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DocuSign Envelope ID: E30588DE -A1 BC- 443D- A5C4- 3BE790331500 <br />EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br />BI IS Program Staff and Tier 1 Volunteers go through many trainings and are Certified <br />in Darkness to Light, CPR /First Aid, AED, Concussion Training by the CDC, <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 />x) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br />implementation timeline. <br />BIIS hosts many competitions over the course of a year to include Valor Games SE <br />(UNC), Paddle Lake Crabtree, Winter Classic, Hog Wild, Goal Ball, Boccia, Archery <br />and Air Rifle local competitions. These competitions include community members, <br />students, and people with disabilities in a competitive space educating all on the <br />ability of disability. Some of these events engage large corporations and companies <br />creating opportunity to educate on disability in the workplace. This is a positive and <br />wholistic approach. BIIS also provides demos at UNC Chapel Hill, collaborates with <br />the student led project "Bridge the Gap," and collaborates with Orange County <br />schools to bring students adapted sports education days. <br />y) 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. We emphasize the need for better health options for the <br />disabled community while simultaneously serving adapted sports programs. <br />Programming, events, competition and outreach opportunities enhance the future for <br />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. <br />z) 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 of <br />people with disabilities by offering the only adapted sports competition in the <br />Triangle. Without requested funding, programs would not be able to run and people <br />with physical disabilities would not be able to participate in competition. Without <br />competition, there is no reason to train. These are crucial experiences for the <br />development of a child, or the recovery after injury to see that one can live <br />successfully with independence while having a disability. Competition has been a <br />huge motivation for our injured military community to rediscover their physical ability <br />as a warrior. This has been one area that is most effective for military to engage. <br />aa) What percentage of your target population is low- moderate income? <br />PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/22/2018 10:12:15 AM Page 22 of 30 <br />