On February 27th, young adults from Inclusion Connections visited the Capitol to support legislation and funding for IDD services that directly impact their lives. Christina Eidt, Bailey Tinder, Sam Charpentier, and Hank Wolf met with Senator Thomas, Representative Bohi, and Representative Johnson to advocate for more IDD Home and Community Based Services waivers and reduce?the waitlist. Hank, currently on the 8-year waitlist, emphasized the need for increased funding to live independently. He voiced that he is eager to live independently and hopes to be able to join his friends in BelongKC.?The waiver would provide him with the support he needs to live his best life possible.?The group also voiced their support for?the Kansas C.A.R.E.S ACT to strengthen the IDD workforce by expanding state health insurance and creating a career ladder that would increase pay for workers increases opportunities for independence among the IDD community.
Inclusion Connections
非盈利组织
Olathe，Kansas 905 位关注者
We serve individuals with developmental disabilities by creating inclusive opportunities for community involvement
关于我们
Inclusion Connections is a Kansas City nonprofit that serves individuals with developmental disabilities by creating access to meaningful employment, inclusive opportunities for community involvement and better options for independent living. Through our employment initiative, PawsAbilities we address the critical need for job skills training by creating the best dog treats in Kansas City! The program matches trainees’ skills and desires with real jobs in the community and continues to support individuals around job hours with additional training, plus fitness, arts and social opportunities
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https://ickc.org
Inclusion Connections的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Olathe，Kansas
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2010
- 领域
- Disability Services、Developmental Disabilities、Job Training、Pet Products、Dog Treats和Special Needs
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2073 E Santa Fe St
US，Kansas，Olathe，66062
Inclusion Connections员工
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Looking for a Fractional COO or Executive Coach? Look no further than Lindsay Howerton with?HOW Consulting, LLC ?? Lindsay has been instrumental in helping?Inclusion Connections?with strategic planning and operations management, and the impact has been nothing short of transformational. Her leadership, insight, and ability to streamline processes have taken our organization to the next level. If you're seeking someone who can drive real, lasting change in your business, I highly recommend reaching out to Lindsay. You won't be disappointed! #Leadership #FractionalCOO #ExecutiveCoach #OperationsManagement #StrategicPlanning #BusinessTransformation
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Join us in giving a heartfelt thank you to?Subaru of Olathe for being our 2024 Presenting Booth Sponsor. On behalf of the team at PawsAbilities & Inclusion Connections, we deeply appreciate your support and investment in our students. Your sponsorship allowed them to work at 100 unique pop-ups in 2024!??? ?? This incredible opportunity not only provides valuable job experience for young adults with special needs, but it also builds their self-esteem, self-confidence, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. They proudly sell the very products they crafted, and their participation in pop-ups increases public awareness of the employability of differently-abled individuals. Thank you, Subaru of Olathe, for making a difference in our community!?
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Mackenzie has been a creative force behind our theatre productions for the last three years. This year, she is directing our Inclusion Connections Theatre Class production of?The Wizard of Oz, and we just know it's going to be the best one yet! ????Get your tickets today?and support our students: https://bit.ly/4hZZUEh
We are thrilled to announce that tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now LIVE for our Inclusion Connections Theatre Class production of The Wizard of Oz! ??? Join us on Saturday, May 3rd at 6 PM for a magical evening as 25 of our talented students bring this classic story to life in a one-night-only performance! ??? Get your tickets TODAY and learn more about sponsorship opportunities HERE: https://bit.ly/4hZZUEh
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A heartfelt thank you to the Long Real Estate Team for generously volunteering their time with us last week! We had a fun time and appreciate your support. ??
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We are thrilled to announce that tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now LIVE for our Inclusion Connections Theatre Class production of The Wizard of Oz! ??? Join us on Saturday, May 3rd at 6 PM for a magical evening as 25 of our talented students bring this classic story to life in a one-night-only performance! ??? Get your tickets TODAY and learn more about sponsorship opportunities HERE: https://bit.ly/4hZZUEh
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A huge thank you to Zurich Insurance Services for volunteering with us this week! We appreciate your time working alongside and getting to know our students, it makes a big difference. ??
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Shout out to Teresa for representing BelongKC ?? ?? If you want to learn more about our Supportive Living Initiative, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gnyARvsw
Mom | Chaos Coordinator | Co-Founder of KC Warrior Moms of Down Syndrome | Sr. Project Manager
The disability community is under attack and as tired as I am from reaching out to legislators to share the importance of programs that assist the disability community, this is the hill I will die on. As much as possible I plan to wear shirts that represent local disability organizations. If you have an organization that you love (and they makes shirts) please share the info with me. I would like to represent not just the Down Syndrome community but the larger disability community because we are stronger together. ???? Today I wear a shirt representing Belong KC which is Inclusion Connections capital campaign. Check it out!!
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Big thank you to Marty Brewer and Steve Joy for flying in from out-of-state to support Inclusion Connections as Top Models for 3 years in a row! Your unwavering support for our students is truly appreciated. ??
Proud to work with Inclusion Connections, a great organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities to special people. Thank you to all who donated, $900,000 collected this year! Wow!
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PawsAbilities is in desperate need of your support! We're looking for donations of gently used t-shirts in BRIGHT spring colors ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Our students upcycle these shirts to create our beloved Pull Toys and Sniff Mats that your furry friends enjoy! You can drop off your donations at our Olathe location or consider hosting a T-shirt Drive at your school, workplace, or neighborhood to gather even more donations. Your contribution helps us continue our important work. Thank you for your support! ?? 2073 E Santa Fe St, Olathe KS ?? Monday through Friday: 9 AM to 5PM
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