Ken Anderson Alliance Updates

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…

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…

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…

Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA is proud of our Direct Support Professionals! During DSP Recognition Week, we’re celebrating them, their passion, their talents, and their efforts to create LIVE, WORK and ENGAGE opportunities for adults with disabilities throughout Cincinnati. DSPs are the heart and soul of KAA’s mission to provide a quality of life that empowers…

Whether giving directly to programs or supporting events to help raise awareness for KAA in our community, Sponsors play a leading role in KAA’s mission. Read what two sponsors say about their support for KAA: The Kroger Company At Kroger, every day we open our doors and welcome millions of hungry people. But they’re not…

We all want friendship, meaning and a healthy dose of laughter in our lives. Unfortunately, it can be hard for adults with disabilities to find opportunities to engage with each other. That’s where the Ken Anderson Alliance shines. KAA’s ENGAGE program helps ensure adults with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in our community…

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” This quote, attributed to Aesop, emphasizes that even the smallest kind gesture can have a positive impact. KAA volunteers impact the lives of people with disabilities by: Every moment matters. It’s in the smiles shared, the bonds formed, and the lives touched that we see…

The music program is wonderful! The music therapists are truly amazing! My son loves to practice and then get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience. The joy that the participants feel while performing is the best!                    – KAA Parent Music activities engage adults with disabilities in a fun way while helping them…

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?”…

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…