Posts Tagged ‘adults with disabilities’
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 its founding in 2017, Bengal Jim & Friends has raised more than $500,000 for over 80 charities across Greater Cincinnati and beyond—including major support for…
Read MoreUnlocking 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 skills, and contribute to something important. Driving for Change, part of Ken Anderson Alliance’s Adult Day Services, makes it all possible and more. Benefits of…
Read MoreThe 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 is at the forefront of what KAA provides. KAA offers 50+ community outings per month through our two evening programs: KAA Out & About and…
Read MoreWhy 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. And we see that truth play out every single day. Loneliness Is Real — But It Doesn’t Have to Be Let’s be honest. As adults,…
Read MoreImproving 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 often harder to access. According to CDC, adults with disabilities experience frequent mental distress nearly five times more often than those without disabilities. Barriers like…
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