Growing up in a small town in Northwest Ohio, I experienced life in a very homogeneous community. As I grew older, I wanted to learn... Read more »Read More...
Indianapolis, Indiana — Mandy Drakeford, AWS Foundation Program Officer, has been selected as a member of the 2023 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute.... Read more »Read More...
Is building XYZ accessible for my aunt who uses a wheelchair? Will there be a family restroom available for my adult son who may need... Read more »Read More...
Most knowledge of accessibility stems from the ADA. I have written before about the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was pivotal legislation in 1990, but... Read more »Read More...
To quote the infamous Auntie Mame, “We need a little Christmas.” After subdued holiday activities of the last couple of pandemic-laden Decembers, activities are rolling... Read more »Read More...
Fort Wayne, IN ─ AWS Foundation recently awarded $1,026,945 in grants to 15 non-profit organizations that benefit individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities in... Read more »Read More...
I joined the world of philanthropy just 4 short years ago. Since November 15th is National Philanthropy Day it seemed like a good time to... Read more »Read More...
Her smile was contagious. It held such joy when it was shared. Who knew that behind that smile was a life that included institutionalization and... Read more »Read More...
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. In light of the title, we typically want to put our immediate thoughts and efforts around getting a job... Read more »Read More...
October is Disability Awareness Month. I was looking for a flash of inspiration for this month’s newsletter, so I Googled “Disability Employment Now.” I hoped... Read more »Read More...
