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The Florida Grantor, Summer 2003

Motorcycle Specialty Tag to Benefit People with Disabilities

Motorcycle enthusiasts now have an opportunity to show their colors and show they care wherever they ride. Governor Jeb Bush recently signed legislation that creates Florida’s first specialty license tag for motorcycles. The proceeds from the sale of Florida’s first Bikers Care tag are designed to help improve the quality of life for Floridians with disabilities.

The 2003 legislature chose four statewide organizations to benefit from sales of the tag. The Able Trust will distribute the funds evenly among the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program, the Centers for Independent Living and Prevent Blindness Florida. The tag could raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for these organizations each year.

In early August, members of these organizations came together at Florida’s Old Capitol with ABATE Florida and HB 287 sponsor Representative Larry Cretul to celebrate the new tag. The event attracted dozens of bikers, disability leaders and statewide media coverage.

The red, white and blue Bikers Care tag will cost an additional $15 and will be available in early 2004. For more information about the tag, visit The Able Trust website at www.abletrust.org.