As I spent time at the recent Disabilities Expo, I had some wonderful ‘confirming’ moments, and some even better ‘aha’ moments. I was fortunate to... Read more » Read More...

AWS Foundation and disability self-advocates from 10 area disability service providers presented donations to over 30 nonprofits. Disability self-advocates are people with disabilities who advocate... Read more » Read More...

My work has me always scanning for stories related to inclusion and disability. There are often feel-good stories of success in challenging situations or those... Read more » Read More...

Saturday, May 13th from 10:00-3:00 at the Memorial Coliseum Did you know that the Disabilities Expo is for anyone, not just those with disabilities and... Read more » Read More...

Since our last newsletter, the mother of disability rights died at 75 years old. The Washington Post labeled her as “a badass.” March is Disability... Read more » Read More...

For Disability Awareness Month, we had people with disabilities fill out a questionnaire so that we could get to know them and share their stories... Read more » Read More...

Implicit Bias

March 22, 2023

A colleague recently talked with me about her concerns when she hears uninformed statements and disparaging comments regarding people with disabilities. She feels very comfortable... Read more » Read More...

It’s often said that one doesn’t know what they don’t know until someone shows them what they are missing. Awareness is the significant piece that... Read more » Read More...

Fort Wayne, Ind. (March 7, 2023) – AWS Foundation awarded Audiences Unlimited the annual Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant in the amount of $21,350 for individuals... Read more » Read More...

If you have been to the AWS Foundation office this year, you have surely noticed our giant Big Bird in the lobby. Since last November,... Read more » Read More...