No Limits is brought to you by one of the largest disability service agencies in the Green Bay area: ASPIRO.
Our purpose is to showcase the abilities of people who otherwise with would be labeled as having a disability and highlighting the enrichment they bring to our community.
Our purpose is to showcase the abilities of people who otherwise with would be labeled as having a disability and highlighting the enrichment they bring to our community.
Why?
Many people find interacting with a person with a disability intimidating out of fear they will sound patronizing or say the wrong thing. This is confirmed by research done in 2014 by the British organization, Scope. They found 66% of the public feel this way.
Additionally, a 2015 Harris poll conducted for Special Olympics and Shriver Media finds that while attitudes about people with developmental disabilities are evolving, opinions remain tied to the level of personal connection people have with these individuals. Our organizations sees this every day. People avoid interacting with people with disabilities because they are afraid they may say something that is politically incorrect or don't know what to say so they don’t say anything at all. However, as the Harris poll finds, greater personal interactions lead to greater attitudes about persons with disabilities. This is further supported by the World Report on Disability which says, “Raising awareness and challenging negative attitudes are often first steps towards creating more accessible environments for persons with disabilities.” This research supports the need for No Limits’ number one priority: awareness.
To achieve greater understanding and inclusion in our community, No Limits – Ability Awareness Campaign was launched in 2016. It has evolved to feature a month-long marketing campaign.
Additionally, a 2015 Harris poll conducted for Special Olympics and Shriver Media finds that while attitudes about people with developmental disabilities are evolving, opinions remain tied to the level of personal connection people have with these individuals. Our organizations sees this every day. People avoid interacting with people with disabilities because they are afraid they may say something that is politically incorrect or don't know what to say so they don’t say anything at all. However, as the Harris poll finds, greater personal interactions lead to greater attitudes about persons with disabilities. This is further supported by the World Report on Disability which says, “Raising awareness and challenging negative attitudes are often first steps towards creating more accessible environments for persons with disabilities.” This research supports the need for No Limits’ number one priority: awareness.
To achieve greater understanding and inclusion in our community, No Limits – Ability Awareness Campaign was launched in 2016. It has evolved to feature a month-long marketing campaign.
About aspiro:
ASPIRO helps individuals with disabilities live their best lives. We recognize that one size does not fit all and we respect the choices they and their families make for their lives. Our day services are offered in a specialized setting with the necessary supports for success. Our community based programs are offered in the individual’s home or in the greater community. In either case, ASPIRO offers their clients the opportunity to do the things in their lives that are important to them because if it is important to them, it is important to us.
ASPIRO’s services include: Building Full Lives, Day Services, Early Intervention (Birth to 3), Employment Services, Group Supported Employment, Project SEARCH, and Respite Care. For more information about ASPIRO visit: www.aspiroinc.org or call 920-498-2599.
ASPIRO’s services include: Building Full Lives, Day Services, Early Intervention (Birth to 3), Employment Services, Group Supported Employment, Project SEARCH, and Respite Care. For more information about ASPIRO visit: www.aspiroinc.org or call 920-498-2599.
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No Limits is brought to you by ASPIRO and sponsored by Knights of Columbus.