The Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit empowers emerging activists and community leaders from across the Commonwealth to take up the mantle of the disability rights movement by championing access, inclusion, and independence for all.
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Access 2 Community and Friendship leaders Elizabeth Gray, Tatiana Thomas, and Austin Carr were invited by the Paul W Spooner Leadership Conference to lead a team building activity. They knew it had to be fun and creative. As a group they decided on a hands-on art project using recycled materials. Everyone jumped in, shared ideas, laughed, and discovered how well they could work together.
They encouraged participants to reflect on how effectively their teams could communicate, plan, and co-create.
The activity highlighted the importance of cooperation, active listening, and mutual empowerment. It was inspiring to observe how participants combined imagination and teamwork. The room was full of energy and connection.
It was amazing to see the groups brainstorm. At the end we felt empowered and inspired and reminded when we listen and support each other we can turn simple materials into beautiful creations.
A2CF had the opportunity to write an article for the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. It was for their Impact Paper. The article was on loneliness, one of the motivators for starting our organization. We're very excited to post the article here for all to read. We hope you enjoy the article!
A2CF had the opportunity to write an article for the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. It was for their Impact Paper. The article was on loneliness, one of the motivators for starting our organization. We're very excited to post the article here for all to read. We hope you enjoy the article!
Austin Carr, Andrew Carr, Tatiana Thomas, and Elizabeth Gray are self-advocates and co-founders of the organization Access 2 Community and Friendship of the greater Boston area.
Photo credit Mix 104.1
Photo credit Mix 104.1
By Karson & Kennedy August 12, 20249:17 am
By Karson & Kennedy August 12, 20249:17 am
This morning we spoke to our good friend Austin who told us about a new program he has helped develop called Access 2 Community & Friendship. Access 2 Community and Friendship - is a Boston-based social group/club comprised of young adults with disabilities 22+ years of age. Events are designed by young adults with disabilities to promote accessible social events in the community spaces with universal access for all.
This morning we spoke to our good friend Austin who told us about a new program he has helped develop called Access 2 Community & Friendship. Access 2 Community and Friendship - is a Boston-based social group/club comprised of young adults with disabilities 22+ years of age. Events are designed by young adults with disabilities to promote accessible social events in the community spaces with universal access for all.
Matty Tricca from Brain Shapes
Interviews Austin, Lizzie, Tatiana and Andrew about how Access 2 Community and Friendship started.
They also discussed their backgrounds and Advocacy work. Matty participates in A2CF events.
FROM: SELF-ADVOCACY WINS
FROM: THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
What started in a garage has grown into a movement of joy and belonging. When the pandemic highlighted isolation in our community, Andrew, Austin, Tatiana, and Lizzie created a space where young adults of all abilities could connect and thrive. Through free, accessible events, A2CAF is weaving a vibrant social fabric where everyone belongs-from museum trips to baseball games, they're proving that friendship knows no bounds. One gathering at a time, they're building a more connected Cambridge.
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