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

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: The Power of Musical Performance At Autism Rocks 14

Melodic Connections performance

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

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

Gio Boeing Retirement

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

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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Nourishing a Community: o2 Urban Farms Grand Opening

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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A Community Cornerstone: Events for Adults With Disabilities in Cincinnati

KAA Engage Outing

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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