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The Julian Way: A Holistic, Spiritually-Grounded Approach to Disability Advocacy

At The Julian Way, we believe that true empowerment comes from within the community itself. That’s why our programs are designed by and for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that the barriers we dismantle are understood from personal experience.

Rooted in a holistic, spiritually-grounded philosophy, our work goes beyond simply offering services—we create transformative spaces where faith, advocacy, and accessibility converge, so individuals with disabilities can thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Advocacy, Support & Spiritual Empowerment

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Removing Barriers, Restoring Dignity

Many people with disabilities struggle with systemic exclusion, making it difficult to access social services, education, employment, and healthcare. These barriers often extend into faith communities, where lack of accessibility prevents full participation.

At The Julian Way, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a fulfilling, self-directed life—spiritually and practically.

A color photo of two people sitting in a large cream colored lobby surrounded by tables and chairs. The person on the left, seated at a table, has shoulder length wavy brown hair that is pulled away from their face with a navy blue and white bandana. They are wearing a beige blazer, black top, and blue jeans. Their legs are crossed and they are turned toward the other person in the photo. The other person is on the right side of the table, sitting in a wheelchair pulled up to the table, and has short red hair. They are wearing a coral-pink blazer and light khaki colored pants and seem very engaged in what the other person (on the left) is saying to them. Above the seating area in the middle of the lobby is a black mobile hanging from the ceiling, and a macrame wall hanging is on the wall in a large niche to the far left of the frame, next to a window where light is streaming in.

How We Support Our Community

✔ Advocacy by People with Disabilities – Our team, comprised of individuals with disabilities, helps others navigate the complex world of social services, education, employment, and healthcare.

✔ Faith-Integrated Guidance & Support – We help individuals explore their spiritual journey while also ensuring they have tangible resources to succeed.

✔ Mentorship & Community-Building – We foster peer support networks, creating spaces where people with disabilities can learn from one another and grow together.

✔ Financial Assistance through the LIFT Fund – We provide direct financial aid for education, vocational training, and accessibility needs to members of the Julian Way community.

✔ Helping Faith Communities Become More Accessible – Many churches and spiritual spaces still fail to meet the needs of people with disabilities. We work directly with religious organizations to advocate for change.

A color photo of a young woman who is gazing happily toward a lovely cute orange-tipped yellow rose in full bloom that she is holding with her right hand and her left light gray plastic articulated prosthetic hand. She is wearing a black long-sleeve top and is seated at a wooden table in what appears to be a restaurant. The top of a blurred drinking glass can be seen in the foreground on the right side of the frame.

Who We Serve

This program is for:

Individuals with disabilities seeking advocacy, community, and spiritual support.

Faith communities striving to become more inclusive.

Families and caregivers looking for guidance and mentorship.

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