Our mission in action
At The Corina Mae Foundation, we are dedicated to building a more inclusive and supportive Alabama. Discover how we empower disabled individuals and their families every day.
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.
Why understanding and inclusion matter
Understanding disabilities is more than awareness — it’s the foundation of dignity. When people take the time to learn, listen, and see the person behind the disability, stigma fades and compassion grows. Inclusion means creating a state where disabled individuals are not overlooked or misunderstood, but respected, supported, and valued for who they are.
Amplifying disabled voices
Disabled voices deserve to be heard because they carry truth, experience, and wisdom. These voices show us what needs to change and what support truly looks like. By lifting these stories, we honor lived experience — including Corina Mae’s — and ensure that real people shape the future of disability support in Alabama.
Our vision for Alabama
We envision an Alabama where no disabled person feels invisible, unheard, or alone. A state where families can find help without struggle, where communities understand disability with compassion, and where every individual is treated with dignity. Through awareness, advocacy, and connection, we work toward a future where disability is met with understanding, not barriers.
How you can help
Every act of support — big or small — helps build a more inclusive Alabama. When you stand with us, you help ensure that disabled individuals and families feel seen, valued, and supported. Here are a few meaningful ways to make a difference:
- Become a partner — Join us as a community, organizational, or advocacy partner. Together, we can expand awareness, strengthen support systems, and create lasting change across Alabama.
- Share our mission — Spread awareness by sharing our message with friends, family, and your community. Understanding grows when more people hear the truth about disability.
- Lift disabled voices — Listen to lived experiences, share stories, and help amplify the voices that deserve to be heard.
- Support our growth — Whether through purchasing a T‑shirt or contributing in other ways, your support helps us expand advocacy, education, and resources across Alabama.
- Learn and engage — Take time to learn about disability, challenge stigma, and model compassion in your own community.
- Stay connected — Follow our updates, join our community, and walk with us as we work toward a more inclusive future. Together, we can create a state where every disabled person is treated with dignity, understanding, and respect.
Interested in becoming a partner? Send us an email — we’d love to connect!
**We’re currently in the process of obtaining tax exemption and cannot accept charitable donations at this time.