <br />a more inclusive, dynamic community. By engaging county residents and students <br />in our services, volunteers and supporters gain firsthand experience and knowledge <br />into how to empower those living with disabilities. <br />j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced <br />allocation is recommended. <br />Without BIIS programming, there are few to no opportunities for individuals with <br />disabilities to engage in health- related activities. BIIS benefits the community with <br />disabilities by offering the only adapted sports programming in the Triangle. Without <br />requested funding, programs would not be able to run and people with physical <br />disabilities would not be able to participate in accessible programs. <br />k) What percentage of your target population is low- moderate income? Based on data in our <br />CRM, over 50% are identified as low- moderate income. <br />Agency Information 1/22/2018 10:12:15 AM Page 14 of 30 <br />