2019 Review

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I think we can all agree that 2019 was a very eventful year! WITH Foundation had a good year and we were pleased to provide almost $1 million to organizations that work for inclusive and transformative healthcare. 

We have so many highlights to share from 2019 that we’ve put them in 4 categories to make them digestible! 

Healthcare Models and Training

To learn about additional grantees,  please visit here.

Funder Education

Digital Health

  • In partnership with Sidebench, another iteration of the Universal Design Symposium & WITH Foundation’s Beta Day was held.
  • WITH & Sidebench also presented at SXSW (in March). Read more about these events here.
  • WITH supported some of the USC Center for Body Computing efforts related to accessible technology for adults with developmental disabilities.

We were also pleased to be a sponsor of the Tech Inclusion Conference and the Global Accessibility Symposium (in Mountain View, California).

Operations 

In terms of WITH’s internal operations, WITH was pleased to have new members join our Self-Advocate Advisory Committee. Katie Murphy also became chair of the Advisory Committee. The committee reviews the proposals that the Foundation receives and provides input on whether or not applicants should receive funding.  Learn more here.

In April of this year, we also welcomed Andraéa LaVant to the WITH Team, as our Administrative Coordinator! Thanks to the Advisory Committee members and to Andraéa for all the ways they strengthen the work of the foundation.

 

Was there more? Of course, there was more! Read about it on our blog

We are thankful for the work of our grantees and partners in 2019! Thank you all for the positive impact you have on the lives of people with developmental disabilities!