Christina Waddle

DDAM: Celebrating Progress, Recognizing Ongoing Needs

By Christina Waddle / February 28, 2025 / Comments Off on DDAM: Celebrating Progress, Recognizing Ongoing Needs

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) is a nationwide event to raise awareness about inclusion of people with developmental disabilities* in all aspects of community life, and the barriers that people with disabilities still face. The event was officially created by Congress in 1987. When President Ronald Reagan signed the Presidential proclamation declaring March “National Developmental…

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NOW HIRING: Outing Leader

By Christina Waddle / February 26, 2025 / Comments Off on NOW HIRING: Outing Leader

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) is seeking a part-time Marketing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for effectively implementing communications strategies to increase engagement of current and potential families, partners, and supporters.

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Daniel Found Community through Drumming

By Christina Waddle / February 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Daniel Found Community through Drumming

Daniel has been a drummer since childhood. Daniel first learned to drum in church, which connected him to his family and community. His father found purpose as a pastor and Daniel followed that legacy in his youth by becoming a drummer at church. By taking on the role as drummer in The Seasons, KAA’s advanced…

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NOW HIRING: Marketing Coordinator

By Christina Waddle / February 25, 2025 / Comments Off on NOW HIRING: Marketing Coordinator

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) is seeking a part-time Marketing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for effectively implementing communications strategies to increase engagement of current and potential families, partners, and supporters.

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NOW HIRING: Fundraising Event Coordinator

By Christina Waddle / February 25, 2025 / Comments Off on NOW HIRING: Fundraising Event Coordinator

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) is seeking a part-time Fundraising Event Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate provides administrative and operational support to help ensure the successful execution of fundraising events to meet net income targets.

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Meet KAA’s New CEO: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

By Christina Waddle / January 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Meet KAA’s New CEO: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) is pleased to introduce our new CEO, Patrick Ober, whose journey is rooted in passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to advocating for and creating meaningful impact for individuals with disabilities. Patrick has been connected to people with disabilities his entire life. Growing up he spent many years playing on Unified sports…

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CEO Announcement

By Christina Waddle / December 15, 2024 / Comments Off on CEO Announcement

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) pleased to announce that Patrick Ober has been selected as our new CEO and we could not be happier. Patrick has proven leadership and program expertise in the Intellectual and Developmental Disability community and a deep commitment to advocating for and creating meaningful impact for individuals with disabilities. His leadership, expertise and goals…

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KAA Programs: Greater Than They Appear

By Christina Waddle / November 5, 2024 / Comments Off on KAA Programs: Greater Than They Appear

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) provides programs ranging from community outings to music-making activities to career planning services. The benefits of these programs are often far greater than they appear. Increasing Skills and Inclusion “It’s great,“ says Kevin about volunteering at the Freestore Foodbank—he likes to help others. Kevin’s mother says volunteer activities help Kevin learn…

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NOW HIRING: Chief Executive Officer

By Christina Waddle / October 14, 2024 / Comments Off on NOW HIRING: Chief Executive Officer

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) is searching for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead their mission to provide a quality of life that enables adults with disabilities to develop and sustain lifelong relationships, independence and self-esteem while contributing to the larger community.

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Good Jobs Change Lives

By Christina Waddle / October 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Good Jobs Change Lives

Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including those with disabilities—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” All workers should have the opportunity to prepare for, obtain, and be successful at good jobs. KAA’s…

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