Wayfaring Band Inc

The Everybody In, Disrupting Ableism training program guides and supports businesses, potential co- workers, and others who are interested in becoming allies to the disability community with an explicit focus on our neighbors who experience disabilities. By professionally framing the lived experience of our clientele to help create workplace environments that are safe and responsive to the needs of all stakeholders, including those who experience intellectual disabilities, our customized training courses create vibrant environments in which individuals with I/DD can learn, grow, and thrive while making meaningful contributions to the organizations for whom they work.

Participants of the Supper Club program gather once a month to learn globally practiced cooking techniques with a Chef and then dine together as an important part of community gathering around a common table.

This program has taken a pause during 2024. But we plan to continue this in 2025. Because Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) with and without disabilities are affected by racism within our local community, The Wayfaring Band created a discussion group, the BIPOC Caucus. This innovative area of programming includes both clientele and staff members of color from The Band so they can discuss the intersection of race and disability in a safe space among peers. The unique BIPOC Caucus, launched in 2020, exemplifies our intersectional programming that prioritizes inclusive anti-ableist values and advocacy for a truly diverse community.