by Courtney Basso | Sep 15, 2017 | disABILITY Awareness, My "Why JMF?"
disABILITY Awareness speaker Ashley Jones shares her “why JMF” story and how she highlights the abilities in disabilities. What is my “why JMF” you ask? Approximately 3 years ago, I was approached by my then co-worker asking if I would be interested in...
by Courtney Basso | Jun 5, 2017 | disABILITY Awareness, My "Why JMF?", Speaker Series
Board member and program speaker Tiffany Beeler-Porter shares her experiences growing up with a disABILITY and the importance of acceptance of everyone. I am very humbled and grateful to be a part of the Joseph Maley Foundation, serving as a Board member and as a...
by Courtney Basso | Apr 4, 2017 | disABILITY Awareness, HOPE, JMF, Junior Board, My "Why JMF?", Programs, Service Day, We Step Up
Board member Eric Schommer shares his “Why JMF?” with his years of involvement with the Foundation as a partner school principal, JMFamily Advocacy panelist, and so much more. I am a Board member, parent of a Junior Board member, JMFamily Advocacy...
by Courtney Basso | Mar 30, 2017 | disABILITY Awareness, Programs, Speaker Series
Did you know April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day? In honor of the occasion, disABILITY Awareness speaker Zak Kauffeld shares his story about his experience living with Autism and as a speaker for JMF. When I was 12 years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome...
by Courtney Basso | Mar 21, 2017 | disABILITY Awareness, Programs, Speaker Series
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day as 3-21 signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. disABILITY Awareness speakers Sarah and Phil Clark share their story about Sarah’s countless abilities to students...
by Courtney Basso | Jan 26, 2017 | disABILITY Awareness, Programs
disABILITY Awareness, our cornerstone program, impacted many new schools this fall by spreading the message of acceptance through respect, empathy, and kindness. The disABILITY Awareness Team hit the ground running this 2016 fall season with 10 schools scheduled...
