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Mission Statement	Rates	Memberships
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Brief Overview

It is our belief that a barrier free facility is needed where people with disabilities, their families and friends can go and have an enjoyable vacation and try out new assistive technology. Since most existing facilities are summer camps, Sky Ranch has been created, as a Non-Profit, multipurpose 'High Tech' barrier free affordable family campground. It's mission, to provide the ultimate barrier free facility for: camping, recreation, and conferences. It is designed to be fun, safe and family oriented.

To be located in Northern Ohio, Sky Ranch will be a premier barrier free facility that will be totally accessible and loaded with assistive technology. As an example, the cabins will be automated. Each will have power doors, remote control lights and appliances, power lift for transfers, call buttons for assistance, roll-in showers and generator backup for life dependent equipment. Nature trails will be paved for wheelchair access. All activities will have adaptive equipment so everyone will be able to participate. The playground will have ramps and wheelchair swings. Cabins and campsites will also have an Internet access via a local area network. In the future, Sky Ranch will be building an accessible miniature golf course and swimming pool. Sky Ranch will serve the disabled population as a test bed of the most innovative adaptive equipment of all types of working, living, and recreational activities.

What's New

• Raffle Winner Announced
• Reprint of Article in NEWSNET magazine
• Charter Memberships are soon to be available
• Personalized Pavers are available
• New responses from our Survey

Mission Statement

• Sky Ranch is built with the mission to provide the best barrier free camping, recreation, and conference facilities that are fun, safe and family oriented.
• Sky Ranch is to serve the disabled population as a test bed of the most innovative adaptive equipment for all types of working, living and recreational activities.
• Sky Ranch is an educational forum for disability issues.

Sky Ranch Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation Incorporated in the State of Ohio. All funds donated to Sky Ranch are tax deductable and are accounted by the firm of Hudak & Vrana, CPA's.

Sky Ranch Inc. Location & Site Plan

Sky Ranch is in the process of purchasing about 100 acres in Northern Ohio. This location was chosen because of it's close proximity to Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus, Ohio. A population of approximately 6 million people will be within 1 to 2 hours driving distance.

Location

Aerial View

Site Plan

Sky Ranch Summer Activities

• Story Telling by Campfire
• Astronomy, Star Gazing
• Exercise, Art & Computer Classes
• Remote Control Flying, Boating, Racing
• Fishing, Swimming, Tennis
• Volley Ball, Miniature Golf
• Movie Nights, Dances
• Nature Walks

Barrier Free Facilities

• Power Doors at every building and cabin
• Height adjustable tables and work benches
• Remote control operation of cabin lights and appliances
• Paved Road and Hard Packed Nature Trails
• Accessible Playground
• Call Buttons at every cabin and campsite
• Power Backup at selected campsites and cabins
• Auditory prompts for most equipment
• Roll-in Unisex showers

Technology & Trees

All sites will have water, electricity, cable hook up, local area network hook up, firewood, and with a field pass to the remote control flying field. Family Rate is for 2 to 6 people. All classes are free to Sky Ranch overnight guest. Cabins will be automated. Each will have power doors, remote control lights and appliances, power lifts for transfers, call buttons for assistance, roll-in showers, shower chairs, and generator backup for life dependant equipment. As part of the check-in, the proper assistive technology to use the automation of the cabin will be issued.

Campsites and cabins will have Internet access via a local area network.

Floor Plan

3D Cabin View

Proposed Sky Ranch Overnight & Seasonal Rates

                 Nightly       Weekly       Seasonal
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Tent
   Single        $19.00       $114.00        $855.00
   Family        $23.00       $138.00       $1035.00
Camper/RV      
  Single         $21.00       $126.00        $945.00
  Family         $25.00       $150.00       $1125.00
Cabin
  Single         $35.00       $210.00          n/a
  Family         $42.00       $252.00          n/a

Sky Ranch Is Coming and Your Opinion Counts!

We are asking for your help in making sure that we do not overlook any details that will guarantee that this is the most usable facility in the country. Here is what we need you to do:

1. Please take a moment to look over the Sky Ranch Home Page.
2. Then, please fill out our survey and forward it to SkyRanch1@AOL.COM. Please feel free to E-mail any additional comments, suggestions or funding sources.

Here is what other people have said. Thank you for your time. Your opinion counts!

Membership / Grants for Sky Ranch Inc.

Sky Ranch Inc. is a membership / grant funded project. Once the buildings are completed, it will be totally self supportive from memberships and rental fees. If you are interested in becoming a member of Sky Ranch or investing in the future of Sky Ranch please contact by E-Mail or write our winter headquarters:

Sky Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Therefore, gifts to Sky Ranch qualify for maximum tax advantages as allowed by law. Because the tax codes affect individuals in different ways, person considering a gift to Sky Ranch should consult their financial counslers.