AskPatty's very own President, Jody DeVere was appointed United Spinal Association's Board of Directors at its December 2007 meeting. Ms. DeVere already chairs the United Spinal Association Motorsports
Committee, which encourages people with disabilities, including persons
who use adaptive automotive equipment, to participate in competitive
motorsports. This committee also cultivates partnerships within the
motorsports industry to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries and
disorders.
Ms. DeVere has more than 25 years of achievement as a successful
entrepreneur focused on sales and marketing leadership, including 10
years developing web-based business solutions across diverse
industries, not the least of which is AskPatty.com, our own female
friendly site, which provides advice to women from an expert panel of
women in the automotive industry about car buying, selling, repair,
care, and safety.
Ms.
DeVere also serves as President of the Women's Automotive Association
International, an organization that supports upcoming women race car
drivers, diversity, and charitable giving, and provides scholarships
for young women seeking careers in the automotive industry.
"Supporting
the United Spinal Association has become a personal passion for me due
to my son's spinal cord injury in 2005 and diagnosis of Multiple
Sclerosis in 2000," stated Jody DeVere. "The many United Spinal
Association services, educational programs, and opportunities to
improve the quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries or
disorders have truly made a huge difference in our own lives
personally. It is an honor and a privilege to serve in my new role as a
member of the board of directors."
United Spinal Association
is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life
for all Americans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. For over 60
years, we have fought for veteran's rights and for the rights of all
individuals with disabilities. We played a significant role in writing
the Americans with Disabilities Act, and made important contributions
to the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. Our
initiatives in research and education, government policy and
legislation, civil rights and advocacy, accessibility and architectural
design, and competitive athletics ensure that veterans and all
Americans with spinal cord injury and disease live healthier, more
independent and productive lives as active members of their
communities. For more information, please visit www.unitedspinal.org or call (800) 404-2898.
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