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Partner Spotlight: XO Ranch – Transforming Lives Through Equine Therapy & Vocational Skills

Partner Spotlight: XO Ranch – Transforming Lives Through Equine Therapy & Vocational Skills

Partner Spotlight: XO Ranch – Transforming Lives Through Equine Therapy & Vocational Skills

Jul 92 min read

Ten Futures, One Mission: Introducing the 2026 Dr. Raymond M. Peterson Scholars

Ten Futures, One Mission: Introducing the 2026 Dr. Raymond M. Peterson Scholars

Ten Futures, One Mission: Introducing the 2026 Dr. Raymond M. Peterson Scholars

Jun 174 min read

Partner Spotlight: Hope on the Hard Road – Creating Sensory-Friendly, Inclusive Community Experiences for All Families

Partner Spotlight: Hope on the Hard Road – Creating Sensory-Friendly, Inclusive Community Experiences for All Families

Partner Spotlight: Hope on the Hard Road – Creating Sensory-Friendly, Inclusive Community Experiences for All Families

Jun 163 min read

Expanding Opportunity: Meet FDD’s Spring 2026 Program Grant Partners

Expanding Opportunity: Meet FDD’s Spring 2026 Program Grant Partners

Expanding Opportunity: Meet FDD’s Spring 2026 Program Grant Partners

May 274 min read

Celebrating Our Partnership with Noah Homes: Expanding PERCH and Enriching Community Connections

Celebrating Our Partnership with Noah Homes: Expanding PERCH and Enriching Community Connections

Celebrating Our Partnership with Noah Homes: Expanding PERCH and Enriching Community Connections

May 162 min read

Partner Spotlight: ConnectMed & Camp Cosmos—Empowering Children Through Healing, Inclusion, and Joy

Partner Spotlight: ConnectMed & Camp Cosmos—Empowering Children Through Healing, Inclusion, and Joy

Partner Spotlight: ConnectMed & Camp Cosmos—Empowering Children Through Healing, Inclusion, and Joy

Apr 162 min read

Investing in Accessibility and Opportunity: FDD Announces 2026 Capital Grant Recipients

Investing in Accessibility and Opportunity: FDD Announces 2026 Capital Grant Recipients

Investing in Accessibility and Opportunity: FDD Announces 2026 Capital Grant Recipients

Mar 193 min read

Partner Highlight: Oceanside Museum of Art Without Limits: Showcasing Neurodivergent Voices at Oceanside Museum of Art

Partner Highlight: Oceanside Museum of Art Without Limits: Showcasing Neurodivergent Voices at Oceanside Museum of Art

Partner Highlight: Oceanside Museum of Art Without Limits: Showcasing Neurodivergent Voices at Oceanside Museum of Art

Mar 162 min read

Expanding Access to Support: FDD’s Partnership with the Autism Society of San Diego

Expanding Access to Support: FDD’s Partnership with the Autism Society of San Diego

Expanding Access to Support: FDD’s Partnership with the Autism Society of San Diego

Feb 62 min read

Building Access, Opportunity, and Belonging: Congratulations to Our Newest Program Grant Recipients.

Building Access, Opportunity, and Belonging: Congratulations to Our Newest Program Grant Recipients.

Building Access, Opportunity, and Belonging: Congratulations to Our Newest Program Grant Recipients.

Feb 34 min read

Shining a Light on Inclusion: FDD’s Support for The Shine Project Foundation

Shining a Light on Inclusion: FDD’s Support for The Shine Project Foundation

Shining a Light on Inclusion: FDD’s Support for The Shine Project Foundation

Jan 153 min read

Empowering Futures: FDD’s Support for Girls Rising’s Autism-Informed Training & Outreach

Empowering Futures: FDD’s Support for Girls Rising’s Autism-Informed Training & Outreach

Empowering Futures: FDD’s Support for Girls Rising’s Autism-Informed Training & Outreach

Dec 12, 20253 min read

Congratulations to our latest Program Grant recipients—six organizations leading the way in accessibility, creativity, and community impact.

Congratulations to our latest Program Grant recipients—six organizations leading the way in accessibility, creativity, and community impact.

Congratulations to our latest Program Grant recipients—six organizations leading the way in accessibility, creativity, and community impact.

Dec 1, 20253 min read

Reimagining Early Childhood Education: FDD’s Partnership with Includ(Ed)

Reimagining Early Childhood Education: FDD’s Partnership with Includ(Ed)

Reimagining Early Childhood Education: FDD’s Partnership with Includ(Ed)

Nov 14, 20253 min read

Breaking Barriers Through Movement: FDD’s Partnership with Toby Wells YMCA Adaptive Gymnastics

Breaking Barriers Through Movement: FDD’s Partnership with Toby Wells YMCA Adaptive Gymnastics

Breaking Barriers Through Movement: FDD’s Partnership with Toby Wells YMCA Adaptive Gymnastics

Oct 15, 20252 min read

Empowering Creativity: FDD’s Support for Dancing Around the Oak Tree Art Studio Inc.

Empowering Creativity: FDD’s Support for Dancing Around the Oak Tree Art Studio Inc.

Empowering Creativity: FDD’s Support for Dancing Around the Oak Tree Art Studio Inc.

Sep 15, 20252 min read

Partnering for Inclusion: FDD’s Support for Ride Above Disability’s Low-Income Riding Program

Partnering for Inclusion: FDD’s Support for Ride Above Disability’s Low-Income Riding Program

Partnering for Inclusion: FDD’s Support for Ride Above Disability’s Low-Income Riding Program

Aug 15, 20252 min read

Congratulations to Our Latest FDD Program Grant Recipients: Advancing Inclusion & Innovation

Congratulations to Our Latest FDD Program Grant Recipients: Advancing Inclusion & Innovation

Congratulations to Our Latest FDD Program Grant Recipients: Advancing Inclusion & Innovation

Aug 4, 20253 min read

Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers: The 2025 Raymond M. Peterson Scholarship Recipients

Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers: The 2025 Raymond M. Peterson Scholarship Recipients

Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers: The 2025 Raymond M. Peterson Scholarship Recipients

Jul 28, 20255 min read

Empowering Safety & Confidence: FDD’s Partnership with Kidpower

Empowering Safety & Confidence: FDD’s Partnership with Kidpower

Empowering Safety & Confidence: FDD’s Partnership with Kidpower

Jul 15, 20252 min read

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