Our Partners
Our Stomping Ground is lucky to work with great organizations who share our mission of helping adults with disabilities lead fulfilling lives. From our housing partners who welcome our members into their buildings, to our theraputic and recreational partners who nurish our members' minds and bodies, each one brings something unique to our community. We encourage you to learn more about our partners and the great work they are doing.
Housing Partners
For over 40 years, Wesley Housing has been providing affordable housing solutions. Their mission is to develop, own, operate, preserve, and maintain affordable housing and sustain quality communities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
APAH is an award winning and entrepreneurial nonprofit real estate developer founded in 1989 to meet the urgent housing needs of the diverse communities of the DC metro area. Their mission is to develop, preserve, and own quality, affordable homes; to promote their stability and opportunity for their residents; and to advocate with the people and communities we serve.
Recreation Partners
Recreation partner
Zeponic Farms
Our Stomping Ground Recreation partner
Zeponic Farms provides meaningful work opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through urban farming. Our indoor farm grows food year-round for the local community, in an inclusive environment where our farmers can grow and thrive. We believe everyone should have an opportunity to contribute and find their purpose.
BikeArlington is Arlington County’s bike education and encouragement program. Their mission is to make it easy to get around Arlington by bike. Active modes of transportation, including walking, biking and rolling, are central to Arlington’s vision of an equitable transportation system that enhances the overall quality of life for those who live, work and play in Arlington County.
They’ve partnered with Our Stomping Ground to give residents a major discount on their annual membership: just $5 a year! To take advantage of this, please contact donnab@ourstompingground.org
Theraputic Partners
The Arc of NoVA is a local chapter of the largest nonprofit organization supporting thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and their families. Their mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Theraputic partner
Neurodiverse Universe Life & Executive Function Coaching
Our Stomping Ground Theraputic partner
Anne Sabagh is a Certified Life & Executive Function Coach. Her coaching practice is Neurodiverse Universe Life & Executive Function Coaching, which serves individuals on the autism spectrum, with ADD/ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. She helps clients build their executive function skills such as planning and organization, and emotional intelligence skills, such as emotional regulation and self-advocacy.
Growing Kids Therapy Center is dedicated to teaching non-speaking, minimally speaking and unreliably speaking individuals how to Spell to Communicate (S2C). The staff at GKTC is a combination of the disciplines of speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and education who meet the needs of our clients with motor and sensory differences. We believe that communication and motor control leads to autonomy, independence and inclusion.
Technology Partners
SafeinHome is a trusted provider of Assistive and Sensor Technologies for people with disabilities throughout the State, and the only provider of Electronic Home-Based Services (EHBS) currently available in Virginia. SafeinHome shares Our Stomping Ground’s vision of creating accessible living environments that support independent living and encourage lifelong learning through a 24/7 Remote Support Staff to offer guidance and encourage decision making.
Education Partners
Taught by Dr. Sean Cleary, the course curriculum focuses on exposing and explaining a multitude of issues that concern the public health and wellbeing of individuals with autism. GW students interact with a group of autistic young adults on a weekly basis, collaborating on research projects, and sharing virtual discussions on relevant topics of research and other systemic issues that autistics face throughout their lives.
EcoAction Arlington protects and improves water, air, and open spaces in the Arlington community and nearby areas by promoting stewardship of our natural resources and connecting all residents to practical solutions that achieve a sustainable lifestyle.
They’ve partnered with Our Stomping Ground to teach our members how to live a sustainable lifestyle with doable daily actions. Together, we’re hosting a series that you can sign up for through our event calendar.
Wellness Partners
LCF Kids is a unified fitness program that provides services to children of all ages and all developmental levels. Their mission is to foster an environment for learning, developing social and physical skills, and enhancing creativity through personalized training programs, one-on-one sessions with qualified trainers, and therapeutic exercises.