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New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world. Changing the way the world views disability— one adventure at a time.

Gilda's Club Madison creates a community of free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults with any cancer diagnosis and those who care for them.

AWOM hosts support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one in both Miami and New York called Time Talks. In addition, we host Halloween parties for both Miami Children's Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, as well as provide meals for over 200 families at Olsen Middle School. During Christmas time, AWOM hosts a toy drive for families in need. Most importantly, AWOM has expanded into a direction for future female leaders with AWOM Girls Club at Olsen Middle School.

Improve the health and well-being of children by providing comprehensive, family-centered health care and committing to the highest level of clinical and psychosocial care, and to research, academic and service excellence.

Bridge21 Park City recognizes the isolation crisis individuals with disabilities face while approaching adulthood. Opportunities are growing within the Park City community for this population, however there are not enough Neurodiverse Housing options. We believe Park City and Summit County are ready to build a more inclusive community and Bridge21 seeks to create a network of bridges connecting individuals with disabilities to local housing. Ultimately, Bridge21 aims to build a Neurodiverse Co-Housing neighborhood.

The Brien Center's mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive behavioral health services to Berkshire residents through community-based services that promote the highest possible degree of recovery, independence, and quality of life of those served. We will provide access and support to meet the behavioral health needs of individuals of all ages, race, and cultures, and culturally-competent care to promote recovery. We will accomplish this by working in partnership with state agencies, individuals, families, and other providers. The Brien Center will distinguish itself as a leader in Community Behavioral Health and will be recognized for the passion of its people and partners in providing a continuum of dynamic and innovative recovery services.

Step Up For Mental Health's mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family member with a mental illness. We believe that mental health issues impact social issues, including education, homelessness and poverty. Step Up For Mental Health strives to match families with resources to help move them toward a more productive life.

THE RACINE FRIENDSHIP CLUBHOUSE HAS BEEN ASSISTING ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. BASED ON THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL EDUCATION, RACINE FRIENDSHIP CLUBHOUSE, INC. IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN RACINE COUNTY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES AS THEY ACHIEVE SOCIAL, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL GOALS.

The mission of The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents is two fold: (1) To spiritually support grieving parents in dealing with one of life's most challenging and horrific experiences--the death of a child of any age by any cause, no matter how long ago(2) To empower Catholic archdioceses and dioceses and their grieving parents to support other grieving parents by bringing this ministry to their local areas.Currently we offer our programs in cooperation with 12 Catholic archdioceses and dioceses throughout the United States, and in parishes in CT, RI, and AZ, in addition to County Kerry, Ireland. We often add new sites. See www.emfgp.org for our current locations.

Supporting people with Parkinson's disease, their families, and their care-partners in the CSRA

Our mission is to do just that, by giving young people, their educators and their caregivers, practical tools and training in critical thinking. Critical thinking is a primary tool in combatting coercion and coercive control in all its forms, helping to prevent its effects on society.

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE AND OPPORTUNITIES AFFORDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES WITHING THEIR COMMUNITIES