One of my favorite quotes is from Mr. Rogers, who shared, “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”
Decades ago, our team saw the challenges people with disabilities faced, specifically those who struggled to communicate. We responded with kindness, compassion, and commitment to a vision that all people, regardless of ability, be valued, active members of their schools and communities.
And we HAVE made a difference! The Foundation partners with Infinitec, funding their assistive technology and training program, providing those people who have trouble communicating with specialized devices that literally gives them a voice.
Last year with our assistance, students in 2,010 schools across three states were given a chance to achieve educational equity and adults and children in 52 social service agencies were provided with tools and assistance. Additionally, professional learning opportunities for countless educators, social service workers, and families were available to better understand and serve the adults and students with disabilities in their lives.
We are committed to building on our legacy of success – but we need your help to continue to change the lives of adults and children who need a helping hand. But this important work depends on donors who believe in our mission: Creating a life without limits for children and adults with disabilities.
Please help us today with an online donation at ucpseguinfoundation.org/donate!
Susan O’Donovan, President and CEO
