In 2025, SAADA joined Lens Of Youth as an official Awareness Ally, introducing the organization’s inclusion and disability awareness program to over 370 members of the SAADA community, including parents and students.

Over four days of guided story sharing and discussions, families engaged with real-life experiences of individuals living with intellectual and developmental differences, building empathy, understanding, and commitment to inclusion. Many participants signed the Inclusion Pledge and supported the mission through donations.

This partnership inspired SAADA to further expand our community-based inclusion efforts through movement, leading to the creation of Dance Bridge, a free, youth-supported, inclusive community dance program for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences.

We are grateful to collaborate with Misunderstood Moments in advancing awareness, empathy, and belonging, and we look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership in 2026 and beyond.

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