Kindness. Inclusion. Neurodiversity.
That's our thing.

The Guide Project Inc. is the heart-child (see what we did there?) of us, Dan and Stacey Cheney. As parents to two boys - one with disabilities and one without - we know first-hand the joys and challenges of parenting children with diverse needs.

Finding truly inclusive programs

Whenever we set out to find enrichment activities, like camps, sports or other programs, finding ways to meet our neurotypical child's needs and interests wasn't a problem. But when it came to our other son, it was a different story. The programs were harder to find. And it turned out, simply accepting children with disabilities didn't make a program inclusive. 

we started Asking QUestions

So, like many parents, we researched and made connections and then researched some more. We found valuable programs and resources and funding support. But it took time. And together, we began to wonder: What if there were more inclusive - truly inclusive - programs? And what if they weren’t so hard to find?

These questions led to more questions. Do the programs that are available to him see him as more than just a disability to address? What if there were programs that didn't just want to help him - but wanted to help others get to know him, as a unique human being with something valuable to contribute to the world?

then we created our own answers

The Guide Project Inc. is our way of creating answers to the questions we were asking ourselves. We want to create a world with more inclusive programs, so that people with disabilities and their families don't miss out on life-enriching experiences that others may take for granted - and a world that doesn't provide these opportunities out of pity, but instead because they know the value that inclusion brings to everyone. 

Check out our interview with Voyage ATL for more information!