Greenville CAN (Collaborative Action Network)

Thank you WSPA 7News for having Lara Ceisel and Paige DiTommaso on Your Carolina this morning. Jamarcus Gaston, Megan Heidlberg and Jack always support our event, and we really appreciate it every year! Tickets are selling fast, and we can't wait until Oct 24th! gvlcantalks.org

?? Our (belated) October Newsletter is LIVE! ?? Dive in for a CAN Talks 2024 recap featuring some incredible moments from the event, a BIG announcement about our Fall Community Innovations Grant Recipients, and updates on upcoming events! Whether you're interested in new initiatives, community highlights, or the impactful work we’re driving together, this issue is packed with everything you need to stay in the loop. Check it out! ??? #Newsletter #BarbaraStoneFoundation #CommunityInnovations #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #GrantMaking #GreenvilleCAN #BroadenYourPerspective #PowerofOpportunity

Breaking ground. Breaking barriers. Brooks Foster and her dad Paul drove a mini excavator during the ceremonial groundbreaking #GreenvilleSC's first fully inclusive playground. Brooks' Playground, located inside Cleveland Park on Lakehurst Drive, will include play elements designed for children of all abilities ages six months to 13+ years. The Foster family made a generous donation, and worked with the City of Greenville Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department to create a place of belonging. Brooks' siblings, friends from The Meyer Center for Special Children, advocates, supporters and City leaders joined the celebration. In addition to a playground, the project will include enhanced handicapped parking, pathways for wheelchairs and additional restrooms.

Community Journals Media Group featured CAN Talks speaker Holden Roberts this week in The Greenville Journal to highlight how he wants to raise awareness so individuals with disabilities can protect themselves from scams. You don't want to miss Holden and all our speakers share on Oct 22 what they are passionate about through the lens of their disability. Tickets are available until Friday at GVLCANTALKS.org so get yours today. https://lnkd.in/e494nbSD

?? Our September newsletter is here, and it's packed with exciting updates! ?? From a shoutout to our amazing community partners to a sneak peek at upcoming events like 'The Road to Possibilities - An Opportunity Fair' and CAN Talks 2024: Celebrating Year Five! There's so much to explore ?? Don't miss out. #NewsletterLove #BarbaraStoneFoundation #DisabilityCommunity #CommunityImpact

Today is National ABLE Savings Day and a great time to talk about the Palmetto ABLE Savings program, which lets you save for the future without jeopardizing your benefits eligibility. Designed specifically for individuals with disabilities and run by the South Carolina Treasurer's Office, the Palmetto ABLE program allows you to save up to $18,000 annually. Money saved in a Palmetto ABLE account does not impact your eligibility for crucial benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eZMPtZyU #PalmettoABLEtoSave

Be sure to check out this month's newsletter featuring details about our NEW Newsletter Submission Form and our official CAN Talks 2024 announcement, including our request for sponsorships in support of this fantastic event.

On May 30, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy published a Request for Information in the Federal Register seeking public input on how government policies and services can better serve people with disabilities. Comments are due by July 15 and will help inform the development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity by the Disability Data Interagency Working Group (DDIWG). This was established by the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support of Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government (EO 13985). For questions about the RFI or the DDIWG, email [email protected], https://lnkd.in/gKEe2Age

The Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovations Grants program is a great way to support groups across the Upstate who are actively aligned with our mission and working to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. The Barbara Stone Foundation is accepting fall grant applications through Sept. 15, 2024. #grants #BSF #disability #yeahTHATgreenville #upstateSC #nonprofits

"As someone who works in the technology sector and as a deaf woman, I know how essential accessibility is in our increasingly digital world. This DOJ final rule brings long overdue clarity on legal obligations, ensuring equal access for all and leaving no one behind." -NCD Chair Claudia Gordon on U.S. Department of Justice's web and mobile app access rule.