Disability Pride Month: How 4 Nonprofits Helped Individuals with Disabilities Thrive
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrated annually to honor the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed in July 1990. Around 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. Despite the Americans with Disabilities Act, true equality has not been achieved for individuals with disabilities, especially for those of color and those whose socioeconomic situation makes access to healthcare and other services challenging.
According to the American Psychological Association, “People with disabilities face systems that were not designed to accommodate all people, ranging from the healthcare system to the criminal justice system to employment and education.”
COVID-19 has, of course, exacerbated these obstacles. Research on past pandemics shows that disabled people often face greater difficulty accessing medical supplies and are more likely to experience social isolation. This is why the work of nonprofit organizations for disabled individuals is so critical. At Provisio, we were honored to collaborate with several nonprofits—including Trinity Services, the Institute for Career Development, and Goodwill organizations—on their Salesforce CRM implementations to help them continue their missions of empowerment and inclusion.
Nonprofits Offering Hope
Trinity Services
Based in Illinois, Trinity Services provides services and support to children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Their mission is to help people flourish with the help of their many programs, including residential services, numerous community day services, employment services, a school, therapeutic horseback riding, respite services, a recreation center, and a range of therapeutic services.
By offering holistic resources, Trinity Services ensures individuals with disabilities can live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.
Learn more about Trinity Services
Institute for Career Development
Provisio also had the pleasure of partnering with New York City’s Institute for Career Development on their Salesforce Case Management implementation. ICD, established in 1917, had the mission of helping wounded veterans of World War I improve their quality of life through vocational rehabilitation.
Today, people with a wide array of disabilities or other barriers to employment come to ICD for support services, including evaluation, career exploration, direct skills training, work readiness training, and job placement.
Learn more about ICD’s transformation
Goodwill Western Missouri Eastern Kansas
Goodwill Western Missouri Eastern Kansas empowers people to discover their potential and adapt for the future through the power of work. They participate in a federal program called AbilityOne. Through this program, people with disabilities can find jobs, helping them to feel more connected with their communities, receive good wages and benefits, and become more independent.
Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries
Similarly, the mission of Heart of Texas Goodwill is to facilitate change through skills training and work opportunities. Their Vocational Adjustment Training assists individuals with a variety of abilities to learn the skills needed to become ready for work. Its focus is to build interpersonal skills related to basic traits and attitudes that will lead to successful employment.
The tireless work of these nonprofits provides individuals with disabilities crucial support systems, offering them training and opportunities to feel connected with their communities and to flourish. And that makes International Day of Persons with Disabilities not just a day of observation, but a day worthy of celebration.
Why Nonprofit Organizations for Disabled Individuals Matter
The tireless work of these nonprofit organizations for disabled individuals provides crucial support systems that help people overcome barriers, connect with their communities, and achieve greater independence. Their efforts highlight why Disability Pride Month is not only a time for recognition but also a celebration of resilience, progress, and advocacy.
How Provisio Can Help
At Provisio, we are proud to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. By implementing tailored Salesforce solutions, we help nonprofits strengthen operations, streamline case management, and expand their capacity to serve more individuals effectively.
If your organization is seeking to amplify its impact during Disability Pride Month and beyond, our team at Provisio is here to help. Contact us today to learn how we can partner with you to create meaningful, lasting change.
You can visit any of these organizations' websites to donate. Source: American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/feature-ada)
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Disability Pride Month, celebrated each July, honors the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and raises awareness about equality, accessibility, and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Nonprofit organizations for disabled people provide essential services such as job training, housing support, skills development, and advocacy. They help individuals gain independence, feel connected to their communities, and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
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Supporting nonprofits for disabled individuals ensures access to opportunities, promotes diversity and inclusion, and strengthens entire communities. Contributions of time, funding, or resources can create lasting change.
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Provisio partners with nonprofits to implement Salesforce solutions that streamline operations, improve case management, and enhance the impact of their programs—empowering them to better serve individuals with disabilities year-round.
