"Everyone should have an opportunity to be treated with respect. Strong legs run so that weak legs may walk."
B. Thomas Golisano, Founder
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WXXI and The Golisano Foundation Launch Initiative to “Move To Include” People with Disabilities
It's up to you! Join us as we promote inclusion for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Through programming and special events, twe want to build a more inclusive community by motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in all aspects of the community. Read more
Save the Date! Business Connection Summit - Hiring People with Disabilities -
May 13
Join local business representatives to discuss the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities. Learn about tax incentives to businesses and strategies for making reasonable
accommodations in the workplace. Meet highly-qualified candidates with disabilities. See Flier | Register
Spread the Word to End the Word is March 5th - Pledge now!
Click on the banner to take the pledge to Spread the Word to End the Word. The Golisano Foundation encourages you to spread the word to end the word. We want to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word "retard(ed)" and ask people to pledge to stop using the R-word. Tturn your commitment into action and spread the word to others. Read more & see photo album and news stories
See "The Crash Reel" at The Little Theatre Jan. 14
Directed by two-time Oscar® nominee Lucy Walker, The Crash Reel is a jaw dropping story about one unforgettable athlete Kevin Pearce. The screening will be followed by a discussion led by Mary L. Dombovy, MD, MHSA, and Vice President of Neurosciences Unity Health System. See more
Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking to Celebrate Community Commitment
December 10, 2013--Tom Golisano joined Lee Memorial Health system leaders to celebrate progress on the capital campaign for construction of a new 128-bed state-of-the-art pediatric hospital. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 with the new facility scheduled to open in 2017. Photos | News
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titute for Innovative Transition at Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities Issues its FiveYear Report to the Community
Read about the many lives of young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilitieswho have been touched by the Golisano Foundation's investment in the Institute for Innovative Transition. Read report | Past News
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