Gift Planning
Planned Giving
Find out what types of assets make the best planned gifts. Learn about gifts of cash, securities and property.
Bob and Mary Are Giving Smarter and Achieving Their Dreams...Find Out How You Can Too!
Bob and Mary first met at Two-Bit Flicks, a 25-cent movie night held on Fridays in Brighton Lecture Hall. When the spring formal hosted by the women's dorm came around, Mary asked Bob to go with her. It was their first "official" date.
The rest, as the saying goes, is history. Or in Bob and Mary's case, it is natural history. That's because Emporia State also introduced them to a lifelong passion for the natural sciences.
Bob and Mary feel Emporia State was the catalyst for the life they've built together. Mary became a science educator for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. Bob founded and served as director of the Great Plains Nature Center and became a renowned nature photographer.
Now they want others to have the same opportunity they did. They want to help students come to ESU and discover a passion they can follow for the rest of their lives.
Bob and Mary found a simple and easy way to achieve this dream. When they set up their trust, they named Emporia State as a beneficiary.
What's your dream?
Learn how easy it is to make your dream a reality by naming Emporia State University in your will or trust. Contact Angela Fullen, Director of Planned Giving at the Emporia State University Foundation. She can answer your questions or help you get started. If you have already named Emporia State in your will or trust, let us know. We will make sure your gift does everything you want it to do.
"I would encourage anyone, if they are thinking about doing something like this, to contact the Foundation. For us, it has been a great experience." - Mary Butel
Getting Started is Easy
Not sure how to take the first step? We've got just the thing you need. Download your free Will and Estate Planning Guide. This guide is an easy way to get started on, or update, your estate plan. It will help you explore your options at your own pace. It's free, easy and yours to keep.
Download your copy today or contact Angela Fullen to request a printed copy.
Angela Fullen
Director of Planned Giving
Telephone: 620-341-6465
[email protected]
Savvy Living
Aids For Easier and Safer Driving
There are a number of inexpensive products you can purchase for your vehicle to help with issues that come with limited mobility. Here are some popular auto aids to consider.
Entry and Exit Aids
For those who have a difficult time entering and exiting a vehicle, there are a variety of support handles and special seat cushions that can help.
One option is a portable support grab bar that inserts into the U-shaped striker plate on the doorframe to make entering and exiting a little easier. Another option is a support handle that straps around the top of the door window frame. A rotating or swiveling seat cushion may also help to pivot more easily in and out of vehicles.
Rear Vision Improvements
To help those with neck and back range of motion problems, which make looking over the shoulder to back-up or merge into traffic difficult, there are special mirrors and back-up cameras available for installation.
To widen rear visibility and eliminate blind spots, additional safety mirrors can clip on to existing rearview mirrors. You may find multiple types of mirrors, ranging from larger panoramic views to smaller mirrors meant to minimize blind spots by adding a small mirror in a corner of the sideview mirrors.
Many drivers find it helpful to add a backup camera. Finding a backup camera with features such as night vision is especially helpful. You may want to look for features such as night vision. The backup camera attaches to a rear license plate and comes with a small monitor that mounts to the dash or windshield. When the vehicle is in reverse, it sends live images wirelessly to the monitor so you can see what is behind you.
Seat Belt Extenders
Seat belt extension products can also make buckling up a little easier. You may need to find a specific extender for the make and model of your vehicle to ensure compatibility. Typically, the extender will fit into the seat belt buckle receiver to add a few inches of length, making it easier to fasten. Another option for seatbelt accessibility is adding an extension handle that attaches to the seat belt strap to make it easier to reach.
Gripping Devices
If you have hand arthritis that makes gripping difficult or painful, consider finding a steering wheel cover that fits over the steering wheel to make it larger, softer and easier to grip. For help twisting open gas caps, you may benefit from the use of a tool that works like a wrench to loosen and tighten caps.
Professional Help
If you need more assistance or specialized recommendations, consider contacting a driver rehabilitation specialist trained to evaluate drivers and provide safety and driving equipment suggestions.
In addition to the types of aids mentioned in this column, there is also a range of adaptive driving equipment that can be professionally installed on a vehicle – like swing-out swivel seats, pedal extenders, hand controls and more – to help people with various abilities. Search online for "driver rehabilitation specialist" to locate one in your area.
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