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Did you know that:
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The WITH Foundation Board of Directors invited local grantees, community partners, disability advocates and other funders to [Read more…]
In 2015, WITH Foundation provided funding to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to support the health care initiatives of the ASAN Disability Policy Center, including the creation of four health policy tool kits focusing on different [Read more…]
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Who: The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG-USA), a group of health professionals committed to promoting the optimal health care and wellness of individuals with DS across the lifespan.
DSMIG-USA [Read more…]
We are seeking an administrative fellow to provide general support for Foundation staff as well as work on two initiatives of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The first is our Funder Education Initiative, an effort to inform and educate the funding community on [Read more…]
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Who: The University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities
What they do: The Center for Disabilities advocates for increased self-determination, independence and a satisfying quality of life for people with disabilities. Their experienced team of experts offer training, [Read more…]
WITH recently expanded its Self-Advocate Advisory Committee (SAAC), which, among other things, reviews the proposals that the Foundation receives and provides input on whether or not applicants should receive funding, and whether a proposal is designed well for people with disabilities.
Today’s conversation is with SAAC member Jessica Jimenez.
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The National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) has inducted 24 individuals and four organizations into the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame.
The honorees — nominated by their mentees — were selected based on their [Read more…]
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This month is the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As we celebrate and appreciate the protections the ADA affords people with disabilities, the staff at WITH have also been contemplating the connections between [Read more…]
WITH Foundation (formerly known as The Special Hope Foundation) was created to provide financial support to organizations that promote the establishment of comprehensive health care for adults with developmental disabilities designed to address their unique and fundamental needs.
Curious about the grants we have awarded? [Read more…]