Author / Colleen Berlingieri

Posts by Colleen Berlingieri

I am a Mom, Disability Advocate and Entrepreneur. I earned my degree in Recreation Therapy at Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology in Ontario Canada. I am the President of Big Harvest Distributing LLC. which owns the FATWHEELS brand as well as several holdings in both the USA & Canada. I am dedicated to empowering individuals with, (& without), disabilities - it is the driving force behind my company & all that I do.
by Colleen Berlingieri

Anything is Possible

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A parent recently sent me this email:

“ …I cannot thank you enough the creators of fat wheels. For the first time my 11- year-old autistic boy rode a bike. They taught him how to pedal and maneuver at school using a special needs tricycle. So moving on to his 20″ bike supported by fat wheels was easy for him. Please pass on my gratitude to your company owners. You guys are not selling wheels, you are helping parents like me see what they never thought was possible.” –    Vivek Saran Columbus, Ohio

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by Colleen Berlingieri

Hello? Is Anybody Out There?

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I am what they call “Old School.”  I have been dragged kicking and screaming into the new age of technology.  However, I had an “aha” moment last week when all the planets aligned, the clouds parted and I truly saw the “miracle” of social media and the positive effect it can have on a family dealing with disability.

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