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Speaker Panel Promotes Acceptance and Inclusion
More than 19% of Indiana’s population is composed of adults and children with a disability. Every March, the Hoosier state celebrates Disability Awareness Month. On March ninth, the Joseph Maley Foundation partnered with Holy Spirit Catholic School to provide a...
A Passion for Serving Others
Olivia Follman, a sixth grade student at the Center for Inquiry #84, is a young woman who has already demonstrated a passion for serving individuals of all abilities. Each year, upper level students at the Center for Inquiry #84 choose an exhibition project, which is...
Our Brackets for Good Winning Playbook
The Joseph Maley Foundation is ready to tip-off in the first round of the 2018 Brackets for Good tournament! We are celebrating ten years of impact in 2018, and you can assist us in winning $10,000.00 to serve children of all abilities during this milestone year! What...
Our Words Matter
Olivia Mozzi, a speaker for the disABILITY Awareness program, shares her "why JMF" story and how she educates students on the importance of the words they choose every day. Your words matter. I began volunteering with the Joseph Maley Foundation four years ago. I have...
New Partnership with YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
A new partnership with the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis provides an opportunity for growth for Joseph Maley Fitness We are pleased to announce a new partnership wit the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. The first phase allows the Joseph Maley Fitness adaptive swimming...
disABILITY Awareness Increasing Impact
Plans for the next school year are well underway for the disABILITY Awareness program. Read on for details about the increasing impact for students across central Indiana. The Joseph Maley Foundation celebrates 10 years of impact in 2018, but did you know that the...
Joseph Maley Family Support Offers New Opportunities for Siblings
The Joseph Maley Family Support program will offer new opportunities for siblings of individuals with disabilities in 2018, while continuing to provide comprehensive resources to families and children of all abilities. 2018 brings exciting changes to Joseph Maley...
The Power of Volunteers
Joseph Maley Foundation volunteers are an integral part of what makes our mission a reality. This week's post highlights the efforts of two JMF volunteers and their impact as we enter our tenth year of "serving children of all abilities." This year, the Joseph Maley...
Health Through Outreach, Personal Perspectives, and Engagement
HOPE has expanded to reach students from Pre-K through twelfth grades to educate and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health awareness. Read about the variety of ways the program encourages dialogue about mental health. Hope is the desire for something to happen...
We Step Up for Individuals of All Abilities
The We Step Up workshops offered by JMF offer proactive approach that empowers students of all ages to become upstanders and advocates for themselves and their peers while demonstrating acceptance and respect. At the Joseph Maley Foundation, we believe in the power of...