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Local Advocacy and Support

Supporting learners with disabilities in Catholic Schools often requires looking at the local context. Many localities have nonprofits dedicated to advocating and providing funding for the needs of learners with disabilities in Catholic Schools. The following list is a resource for parents and school personnel looking for support and should not be construed as an endorsement of any specific model or organization. Please contact organizations directly for information. If you know of an organization that could be added to this list, please email the information to epotts@ncpd.org.

Arizona

The Matthew 19:14 Project

California

Fire of Sacramento

Colorado

FIRE Foundation Denver

Florida

FIRE Foundation of NE Florida

Illinois

Rosewood Foundation

Big Shoulders Fund

FIRE Foundation of Central IL

Indiana

Marian Educational Outreach

Big Shoulders Fund

Iowa

FIRE Foundation of NE Iowa

FIRE Foundation of NW Iowa

Kansas

Embrace

FIRE Foundation of Wichita

Kentucky

FIRE Foundation of Northern KY

Maryland

Catholic Coalition for Special Education

St. Margaret of Castello

Massachusetts

The S.E.A.L. Foundation

Michigan

Catholic Foundation of Michigan

Stewardship for Saints and Scholars

Missouri

One Classroom

FIRE Foundation

New Hampshire

FIRE Foundation NH

Ohio

H.O.P.E Program

Oregon

Oregon Inclusive Catholic Education

Pennsylvania

Rising Together Alliance

Rhode Island

Tom & Terri Murphy Foundation

Tennessee

Hand in Hand Options

Texas

Shepherd Them All

FIRE Foundation Dallas

The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation

Virginia

Porto Charities

Washington

Fulcrum Foundation

Washington, D.C.

Catholic Coalition for Special Education

Wisconsin

FIRE Foundation of Milwaukee

 

Related Disability or Ministry: 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Mental Illness, Physical Disability
Program Type: 
Catholic Schools
Resource Type: 
News Article
Language of resource: 
English
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