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Mission Statement: The Jake Max Foundation empowers individuals with disabilities through art, advocacy, and economic opportunity. We provide a platform for artists with disabilities, known as Maximizers, to share their creativity, tell their stories, and participate in meaningful income-generating opportunities through art and apparel.
100% of apparel profits go directly to the Maximizer!
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Community Spotlight: New York Foundation for the Arts Resources  - The New York Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit service organization that offers both in-person and virtual professional development, programs, and resources for individual artists and emerging arts organizations.
- Their online and in-person workshops center around marketing, career panels, artist statements, and emerging trends all in order to aid artists and cultural workers with personal career development. Click here for more information on their artist workshops.
- In addition to their workshops, artists also have access to their knowledge base that provides resources and articles for immigrant artists and details general business of art information. Click here for to access their knowledge base.
- The New York Foundation for the Arts has graciously shared these resources with us and our community of Maximizers to provide artists with additional opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
Be sure to explore NYFA’s available resources and see what opportunities may be a good fit for you! National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a time to recognize the contributions from people with disabilities in the workforce and raise awareness about the importance of accessible, inclusive employment opportunities.
- For artists with disabilities, employment can look like building a career as a professional artist, pursuing creative work, entrepreneurship, freelancing, etc. This month celebrates the talents and contributions of all people with disabilities in the workforce, while highlighting the opportunities to advance employment outcomes in people’s lives.
- Click here for more information on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Support Jake Max Foundation without more clothes? Grab a sticker! Show off a Maximizer’s design on your water bottle, laptop, or wall - cute, meaningful, and the perfect treat for you or a loved one. Check them out!
National ADHD and Down Syndome Awareness Month - October is National ADHD Awareness Month which aims to educate the public on ADHD, reduce stigma surrounding the disorder, and celebrate people with attention deficit disorder.
- The CDC provides more information on this month and its significance, as well as an ADHD Awareness toolkit to offer resources and engage audiences to use their voices. Get involved today, starting with this toolkit!
- Fun Fact: National ADHD Awareness Month is symbolized by an orange ribbon, which represents warmth, energy, and creativity. These unique qualities are often found in people with ADHD.
- October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month and is a time to celebrate people with Down Syndrome and raise awareness about their abilities and accomplishments. The month aims to challenge common myths and stereotypes surrounding people with Down syndrome by advocating for their acceptance and educating others on the importance of community inclusion.
- Fun Fact: Down Syndrome Awareness Month was established in the 1980s in order to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome, promote inclusion, and raise public awareness. Advocacy groups and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) pushed for a dedicated month to celebrate, and President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation officially in October 1984.
Ways Artists Can Draw Inspiration from the Fall Season - Incorporate Color: As the fall leaves are changing to rich reds, rusty oranges, and earthy browns, bring these same autumn colors into your own artwork. Experimenting with fall colors may add lots of warmth and vibrancy to your pieces!
- Explore Nature: Nature offers so much inspiration in the fall, from the changing tree leaves to wildlife migrations to earlier sunsets. Take a closer look at your environment and translate what you see into your art.
- Reflect on Change: The fall season symbolizes a transition. This makes it a perfect time to reflect on personal change, growth, and new beginnings before the winter starts. Reflect on how this theme of change may manifest in your experiences and use this as inspiration for your next creative project.
- October is full of awareness celebrations:
- Our new Maximizer Application link is live! Apply here!
- The Jake Max Foundation is actively seeking partnerships, collaborative opportunities, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others. Let us know if you are interested in:
- Volunteering
- Donating
- Becoming a partner (social media, collaborative events, apparel/merchandise, etc.)
- Sponsorship
- Being featured in our monthly newsletter
- Becoming a Maximizer
Contact us Jake Max Foundation info@jakemax.com
Brett Segobiano Founder, President
Eric Requet VP, Director of Development
Matt Malir VP, Director of Operations The Jake Max Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN # 39-3339143
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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