WITH Foundation

WITH Foundation is moving! We're sunsetting our X / Twitter account on 2/27/26. We’ve loved the conversations here but we’re streamlining our focus to where our community is most active. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn to get our latest updates and resources.

#BlackDisabilityHistory spotlight: Johnnie Lacy! Johnnie's focus on the intersection of race and disability revealed the ableism in the Black community and the racism within the disability community. She was heavily involved in the independent living movement.

Our strategic partnership grantee, Wiki Education, is looking for those with lived disability experience and other experts to join a virtual Wiki Scientists course. Beginning April 8, free course will run Wednesdays from 9-10am PT on Zoom. loom.ly/l2pleGE

We all deserve access to healthcare. Healthcare systems should be fair and just for everyone, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

#BlackDisabilityHistory spotlight: Fannie Lou Hamer! Her experiences with medical trauma shaped her civil rights career, and are still prevalent issues amongst disability communities today.

Our previous grantee, @TheArcUS, broke down upcoming Medicaid work reporting in plain language: including who may be affected, who should not be affected, and what steps people can take now to protect their coverage. loom.ly/ViHedhY

Healthcare systems should be fair and just for everyone, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Too often, Black disabled figures get left out from mainstream conversations during #BlackHistoryMonth. This month (and every month), we celebrate Black disabled figures from history and feel their legacy in today's conversations about disability issues. #BlackDisabilityHistory

Our grantee, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has a tip sheet that offers guidance to healthcare professionals for a person-centered health assessment of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: iddtoolkit.vkcsites.org/communicate-ca…

ICYMI: In FY25, the WITH Foundation provided more than $8.5 million to organizations advancing healthcare equity and access for adults with I/DD within the U.S. We're proud of the work we supported last year and are looking forward to further strides in 2026!

For many healthcare providers, navigating complex co-occurring conditions can be daunting. Our grantee, @NDSS, created the CARE Down Syndrome resource to support healthcare professionals to help elevate their practice. Learn more and get started: careds.org

Our grantee, @alzassociation, just launched a new Live Learning page! Now you can explore their free virtual programs with ease to access real-time conversation, information, education, and resources: alz.org/livelearning

Join our previous grantee, @PHIdotorg's, Pacific ADA Center for the 2026 Virtual ADA Conference on March 10 and 11 to hear from experts and learn how to provide higher-quality services to people with disabilities. Register today: web.cvent.com/event/b7bf260b…

Today is #MLKDay. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strongly opposed racial segregation in hospitals and the "separate but equal" mentality of medical facilities. We find this to still be relevant today, especially within the communities that we serve.

Join our grantee, @NDSS, and the Mass Down Syndrome Congress March 27-28 for Brighter Futures: A National Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome and Aging! brighterfuturesconference.com

Make no mistake: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, just like anyone else.

From everyone here at the WITH Foundation, we wish you a happy and restful holiday season. We look forward to returning to your feeds on January 12th!

In FY25, the WITH Foundation has provided more than $8.5 million to organizations advancing healthcare equity and access for adults with I/DD within the U.S. We're proud of the work we have supported this year and are looking forward to further strides in 2026!

Using plain language in research is essential to ensure people can contribute their lived experiences — strengthening the impact of your work. Our grantee, @FamilyVoices, created a Plain Language Checklist to help you get it right! familyvoices.org/wp-content/upl…

Healthcare is essential in helping individuals achieve their best health. Everyone, including people with disabilities, deserves a fair and just system that is accessible to them.