To Be Like Me

To Be Like Me A disability awareness program to break down barriers and foster compassion.

To Be Like Me is a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive communities through personal interactions and connections with individuals who have disabilities. This unique and innovative organization provides paid employment for people living with disabilities (LEADers - Leaders in Education and Advocacy for Disabilities). Many of these individuals face bullying, stereotypes, discrimination and une

mployment throughout their lives. The mission of To Be Like Me is to break down the barriers that exist for those with disabilities, shed light on the positive impact of inclusion, ignite compassion and foster awareness of the unique abilities of others.

Going into our last week of programming with so many wonderful memories and feeling truly grateful for everyone who visi...
05/11/2026

Going into our last week of programming with so many wonderful memories and feeling truly grateful for everyone who visited To Be Like Me this year.

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Image 1: LEADer Josselyn speaking to a group of people with the words To Be Like Me in the background on a screen

Image 2: LEADers Shawnett and Nicole in Airplane speaking to students

Image 3: LEADers TJ and Josselyn in the Assistive Technology room speaking to students

Image 4: LEADers Genevieve and Meryl pose together in front of a sign that says Welcome to the Classroom

It was a full circle moment for LEADer Laurie, a former Girl Scout, as she had the opportunity to share with Lake Highla...
04/28/2026

It was a full circle moment for LEADer Laurie, a former Girl Scout, as she had the opportunity to share with Lake Highlands Girl Scout Troop #4197. Laurie was a Girl Scout for six years and remembers it as such a meaningful and welcoming part of her childhood.

Experiences like this show how powerful it is when everyone is not only included, but truly engaged—creating moments of connection that last.

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Laurie, a To Be Like Me LEADer, smiles in her wheelchair and holds up the Girl Scout sign in front of a “Welcome to Girl Scouts” screen.

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Collage of Laurie as a young Girl Scout alongside current photos, featuring the Girl Scout Promise and logo.

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Laurie and another To Be Like Me team member smile together inside a community space.

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Laurie poses with a Girl Scout troop and leaders after a To Be Like Me presentation.

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Girl Scout troop members and leaders stand in a circle holding hands during a group activity. The back of the shirts read Kindness, Love, Friendship

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Laurie shows Girl Scouts how to use the controls on her wheelchair during a hands-on activity.

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A Girl Scout explores an accessible van ramp while others watch and learn about mobility access.

We loved having Caddo Mills Intermediate School students visiting us yesterday! Thank you for coming to see us!
04/25/2026

We loved having Caddo Mills Intermediate School students visiting us yesterday! Thank you for coming to see us!

04/21/2026

We loved celebrating our incredible volunteers with a brunch full of appreciation and gratitude! 🤍

Our programs simply wouldn’t be possible without the time, heart, and dedication each of you brings. Thank you for all you do—it truly makes a difference.

And an extra special congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year,

Alt text: A CapCut reel with pictures and videos from the volunteer brunch. The video concludes with Karie Nation accepting an award for volunteer of the year.

04/14/2026

We are reliving Fashion for Compassion through the eyes of ! Her interview on not only talks about the event, but her connection with To Be Like Me’s message and how she uses her collection, The Vault by Volpe Beringer, to bring adaptability and accessibility to all fashion. Go check out her interview on Good Morning Texas!

🔗 www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/project-runway-alum-joins-fashion-for-compassion/287-2bcd0e42-0bcf-455e-b765-77d8bd752c74 #

Alt text: Project Runway Alum, Nancy Volpe Beringer, speaks to about Fashion for Compassion. The video includes clips from the 2026 Fashion for Compassion runway.

04/08/2026

Did we leave you on a cliff hanger?! Well, we have…just one more day until FASHION FOR COMPASSION! Check out the rest of our Texas Today segment at➡️www.nbcdfw.com/video/texas-today/support-the-meaningful-work-of-to-be-like/4006130/ ⬅️ (link in Instagram bio) to hear more about To Be Like Me, Fashion for Compassion, and how this event pours right into the heart of what we do. .tv

Also, get a head start and check out a sneak peek of our LIVE Auctions while you browse our SILENT Auction items that are open for bidding now at TBLM.givesmart.com (link is also in our bio).

Alt text: A news segment with Texas Today’s Cleo Green speaking with LEADer Hannah B. In the background are people walking past in the Galleria Dallas near the skating rink. Clips include images for a previous Fashion for Compassion event, images of Nancy Volpe Beringer, and other To Be Like Me clips from over the years.

It takes a community—and ours shows up in the most beautiful way. 💙Thank you to our generous sponsors for your support, ...
04/08/2026

It takes a community—and ours shows up in the most beautiful way. 💙
Thank you to our generous sponsors for your support, your heart, and your belief in Fashion for Compassion. We couldn’t do this without you!

Alt text: A carousel of 4 pictures thanking our Fashion for Compassion Event Sponsors. Starting with a Thank You slide, Presenting Sponsor Slide, Signature Sponsor Slide, and Friends of To Be Like Me slide.

WE’RE OFFICIALLY LIVE!! 🎉Our Fashion for Compassion Silent Auction is now open! Go to ➡️ TBLM.givesmart.com ⬅️ (link is ...
04/07/2026

WE’RE OFFICIALLY LIVE!! 🎉
Our Fashion for Compassion Silent Auction is now open! Go to ➡️ TBLM.givesmart.com ⬅️ (link is also in our Instagram Bio) to check out all of our silent auction items!

Start bidding, find your favorites, and help us make an impact 💛

Alt text: Fashion for Compassion graphic announcing “We’re Live!” with text encouraging viewers to check out the silent auction and bid today.

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