Karen Gaffney Foundation

Basic Information

Address: PMB 199 25 NW 23rd Place, Ste. 6 Portland, Oregon 97210

Phone Number: 503/973-5130

Fax Number: 971-244-0304

Email: kgaffney@teleport.com

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Additional Information

Executive Director: Kayley Randall

President: Karen Gaffney

Service Description: Inspirational and Ecducational Presentations, Self-Advocate Workshops--Leadership, Physical Fitness, Arts & Drama

Mission Statement:

The Karen Gaffney Foundation is a non-profit organization
that is dedicated to championing the journey to
full inclusion in families, schools, communities and the
workplace for people with Down Syndrome and other
disabilities.

Membership Fee: $0

Eligibility Requirements: Youth and Young Adults of all Abilities

Area Served: Nationwide and local Portland Area

Hours of Operation/Schedule: 9:00 am-4:30pm Monday-Friday; Presentations all days and times of the week, all year round.

Services Offered:
Presentation and Educational/workshop services for Educators, Self-Advocates and Parent groups

Conferences/Speakers: Karen Gaffney gives inspirational and educational presentations across the U.S. and the world to diverse groups concerning her long-distance swimming and her academic and professional accomplishments, as well as about growing up with Down Syndrome. On average Karen speaks to 35+ groups, conferences, universities, etc. per year, and gives numerous workshops for Self-Advocates on leadership, physical fitness and using drama and the arts to express one's dreams and goals.

Fundraisers: Karen also speaks at Buddy Walks and Fundraisers for groups such as Best Buddies and various Down Syndrome organizations across the U.S.

History:

The Karen Gaffney Foundation has been in existence for ten years in the Portland area and has evolved into both a service and educational based organization.

Detailed Organization Information:

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Through a series of personal appearances, motivational speeches, video tapes and resource materials, Karen Gaffney, a young woman with Down Syndrome, works to…

Instill renewed hope for a full, productive and inclusive life in the hearts and minds of new parents of a child born with Down Syndrome or other developmental disabilities. Motivate parents to new thinking and positive action so they will begin immediately building the potential of their child day by day. Heighten awareness and raise expectations of students, counselors, educators and those in the medical profession of the capabilities of children with Down Syndrome to learn, grow and contribute in an inclusive setting. Promote community involvement and action for the support of people with disabilities.

Slogan: "We are more alike than we are different!"