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...

Diversity in Media

February 21, 2023

I, like Patti, loved watching Sesame Street grow, and I cherish what it has taught generations of children (and probably some adults). My son grew... Read more » Read More...

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...