Helmets: Difference between revisions
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All states have a '''Department of Health''' and most of those have an '''Violence and Injury Prevention Program'''. As is typical of most government agencies, if they don't use budgeted money -- they lose it. So several times a year they are looking to spend money on something and distributing helmets is one of them. | All states have a '''Department of Health''' and most of those have an '''Violence and Injury Prevention Program'''. As is typical of most government agencies, if they don't use budgeted money -- they lose it. So several times a year they are looking to spend money on something and distributing helmets is one of them. | ||
=== [http://www.helmets.org/cheapies.htm Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute] === | === [http://www.helmets.org/cheapies.htm Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute] === |
Revision as of 16:53, 1 November 2007
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head.
Proper Helmet Fit
- Adjust the fit pads or ring
- Adjust the straps
Helmet Donations
Department of Health
All states have a Department of Health and most of those have an Violence and Injury Prevention Program. As is typical of most government agencies, if they don't use budgeted money -- they lose it. So several times a year they are looking to spend money on something and distributing helmets is one of them.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute maintains a list of inexpensive bicycle helmet providers.