Two questions come to mind for any parent/guardian getting to know those working with their child: “Do you care about my child?” and “Do you... Read more » Read More...

How do we teach our children to appreciate differences? This week, AWS Foundation dedicated one of the dozen buddy benches across the region. This is... Read more » Read More...

From the CEO: Loneliness

August 22, 2018

It is not uncommon for me to read the obituaries of strangers. Sometimes the pictures catch my attention, or their ages, or some key word.... Read more » Read More...

From the CEO: Bravery

July 25, 2018

Maybe youve heard Eleanor Roosevelts philosophy: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” It served as my mantra on more than one fear-filled occasion... Read more » Read More...

From the CEO: Labels

April 17, 2018

It was two months after my college graduation. I was an RN on an orthopedic trauma floor, and we received a call from the emergency... Read more » Read More...

AWS Foundation, in collaboration with the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Embassy Theatre, Arts United and Fort Wayne TinCaps, will now provide sensory friendly kits... Read more » Read More...

My husband and I enjoy going to movies and try to see each of the Oscar nominated films at this time of year. 2017 had... Read more » Read More...

In January, many of us watched President Trumps State of the Union address. We saw many invited guests stand and be recognized during his hour... Read more » Read More...

Earlier this year, I visited Kitty Hawk, North Carolina and learned a little more of the story of the Wright Brothers and their first flight.... Read more » Read More...

From the CEO: Education

August 17, 2017

When I was born in the time of poodle skirts and Elvis Presley, infants born with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) were often institutionalized or... Read more » Read More...