TIGblogs - Brian Smith

A national collaboration to nurture belonging.

We are a national coalition, whose goal is to nurture belonging and end isolation of persons with disabilities. We are guided by a fundamental belief in the importance of human connections and the possibilities for mutual enrichment that arise through such connections. We have a passionate sense that collectively we can develop a ground-swell that will lead to a society in which Everyone Belongs!

Ending isolation will stem the vulnerability to poverty, abuse and sickness and the profound loneliness many people with disabilities experience. Belonging will lead to increased personal control, safety and security, employment, financial security, well-being, contribution and citizenship.

"When we make others know they're welcome and that they belong, then we know we all belong." — Jean Vanier