Friends With Disabilities

06/19/2025

https://www.kzooparks.org/Events/Kzoo-Parks-Events/Food-Box-Pickup

Volunteers will distribute free food boxes in the parking lot at Mayors’ Riverfront Park. Any community member in need of food can drive or walk-up and receive a box.

01/23/2025

Our Mission:
At Friends With Disabilities, our mission is to bridge the gap between isolation and living a fulfilling life for people of disadvantage backgrounds and individuals with physical disabilities. We strive to Create, inclusive spaces, foster meaningful connections, and provide resources and opportunities that inspire personal growth, community, engagement, and holistic well-being, through advocacy, education, and support, we are dedicated to breaking barriers, promoting equity, and ensuring that everyone has the tools they need to thrive.

12/26/2024

Happy Holiday to all!

07/03/2024

We invite you to join our community! And Participate with us in one of the many rewarding events offered.
FwD will provide a resource base that will create an atmosphere where everyone will feel comfortable and cared for. The overall experience is to provide opportunity for those affected physically disabilities . .

06/20/2024

We’re getting excited for this warm weather! Hoping everyone is staying healthy and hydrated. With all this great weather we are encouraged to invite and join our fwd community!
Our diverse group is designed and dedicated to achieving acceptance and inclusion despite an individuals limitations. Fwd focus specialize in creating opportunities and experiences that may not be afforded to us.

06/14/2024

Sharmese Anderson, president and CEO of Friends with Disabilities, joined the Fox 17 Morning Mix to talk more about their mission and how the community can get involved. Watch our interview and read our article where we were featured! 😀

Friends with Disabilities creates a positive social environment for those with physical disabilities

Sharmese Anderson, president and CEO of Friends with Disabilities, joined the Fox 17 Morning Mix to talk more about their mission and how the community can get involved.

05/21/2024

🌊🎉 **Splash into FREE Summer Fun with Friends with Disabilities at Our Waterpark Event! 🌊**
Join Friends with Disabilities this June for the ultimate waterpark experience! Dive into a day of excitement, adventure, and unforgettable memories with new friends.

**Event Highlights:**
- **Thrilling Water Slides:** Experience the rush on our tallest and fastest slides!
- **Lazy River:** Relax and float your worries away.
- **Wave Pool:** Catch some waves and cool off in our gigantic wave pool.
- **We will be providing delicious food & drinks:**

**SIGN UP TODAY!!** at friendswithdisabilities.org under the donate tab and scroll to the bottom to sign up and join in on the free fun with Friends with Disabilities.**

Don’t miss out on the splash-tastic fun! Sign up now and make a big splash this summer!

Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming, free to participants and volunteers, events! Follow us on friendswithdisabilities.org

I am pleased to announce that FWD had the best year ever! The year 2023 was very busy and exciting. In fact, it was amazing. We increased our trips and activities from once a month to twice a month. We experienced twice the fun in the same amount of time. So as a result, we will continue down the sa...

05/21/2024

🎤We're so excited for tomorrow night's dinner and karaoke downtown Kalamazoo! Can't wait to have a great time with everyone. 🎤🍽️

05/02/2024