http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE- Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research In terms of reaching teachers, I would look at talking with universities and programs that certify teachers. Most have listserves that they use to communicate with graduates, and teachers are always looking for new resources. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:01:54 -0600 advice http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice2277 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice2277 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Thu, 29 May 2008 22:21:22 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7405 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7405 I don't mean to be a spoil sport but I'm not certain I understand what you want funding for. From the looks of it -and this isn't a criticism (really)- your list amounts to an infusion of capital to perhaps cover operating costs for your existing business goals. Can you be more specific? You mention product development for example. What products do you have in mind? Can you develop a short list of higher priorities? If you're looking for ways to improve sales to your existing business, I have some ideas. For one thing, you could develop suggestions for gifts for certain kinds of kids according to disability. Or even under "information" make purchasing suggestions. Assume someone knows nothing. Why would a weighted vest be a good gift for an autistic child? I know but not everyone does. Make it easy for people who are compassionate but poorly informed. Another idea, as you're focusing on PDDs, few who have this grow out of them. Why not toys and therapy for adults too? I love those latex bands and nobody makes weighted vests in my size :) ... Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:19 -0600 advice http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice2132 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice2132 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Sun, 25 May 2008 00:50:01 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7319 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7319 I agree with inventorspot, contact you local news channel, and tell them you have an interesting story and a unique company and have them feature you in a news piece. Fri, 23 May 2008 11:48:01 -0600 advice http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice2096 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice2096 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Fri, 23 May 2008 11:46:49 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7305 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7305 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Thu, 22 May 2008 13:04:19 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7288 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7288 I would try reaching out by writing articles on children with special needs and posting them on free article sites, with links to your site. Also, local news is always looking for good stories. Something like this is sure to be interesting to news programs especially on slow news days. I would definitely see if they would be interested in promoting a program to do good. Good luck, Michelle InventorSpot.com - #1 Advice Resource Site for Inventors Thu, 15 May 2008 11:45:08 -0600 advice http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice1955 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice1955 why not start a forum so that your customers can see all your great ideas and also give feedback. Wed, 14 May 2008 10:44:24 -0600 advice http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice1928 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice1928 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Wed, 14 May 2008 10:43:36 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7139 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7139 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Wed, 14 May 2008 05:54:11 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7133 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7133 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Tue, 13 May 2008 21:13:46 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7127 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7127 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Tue, 13 May 2008 14:18:52 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7112 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7112 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Mon, 12 May 2008 14:20:47 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7075 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7075 There are alot of organiztions out there that offer seedfunding to vast arrays of startups.. Investors and firms around the country may be interested in your product. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:51:48 -0600 advice http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice1866 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#advice1866 Every child counts,and the 6 million+ American kids with special needs deserve to get help and feel and look good too!For decades,families,schools,and pediatric therapists have been forced to pay high prices and tolerate uneven product quality since they are a captive audience in a small marketplace.Fun and Function is demonstrating a whole new way of doing business,by offering AFFORDABLE and durable therapeutic toys, educational resources and clothing to facilitate each child's development. Our therapists work with designers and children to create products that meet the distinctive needs of our customers.And,we unite communities with information-sharing on blogs,e-newsletter and research Thu, 08 May 2008 22:07:40 -0600 comment http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7010 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#comment7010 Getting the good news out to therapists, teachers and parents. Thu, 08 May 2008 21:44:39 -0600 challenge http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#challenge1634 http://ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2224-FunandFunction-com-AFFORDABLE-#challenge1634