Alexandra Wilson

Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music

By Alexandra Wilson / June 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music

Listen to Hero Radio Now: Quincy, Ashley and Joe have been musicians in KAA’s adult day program band for years! Now, they are out in the community every Friday, interviewing local artists to produce their podcast Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music. One question they often ask their guests is “Do you believe in magic?”…

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Linda Chaney: Volunteering for Adults With Disabilities

By Alexandra Wilson / April 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Linda Chaney: Volunteering for Adults With Disabilities

Sharing joy is just one reason Linda Chaney spends time volunteering for adults with disabilities. At the Ken Anderson Alliance, individuals like Linda who give their time are an integral part of what we do and how we serve. Many of our volunteers find their time with us to be so rewarding that they choose…

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Melodic Connections performance

Melodic Connections: The Power of Musical Performance At Autism Rocks 14

By Alexandra Wilson / March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Melodic Connections: The Power of Musical Performance At Autism Rocks 14

Music is a universal language that transcends barriers and brings people together. For individuals with developmental disabilities, music can be a powerful tool for self-expression and socialization. Performing, like at the recent Autism Rocks event, is the icing on the cake. As a community music therapy program, KAA’s Melodic Connections provides music therapy and performance…

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Autism Rocks 14 Showcases Local Musicians This Sunday

By Alexandra Wilson / February 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Autism Rocks 14 Showcases Local Musicians This Sunday

Autism Rocks 14, the annual event showcasing live music and celebrating all abilities will take place this Sunday, February 19, at Lori’s Roadhouse in West Chester Township. This is a family-friendly event for all ages.  The annual event began as a celebration of local musical talent, founded by KAA friend David Kahle as a live…

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KAA 2022 Impact Report

A Year in Review and What’s Ahead: KAA 2022 Impact Report

By Alexandra Wilson / February 1, 2023 / Comments Off on A Year in Review and What’s Ahead: KAA 2022 Impact Report

2022 was a milestone year for KAA: Autism Rocks 13, Ridin’ & Rockin’ for KAA, Wine Over the Rhine and the KAA Golf Classic are just a few of the many successful fundraising events that have helped us magnify our mission of LIVE, WORK and ENGAGE.  We also want to say a special thank you…

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Gio Boeing Retirement

Gio Boeing’s Retirement: Celebrating a Career Devoted to Community

By Alexandra Wilson / December 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Gio Boeing’s Retirement: Celebrating a Career Devoted to Community

We are so excited to congratulate Gio Boeing, our community engagement manager, on her retirement! Gio joined the Ken Anderson Alliance in 2017; accepting the challenge to establish what is now our extremely popular ENGAGE program. Let’s learn a little more about Gio’s long career of advocating for adults and children with disabilities and developing…

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Meet Jakob

Meet Jakob!

By Alexandra Wilson / November 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Meet Jakob!

2022 has been incredible for the KAA community. Most notably, this year has been big for ribbon cuttings. We’ve grown our organization with two additional locations: the beautiful new o2 Urban Farms facility and a second Just Brew in Harrison. What’s more, your contributions have allowed us to add programming for young adults with disabilities…

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o2 Urban Farms Grand Opening

Nourishing a Community: o2 Urban Farms Grand Opening

By Alexandra Wilson / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Nourishing a Community: o2 Urban Farms Grand Opening

In early August, the Ken Anderson Alliance WORKforce development skills training microenterprise, o2 Urban Farms, opened their doors at 5180 Delhi Road.   Cultivating the KAA Mission o2 Urban Farms is an extension of the KAA WORK program. Our mission is to provide meaningful job skills training for adults with disabilities. We use hydroponics technology to…

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Summer Series

Live Music, Coffee and Community: KAA’s Melodic Connections Summer Series

By Alexandra Wilson / July 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Live Music, Coffee and Community: KAA’s Melodic Connections Summer Series

So far the Ken Anderson Alliance has held a successful week of Summer Series concerts in 2022. The outdoor patio at Just Brew Silverton provided a beautiful backdrop for our adult day service program participants and Melodic Connections to bring cafe-goers their greatest hits. The success of the concert series is in part thanks to…

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KAA Engage Outing

A Community Cornerstone: Events for Adults With Disabilities in Cincinnati

By Alexandra Wilson / June 16, 2022 / Comments Off on A Community Cornerstone: Events for Adults With Disabilities in Cincinnati

KAA created the ENGAGE program to provide adults with disabilities the opportunity to connect through activities within their community. We offer recreational programming around Cincinnati, a vibrant and growing city with endless possibilities for fun. Our ENGAGE outings create space for members to forge meaningful bonds while making important memories. We’ve found this community engagement…

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