Empower Network: Empowered Together

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/08/2026

Empower Network, a new Non-profit organization in Kansas City that helps support disabled entrepreneurs Collaborated with Midnight Garden Publishing for disability pride month to create community tapestries and collected stories of our community.

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July and August Upcoming Events

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/07/2026

Pencil us in for your July and August calendar for writing group meetings, fun literary events, and an excuse to cultivate your literary community! Can't wait to see you there!

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Kansas City Disability Collective Blooms in KC

Callie Summers

Published on: 01/07/2026

This article is about the blooming KC Disability Collective based in Kansas City and is connected with the KC Empower Network helping those with disabilities and families of those with disabilities advocate for their voices to be heard.

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