About The You Belong Foundation
The You Belong Foundation works to remove barriers so individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers can participate fully in everyday life.
Through accessibility improvements, community education, and inclusive events, we help create spaces where dignity, connection, and belonging are part of the experience.
About The You Belong Foundation
The You Belong Foundation works to remove barriers so individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers can participate fully in everyday life.
Through accessibility improvements, community education, and inclusive events, we help create spaces where dignity, connection, and belonging are part of the experience.
Creating Access In Everyday Spaces
Accessibility Support
We work with businesses and organizations to identify barriers and implement practical improvements that make spaces easier to navigate and more welcoming.
Inclusive Events
Our events create opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families to participate fully in community experiences.
Community Education
We provide training and guidance that helps businesses, organizations, and community leaders build more inclusive environments.
Helping Businesses Remove Barriers
We believe every neighbor should be able to enter, navigate, and enjoy local businesses with dignity.
Through accessibility reviews, inclusive training, and practical tools like large-print materials and sensory-friendly practices, we help turn good intentions into meaningful change.
Small improvements can open doors for thousands of people in a community.
Our Mission
The You Belong Foundation helps businesses and organizations remove access barriers so individuals with disabilities and their families can participate more fully in everyday life.
We support communities through accessibility guidance, inclusive events, and resources that help businesses create spaces where everyone feels welcome.
Our Vision
We envision communities where accessibility is simply part of how spaces are designed and services are delivered.
In this future, businesses of every size understand the value of inclusion. Caregivers and individuals with disabilities move confidently through their neighborhoods. Public spaces, local businesses, and community events reflect the belief that everyone deserves to belong.
Meet The Team
Wendy L. Cunningham Barnes
Founder / Chief Executive
Dr. James H. Carpenter Barnes
Co-Founder
Felice Carr
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Nina Addison
Director of Community Relations
