Christina Waddle

Finding Friendship on a Friday: How Community Makes a Difference

By Christina Waddle / August 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Finding Friendship on a Friday: How Community Makes a Difference

It’s a Friday morning and the energy inside Ken Anderson Alliance is unmistakable. Groans and giggles ripple through the room after Christy delivers her latest riddle: Why was Cinderella so…

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Tailgating with Purpose: Bengal Jim & Friends

By Christina Waddle / July 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Tailgating with Purpose: Bengal Jim & Friends

For many Cincinnati Bengals fans, game day starts with the roar of excitement outside Paycor Stadium. But for Bengal Jim & Friends, it’s more than a tailgate—it’s a mission. Since…

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Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Identity, Connections and Inclusion

By Christina Waddle / July 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Identity, Connections and Inclusion

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the identities, voices, and contributions of people with disabilities, while also recognizing the ongoing work needed to build a truly inclusive world.…

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Unlocking Potential: Benefits of Volunteering for Adults with Disabilities

By Christina Waddle / June 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Unlocking Potential: Benefits of Volunteering for Adults with Disabilities

Volunteering can be a meaningful experience for anyone, and adults with disabilities have just as much to gain—and give—through community involvement. It’s a way to connect with others, build new…

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NOW HIRING: Development Manager

By Christina Waddle / June 15, 2025 / Comments Off on NOW HIRING: Development Manager

The Development Manager plays a key role in implementing the fundraising strategy at Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA). This hands-on position supports fundraising events, individual giving campaigns, and donor stewardship efforts.

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NOW HIRING: Community Programs Manager

By Christina Waddle / June 13, 2025 / Comments Off on NOW HIRING: Community Programs Manager

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA) is seeking a skilled professional to manage a caseload of adults with disabilities in our evening community programs.

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The Power of Connection: A KAA ENGAGE Story

By Christina Waddle / June 1, 2025 / Comments Off on The Power of Connection: A KAA ENGAGE Story

When individuals do not participate in recreation and friendship, they can develop limitations in social skills, which may negatively impact employment, education, independent living, and community participation. That’s why ENGAGE…

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Why Community Matters — And How We Can Build It Together

By Christina Waddle / May 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Why Community Matters — And How We Can Build It Together

At Ken Anderson Alliance, everything we do centers around one big idea: community changes lives. For adults with disabilities, having a strong, supportive circle isn’t just important — it’s life-giving.…

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Improving Mental Health for Adults with Disabilities: Access & Inclusion

By Christina Waddle / May 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Improving Mental Health for Adults with Disabilities: Access & Inclusion

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of mental well-being for everyone. For adults with disabilities, mental health care is not only essential, it’s also…

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Alexandra Wilson Advocates Creativity for Well-Being of Adults with Disabilities

By Christina Waddle / April 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Alexandra Wilson Advocates Creativity for Well-Being of Adults with Disabilities

The May 2025 issue of Movers & Makers Cincinnati profiles notable individuals working in the wellness space including Alexandra Wilson, KAA Director of Creative Arts. To read the issue online…

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