What Makes Angels Reach Foundation with Dorinda Luzardo a Good Neighbor...

When doctors told Dori Luzardo her autistic child would "never have a conversation" or "live much of a life," she faced a pivotal moment. Rather than accept this limiting prognosis, she channeled her 20 years of education experience and "stubborn genes" into creating something revolutionary: Angels Reach Foundation.

Established in 2004, this transformative nonprofit has since helped over 4,000 neurodivergent youth develop their unique potential in a world that often focuses on what they can't do rather than what they can. Their comprehensive approach spans K-12 education, therapy services, family resources, and innovative entrepreneurship programs that allow young adults with social challenges to build sustainable livelihoods while focusing on their natural talents.

What truly distinguishes Angels Reach is their unwavering belief that integration benefits everyone. When neurodivergent individuals learn alongside neurotypical peers, both groups flourish. The typically developing students gain invaluable leadership skills and emotional intelligence, while their neurodivergent peers develop social confidence in supportive environments. This philosophy challenges the persistent myth that separate education serves either group better.

Despite facing significant hardships—including the devastating loss of their permanent facility with just one day's notice—Angels Reach continues to expand their impact globally. Their current partnership with the government of Madrid demonstrates how their trademarked methodologies can transform inclusive practices across cultures.

The foundation operates with remarkable flexibility, establishing micro-schools and clinics within existing private institutions, offering remote learning options, and creating learning pods that require just five participants to launch. This adaptability allows them to meet families wherever they are, from Miami-Dade and Broward counties to international communities.

Discover how Angels Reach is creating a world without limiting labels by visiting angelsreach.org or angelsreachacademy.org. Their story reminds us that human potential knows no boundaries when communities truly embrace the value that everyone brings.

For more information call (305) 828-5276 or visit https://www.angelsreach.org/.