In schools, physical disabilities are often portrayed in a less-valued way.
It’s easy for students to get the impression that physically disabled individuals don’t offer real-world value.
Our foundation raises awareness about the value of physically disabled individuals through education.
Academic Curriculum
Evin and the foundation created a post-secondary course curriculum to help students understand the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities and the much-needed solutions to those challenges.
Quality Schools
Our curriculum is currently being offered at Notre Dame University and St. Leo University, but your donations can help us reinforce our plans to expand the curriculum to institutions of higher education throughout the United States.
Real-world Impact
Our curriculum doesn’t just focus on the challenges faced by the physically disabled; it also presents actionable, much-needed solutions to those challenges. We ensure students are equipped to make a positive impact.
Hear what people are saying about our work in education and awareness…
“This is by far one of my favorite courses that I have taken at Notre Dame and I really appreciate the level of involvement Evin’s parents showed and their willingness to answer any and all of our questions.”
“I intend to go to medical school…Professionally, this class will help me advocate for a group of people that I might have overlooked previously.”
“I would recommend this class to anyone interested in biotech, healthcare management, medical/PA/nursing school, or law school.”
“I think there was a gap in my own knowledge about life with a disability. This class gave me a much greater understanding that I will use as the foundation to my advocacy efforts throughout my career.”
“I think the class information was unique and the class room atmosphere was something that a lot of students would enjoy!”
“For someone interested in disability or in learning more, [the course] is very applicable.”
“It was enlightening to see disability from the social model perspective and then take into account Evin’s personal experience from the book.”
“Overall, this course made me more comfortable and confident discussing disability because it made me realize that it is not something to shy away from.”
“The course absolutely exceeded my expectations. Not only did I learn what disability was I also was able to view disability was in a different manner. I am now equipped with proper use of language tools, education on forms of disability, aware of the stigma with disability, understand the separation barrier and so much more.”
“I loved the discussion-based aspect of the curriculum and how different videos and media were integrated into the class.”
Read Evin’s story in his own words.
Evin’s book, Abled in a Disabled World, provides a close and personal look at Evin’s life and perspective. It’s a must-read not just for everyone who loved Evin, but also for anyone who wants a first-hand account of the experience of muscular dystrophy.
Evin talks in detail about his caretakers — what it felt like to be clothed, bathed and fed on a continual basis — and challenges readers to abandon excuse-making and overcome barriers in their own lives.
