Speech and Language Development Center (SLDC) and 9 aligned nonprofits will partner with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) on May 20 for Empowering Possibilities, a collaborative Giving Day to support people with disabilities living in Orange County. The 24-hour online effort aims to raise $100,000 for 10 nonprofits offering a range of education and supportive services, skills training and counseling, and community outreach programs. Within Orange County, there are over 250,000 people living with disabilities, making up 8.5% of the community2. This Giving Day is an opportunity for donors to collectively support the nonprofit organizations providing the tools and resources necessary for Orange County’s disabled residents to achieve success and independence. At SLDC, we provide education and therapy to children and adults with special needs in an environment that nutures growth, inspires achievement and maximizes their potential. At SLDC, many students receive a 1:1 aid who is well trained to assist them in all their daily activities. Over 60% of our students have discovered how to communicate with the use of Augumented/Alternative Communication (ACC). SLDC provides over 23,000 hours in Adapted Physical Education, Counseling, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapies in a school year.