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Organizations

Across various dioceses, dedicated organizations are making significant strides in fostering inclusive educational environments for students with disabilities. These groups, driven by a profound commitment to accessibility and equity, actively support and develop specialized programming tailored to meet the diverse needs of these learners.

Their efforts span a wide spectrum, from advocating for individualized support services to implementing innovative teaching strategies that promote full participation in Catholic education.

These organizations serve as beacons of hope and models of best practice, demonstrating the transformative power of inclusive education. They often collaborate with diocesan leadership, school administrators, and educators to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the same opportunities as their peers. Their programming might include specialized academic support, social skills development, and vocational training, all grounded in the values of faith and community.

Organization Location Executive/President Contact Email
Fire Foundation Kansas City, Missouri Molly Fisher   [email protected]
One Classroom St. Louis Anthony and LeeAnn Armitage Colleen Mooney [email protected] 
Rising Together Alliance Philadelphia   Susan Schuller/Vicki Szostek [email protected] 
National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion California Beth Foraker   [email protected] 
Porto Charities Diocese of Arlington Leo Alonso Carmen Chiappetta [email protected] 
Catholic Coalition for Special Education Archdiocese of Washington Francesca Pellegino Francesca Pellegino [email protected] 
Program for Inclusive Education University of Notre Dame Christi Bonfiglio Christi Bonfiglio [email protected] 
Catholic Inclusion Arlington, Virginia Mary Desmarais Mary Desmarais [email protected] 
St. Margaret of Castello Fund Detroit Paul Mersino Paul Mersino [email protected] 
Embrace Kansas City, Kansas Kim Hammers   [email protected] 
Shepherd Them All Austin Jennifer Kirsch Jennifer Kirsch [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Denver Denver Gerard Graveline   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Northeast Iowa Raymond, Iowa Erin Schmitz   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation New Hampshire Manchester, New Hampshire Christine Duffley (Founder)   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Dallas Dallas Carrie Ro (Founder)   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Northwest Iowa Sioux City, Iowa Ryan Allen   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Central Illinois Normal, Illinois Jay Percell   [email protected]
Fire Foundation Milwaukee Milwaukee Katie Kasper   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Northern Kentucky Lakeside Park, Kentucky Missy Hail   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Florida Jacksonville, Florida Michelle Tetschner   [email protected] 
Fire Foundation Wichita Wichita, Kansas Nancy Descarreaux   [email protected]  
Fire Foundation Sacramento Sacramento, California Jennifer Sinner   [email protected] 
Hand in Hand Options Nashville   Kathryn Sipos [email protected]