March 2025

We are pleased to share “Charlie’s Service Dog Tail” written by our board member, Gena Stonefield.  This well illustrated book for all ages discovers the world of Charlie, who began training as a service dog when he was just a puppy. Follow his journey to becoming a real service dog for his owner, Brooke, as the two of them develop an unbreakable bond of friendship and loyalty to each other!

The "tail" of Brooke and Charlie will touch your heart as you learn about the training a service dog experiences and the role these dogs play in the everyday lives of their partners. This book, available on Amazon, was inspired by Circle Tail, an organization that empowers, educates, and inspires individuals and communities through professional training and partnership of highly-skilled service oriented dogs. 

PigAbilities is a movement for inclusion that supports our families and friends who live with disabilities. This one-mile event is designed for participants (and supporters of participants) to run, walk or roll at their own pace so they can cross the official Flying Pig Marathon Finish Swine. Since 2013, PigAbilities has been a signature event for athletes with disabilities who have a desire to be part of a bigger event, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon. 

Date: Saturday, May 3

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Downtown Cincinnati - see full details including drop-off areas and parking at https://flyingpigmarathon.com/

Be inspired: https://youtu.be/W9-rWxVqvuk    

Each year our staff, family, and friends are thrilled to participate as a team in this empowering event - won't you join us?

·        Register by April 16th for only $15 to participate with our team at this link Independence Alliance - help us raise money Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising or make a donation in support of our team. 

·        Registrants can create a personal fundraising page and raise money for Independence Alliance too!

·        Registered team member packets (including your event shirt and numbered bib) will be available for pick-up at our office between 9am and 2pm from Monday, April 28 through Thursday, May 1, 2025. Registered participants will receive a medal at the Finish Swine.

·        If you are assisting a person with a disability you may register as a Guide at no cost, however you will not receive the event shirt or a medal at the Finish Swine.

·        Do you need assistance with the cost of registration? Let us know! 

Save the Date:

2025 Abilities at Bat!

Independence Alliance is proud to again be a participating agency for Abilities at Bat, an event celebrating individuals in the community with disabilities. Don't miss this exciting game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, May 24th with pre-game activities raising awareness of local organizations supporting people with disabilities. Watch for updates on how to purchase your tickets and support Independence Alliance.

Unique Home Modification Opportunity

We have one Harmar Pinnacle SL300 Stairlift that was purchased for a consumer through grant funds, professionally installed, and subsequently used only once. The consumer’s family has offered to pass it along to a person who will benefit from having this home modification to help them to live independently. If you have a need for a stairlift, you meet the following criteria, and meet a required on-site assessment, we will provide and professionally install the stairlift at no charge. There is no warranty on this stairlift. A recipient will be selected based on eligibility and best fit for the existing stairlift.

∙      Person with a disability

∙      Lives in own home

∙      Bi-level home preferred (due to length of the stairlift rail)

If you feel you may be eligible or if you have questions, please contact Debbie via email. 

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