Last week, WITH Foundation invited local grantees, community partners, disability advocates, and other funders to a holiday reception to show gratitude for their work, and also to share updates of the foundation’s busy and productive year. The reception was held at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California.
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A Hispanic man sitting sideways in his wheelchair with a service dog turns to look forward.
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Guide for Nonprofits, people with disabilities comprise more than 19 percent of the people living in the United States.
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Collage of faces of members of WITH’s Self-Advocate Advisory Committee, individuals with a variety of skin and hair colors.
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day, a celebration of philanthropy that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy—and all those involved in the philanthropic process—makes to our [Read more…]
We are very proud of our Self-Advocate Advisory Committee, and for the value each member adds to our organization. The committee 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 [Read more…]
Palo Alto, CA, October 17, 2018 — The WITH Foundation is pleased to announce that close to $258,000 will be awarded to six organizations as a result of their previous open cycle. These grants will fund a variety of programs that promote comprehensive and accessible healthcare for [Read more…]
Representatives from WITH Foundation, as part of our Digital Health Initiative, attended the 12th Annual Global Body Computing Conference September 28 at USC. The annual event is designed for those seeking modern healthcare solutions and is known for creating and cultivating ideas that turn into sustainable industry trends.
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Back in 2016, The WITH Foundation provided a 2-year grant to the Lurie Center for Autism – Massachusetts General Hospital for a project to advance their Autism Care Collaborative (ACC) to address the healthcare needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across [Read more…]
A Toolkit for Primary Care of Adults with I/DD
Back in 2013, The WITH Foundation provided funding to the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for the creation of an electronic toolkit for primary care of adults with developmental disabilities. The project has been a success and continues to evolve. We’re proud to share this update.
The Idea
Adults with intellectual [Read more…]
An increasing number of US households are embracing digital voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Cortana and Siri. This rising prevalence of home-based voice assistants has led some healthcare experts to wonder whether Alexa can go beyond just playing music and dimming the lights, to actually helping patients in need. Can [Read more…]