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06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom, access, and belonging are connected.

Today, we honor the history of Juneteenth and reflect on what it means to build communities where Black and Brown disabled individuals, special needs families, caregivers, and community members are not only seen, but supported.

Freedom should include the ability to participate fully.
Freedom should include accessible spaces.
Freedom should include families feeling welcomed, valued, and considered.

At The You Belong Foundation, our work is rooted in creating inclusive community experiences where belonging is not rare — it is expected.

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and recommit to building spaces where everyone belongs.

Happy Juneteenth.

06/17/2026

We're so excited that the NOTED Dinner Series is just 2 days away!

This event is an opportunity to gather in community, support the mission of The You Belong Foundation, and continue the conversation around inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.

Join us as we continue building inclusive community experiences where families, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, and supporters feel connected and valued.

We can't wait to see you all there.

06/15/2026

We are honored that Dr. Michelle Mras, Global Agent of Change is being honored at this years Paige Awards!

As CEO of Mras Incorporated, Dr. Michelle Mras with her powerful voice in transformational leadership and authentic storytelling has built a global platform that elevates personal growth and executive coaching.

A survivor of human trafficking, traumatic brain injury, breast cancer, and stroke, she transforms adversity into wisdom that inspires leaders worldwide.

A multi-time international bestselling author, award-winning TEDx keynote speaker, and recording artist,
her message of resilience and love has reached millions.

As a speaker and communication coach, she helps professionals develop presence and clarity.

Named a United Nations Ambassador of Peace, Dr. Mras empowers others to embrace their voice, own their story, and create meaningful, lasting impact, unapologetically.

Join us in celebrating her on August 8th!

Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/9th-annual-paige-awards

06/10/2026

Your support helps make inclusion something families can experience.

When you support The You Belong Foundation, you are helping move inclusion from an idea into real community experiences.

Your support helps make accessible events, community programs, business education, and family-centered support possible.

It helps create spaces where families feel welcomed.
It helps individuals with disabilities feel considered.
It helps local businesses learn how to better serve their community.

Every donation helps us continue building experiences rooted in access, belonging, and inclusion.

Support our mission and help us build more inclusive community experiences.

Donate today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/55acdf62-ed9f-4753-877c-18e91d8d5db1

06/09/2026

We are so excited that Dr.Nina Addison will be our Keynote Speaker at this years 9th Annual Paige Awards!

Dr. Nina M. Addison, known globally as The You Can Specialist™, is an international award-winning speaker, #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, transformational coach, educator, and youth empowerment leader. Born with club hands and underdeveloped arms, she has spent her life proving that limitations do not define destiny. Through faith, resilience, and purposeful action, she has transformed her personal story into a global message of hope and possibility.

Tickets are on sale now, seats are limited this year and filling up fast!

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/9th-annual-paige-awards

06/05/2026

Accessibility is community care.
Accessibility is more than a checklist.

It is one way a community says, “We thought about you.”
It shows people that they are welcomed, valued, and considered before they ever walk through the door.

When accessibility is treated as community care, we move beyond minimum requirements and toward meaningful inclusion.

Because everyone deserves to participate in community life with dignity, comfort, and belonging.

Share this reminder with someone who believes in building more inclusive spaces.

06/03/2026

Join us on June 19 for the NOTED Dinner Series.
We are excited to invite our community to the NOTED Dinner Series on June 19.
Events like this are more than a night out. They create space for connection, visibility, conversation, and support around the mission of building more inclusive communities.
When we come together, we strengthen the work.

When we show up, we help remind families, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and community members that they are not alone.

We hope you will join us for an evening rooted in purpose, community, and belonging.

Mark your calendar for June 19 and join us for the NOTED Dinner Series.

Tickets here: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQaEXd8zbXz8me3HmgnK02

06/01/2026

Inclusive communities are built with intention, awareness, and care.

This June, The You Belong Foundation is focusing on what it means to create community experiences where individuals with disabilities, special needs families, caregivers, and community members feel welcomed, included, and considered.

Because inclusion is not just about opening the door.

It is about making sure people feel like they were thought about before they arrived.

Throughout the month, we will be sharing what inclusive community experiences can look like, how local businesses can play a role, and how your support helps us continue this work.

Together, we can help build communities where everyone has a place.

Follow along this month as we focus on building inclusive community experiences.

05/28/2026

Awareness is the start. This is where the work actually lives.

Five things you can do THIS WEEK to change how your space operates:

1. Audit your website for alt text. Every image needs a description.
2. Check your event venues for step-free entry — not just a ramp somewhere, the primary guest entrance.
3. Add captions to every video you post. Reviewed captions, not just auto-generated.
4. Ask “what do you need?” before assuming. Let people tell you.
5. Hire or partner with disabled creators and consultants. Lived experience builds better access than any checklist.

Save this post. Send it to your team. These aren't complicated, they just have to get done.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause.
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it's a day of remembrance for the men and women who gave everything in service to this country, and for the families who carry their absence every day.

Freedom has never been free. It has been paid for, again and again, by lives we will never meet and stories we will never fully know.
So today, we remember. We honor. We hold space.

May we never forget. 🇺🇸

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