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Discover IWD Connect Foundation

The IWD Connect Foundation is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that values diversity, compassion, and inclusiveness. We aim to create a space where varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are recognized and celebrated. Our foundation is committed to promoting a sense of belonging and collaboration among its members.

Join us in making a difference and amplifying the voices of individuals with Disabilities.

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Our Purpose

The specific purposes of the Corporation is to bridge GAPS in awareness and services of those diagnosed with mental illness (MH), intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/IDD) and/or other behaviors which compromise an individuals health, safety and stability in the community by developing programs to increase knowledge, resources and services for success.

 

The purpose of Individuals with Disabilities Connect Foundation, Inc. is to allot all persons managing such diagnosis and those caring for them wrap around supports.

What We Do

The corporation will provide support, education, and resources to enhance quality of life. The corporation will also bring overall awareness in all settings to assist those in the community on how to address, support, and assist those with disabilities. The ultimate goal is to support all persons and their families having any behavioral health (MH/IDD) diagnosis access to needed supports to ensure a safe way of living.

President/Founder

Mary Pierce, MBA, QDDP, QMHP

Director of Strategic Planning, Research and Business Development

Thomas Pierce, MBA, QDDP, QMHP

Director of Medical/Psychiatric Programs

Kenneth Richmond, MD, FAPA

Director of Public Health

Rita Armstrong, Ed.D, DNP, MSN Ed., BSN, RN, FAADN

Director of Clinical Programs

Tiffinee Yancey, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, HS-BCP, BC-TMH

Director of Public Relations, Legal Practices, Compliance and Ethics

Michael Pierce, Esq

Treasurer

Nashawn Gibbs, MPA

Director of Educational Programs & Planning

Deborah Bailey, Ph.D-c, MS, ME

Secretary

Auhdea Bullock, BS, OTA/L-Applicant

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