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Belonging Matters: National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Month National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NIDDA) was initiated in March 1987 when President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD) “the encouragement and the

Peter’s Building a Future for Himself Peter Mahoney, 27, and his mom Jessica Hamilton-Jones are in his bedroom, which is decorated with posters, athletic awards, model cars, Lionel trains and drawings—all favorite items that reflect Peter’s many talents and interests. While speaking,

Eileen’s Cookies is giving back at 74th and Pacific location! Use online code MFK2025 to give 15% back to MFK from March 2-8. The code will apply to all online orders for pickup in store. For in person orders, please mention MFK.

A Valentine’s Day Match Leads to Full Life for Maggie Love stories come in many different forms. Watching Maggie Viera and Dawn Cochrane, it’s clear they have a deep love for each other. It’s not romance, but it is a love that

Three Generations of Giving On her living room wall, Lila Nietfeld keeps a photo of her father standing in a Colorado wheat field with his pastor and a mission layman he had not previously met. It’s a memento of the time the

Once Institutionalized, Mark is Now Using His Voice “While I was only four years old when he left, I have many precious memories of things we did together,” said Mark Cunnane’s sister Louise Martin. “Being small, I didn’t even second-guess that on

Pride in Earning an Income in Tanzania The success of Building a Caring Community’s (BCC) annual Disability Festival Celebration this past year was even sweeter with the addition of a guest from the President of Tanzania’s office. While BCC invites a wide

By Dom Evans Better representation of disability is a major key to gaining acceptance for us. FULL STOP.  Read that again.  When representation of disabled bodies and characters is done authentically and respectfully, disabled people are treated better in society. That’s just

By Grant Stoner Early childhood development is crucial for parents, guardians, and children alike. From providing necessities like food and shelter, to imparting impactful lessons onto children, to ensuring children have quality healthcare, it can be difficult and stressful to consistently and

Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early ~ Viva La Fiesta! Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event – PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@MEMORIESFORKIDS.ORG   The post Viva La Fiesta! Save the Date – May 2, 2025 appeared first on

By Alicia Krage I’ve been blind practically from birth. I had vision for a month, so I obviously don’t remember it. So in my mind, while there are likely visual memories stored from my very early days of life, being blind is

“An Amazing Gift,” Kyle Teaches Humanity and Compassion As she speaks, Laura Kelly lovingly brings her older brother Kyle Simonson, 62, into the conversation by reiterating key information and posing questions to him. He sits closely by her side, and their love

By Leah Smith ‘Tis the season to be jolly, or so the saying goes. But what if you aren’t? While the holidays can offer opportunities to gather with family and loved ones, they can also bring feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially