Forgotten Wishes Foundation
A Virtual Giving Tuesday Card Party – December 2 at 11:00 AM CST This Giving Tuesday, we’re spreading kindness one High Five at a time! Join the Forgotten Wishes Foundation for an hour of simple, meaningful volunteer activity that brings smiles and belonging to friends with disabilities across the country Live on Facebook @ForgottenWishesOrg What…
By Lisa Dempsey Announcing the Updated Card Party Initiative Guide Book We are delighted to share the newly updated Card Party Initiative Guide Book from the Forgotten Wishes Foundation. This enhanced edition is thoughtfully designed to help individuals, community groups, and organizations host memorable card-making events. These parties bring joy and belonging to our Forget-Me-Not…
Inclusion for People with Disabilities Inclusion isn’t just a theoretical ideal; it’s a vital necessity that connects individuals with disabilities to a more active, fulfilling life. Let’s discuss why it is important to become more aware of what inclusion means for all of us today. Obviously, living with a disability can create challenges to engaging…
Creating a Connection with a Letter In our fast-paced and digital world, receiving a handcrafted letter from a stranger is rare. Yet, the magic of a heartfelt letter can create an extraordinary feeling of connection between two unknown human beings. Writing a short letter to someone you don’t know and have never met can be…
The Forgotten Wishes Foundation believes that fostering an inclusive and empathetic environment for all individuals, regardless of their abilities, is crucial to our mission of creating a sense of belonging for people with disabilities. Unfortunately, ableism, a form of discrimination against people with disabilities, persists at all levels of our communities. The Forgotten Wishes Foundation aims to shed…
Let’s talk about the magic of receiving handwritten notes of kindness and friendship and how it creates a community of inclusion for people with disabilities. Inclusion for someone with a disability can feel like having a VIP pass to the coolest party in town. Inclusion feels like you have a seat at the table regardless…
In today’s world, we must recognize and celebrate the unique abilities and contributions of individuals with disabilities. They form an essential part of our society, and by promoting inclusivity and providing the necessary resources, we can foster a more equitable and compassionate world. The Forgotten Wishes Foundation is working to increase awareness about the disability…
The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire, and validate all moms of children with special needs in their unique and difficult journeys. Founder Jessica Patay hosts a podcast called Brave Together. Jessica interviewed the Founder of the Forgotten Wishes Foundation to find out more and what inspired Lisa to begin…
Coffee with Caregivers is a podcast hosted by Jess Ronne. Jessica Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host of Coffee With Caregivers, associate producer of the “UNSEEN†documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit dedicated to serving parent caregivers with recognition, respite, and resources. Jess…
Laurie Hellmann is an author, speaker, podcast host, advocate, and mother. Laurie sees you, and she understands because that’s a part of her life, too, as she raises her son, Skyler, who has severe, non-verbal autism. Laurie’s love, however, knows no bounds, and even though autism presents various challenges for her, her son, and her…