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The Engage Program will begin our winter in-person programming on a limited basis in December based on survey results provided by our participants and their families/staff. There will be 7 monthly opportunities and many of these will be special outdoor events such as the Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo. We will be attending…

Since Gregory Nelson has been hired by KAA, the online retail has been growing. He has been posting one to two items a week on facebook and the sales have picked up. While that is going on, the online retail has also been expanding. Not only can someone purchase a modern looking Bengals helmet, but…

The birth of their son, Sam, led Jenny and Bill McCloy to become champions for people with disabilities. The Ken Anderson Alliance is fortunate to have Bill as our board president and Jenny as a member of our advisory board. Together, the two were just named Cincinnati Philanthropists of the Year.  Each year, the Association…

Make A Difference! You make a difference! Your support enables Ken Anderson Alliance to provide social connections to adults with developmental disabilities. KAA offers virtual meetups for participants via Zoom as well as in-person community outings for those that are ready to see friends from a social distance while wearing a face mask. Since most…

Thank You, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati! Shout out and a huge THANK YOU to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati – and especially Kerin Caudill, Events Coordinator – for partnering with us on our joint golf event on October 12th at Maketewah Country Club.  Collaboration is key – and our two organizations proved it again. …

KAA ENGAGE Program Outdoor Activities Have been Going Well! The Engage Program resumed our in-person outings on a limited basis in August and these outings have been going very well. There have been 12 – 15 monthly opportunities instead of our normal 22 and all of the outings are being held at outdoor locations such…

KAA Welcomes A New Employee For the month of October, Gregory Nelson is going to start at KAA to market the online retail items on social media. Ken Anderson Alliance is very excited to employ another employee to keep our mission strong, while the pandemic is still continuing. The restaurant in Westwood Ivory House is…

This year, the holidays are bringing you the opportunity to shop for a cause. The Ken Anderson Alliance now offers homemade goods that give back. Not only do the products support the KAA mission, they provide opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to learn new skills. Greeting Cards to Skincare KAA currently sells five different…

At our recent virtual town hall meeting, attendees learned more about the proposed living options for KAA’s planned community in Springdale. For adults with developmental disabilities, the community will be a place to find support, opportunity and new friends.   Residential Options Apartment homes, townhomes and single-bed units are the three types of residences planned…

The ongoing support of three local organizations makes a huge impact for the Ken Anderson Alliance. The Schlotman Family Foundation, along with Belterra Park Cincinnati and Key Bank are KAA’s annual sponsors.  The Schlotman Family Foundation Based in Villa Hills, Kentucky, this private foundation, overseen by members of the Schlotman family, makes grants to charities.…