Empowering Families
VELA's vision is to create a community where all families of children with disabilities thrive, starting with the parent first. Since 2011, we have focused on delivering programming built on best practices for empowering families, using innovative curricula that is both responsive to community needs and empathy-driven.
Who We Served in 2025
51% Engish Speaking
49% Spanish Speaking
Service delivery language. Many participants received services in English but spoke another language at home (e.g., Arabic, Mandarin).
55% Latino
30% Caucasian
8% African American
7% Asian​
​4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
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Of families use Medicaid and are experiencing economic insecurity.
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Different Diagnoses represented including
Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and More.
Our 2025 Impact at a glance.
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Our Reach
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of Spanish-speaking parents can now advocate for their child's needs
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of Spanish-speaking parents report improved sense of self.
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of Spanish-speaking parents report feeling less isolated and more access to community
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of English-speaking parents can now advocate for their child's needs
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of English-speaking parents report improved sense of self.
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of English-speaking parents report feeling less isolated and more access to community
Outputs & Outcomes
Story Time
