Honoring a legacy of strength and resilience

Inspired by my mother’s strength, we serve Alabama’s disability community with dignity and care.

Discover what we are doing to create a more inclusive Alabama

Our commitment to the disabled community

We are closing a critical gap in Alabama by building a disability‑led foundation rooted in advocacy, awareness, and understanding. Too many disabled Alabamians feel unseen or unheard, and we are here to change that. Our work amplifies disabled voices, challenges misconceptions, and strengthens communities so every person is respected, valued, and included.

Our purpose, our future

We exist to uplift disabled Alabamians through belonging, dignity, and understanding. Meaningful change starts with listening.

Our mission:

Empowering voices, building understanding

We increase public understanding of disabilities, promote acceptance, and uplift disabled voices through awareness, advocacy, and community support. We help individuals find and connect with essential resources and work with local communities to improve accessibility. Our mission is to ensure every person feels seen, valued, and supported as we build an Alabama where understanding replaces stigma.

Our vision:

An inclusive Alabama for all

We envision an Alabama where disabled individuals are fully understood, respected, and included, a state where awareness replaces stigma and every person feels valued. This vision guides our advocacy, education, and community work, and reflects our belief that disability is woven into the fabric of human diversity. We are working toward a future where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

Who we serve and inspire

 

The Corina Mae Foundation reaches disabled individuals, families, caregivers, state leaders, and the public. Our message of inclusion and respect resonates across Alabama, fostering a culture of support and understanding. Your involvement helps build a more inclusive state where compassion leads the way, and where communities grow stronger when every person feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Programs & Services

We support disabled individuals, families, caregivers, and seniors across Alabama through practical, community-focused programs designed to build belonging and dignity.

Community outreach

Connecting with communities across all 67 counties to promote disability inclusion, awareness, and understanding.

Senior support

Providing encouragement, connection, and resources for seniors, especially disabled seniors, to help them stay engaged, supported, and included in their communities.

Resource navigation

Guiding individuals and families to the right disability, mental health, and community resources when they need support.

Caregiver support

Offering encouragement, information, and connection for caregivers who carry heavy responsibilities.

How we make a difference

The Corina Mae Foundation stands for understanding, dignity, and change. Rooted in lived experience, we support disabled individuals and families across Alabama by challenging stigma, expanding access, and ensuring every voice is heard. Our work is about more than services; it’s about transforming how Alabama sees disability.

Raising disability awareness

We share real stories and education that help communities see disability through truth and compassion. By changing perceptions, we build a culture of respect and inclusion.

Connecting to essential resources

We walk beside families as they navigate care, funding, and support systems, helping them find the tools, programs, and hope they deserve.

Promoting inclusion and advocacy

We speak up for disabled Alabamians, working with leaders and organizations to create policies that protect rights, expand accessibility, and honor lived experience.

Get in touch with us

We are here to help and connect with you. Whether you have questions, want to volunteer, share your story, or need assistance finding resources, please reach out. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 72 hours.

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Serving all 67 counties in Alabama, United States