Arlyn Alonzo is an EKO Board Member and a mother of a special needs adult. She has watched her son enjoy the various activities provided by EKO in a nurturingContinue reading “Arlyn Alonzo”

For about 10 years, I have gone to EKO activities like the monthly dances, proms, family fun days, and talent shows. I have many friends, and we all like theContinue reading “Bren Cuevas”

It all started almost 15 years ago with a phone call. A friend asked if I would like to volunteer to help at a Special Needs student prom. Being freeContinue reading “Dennis May”

I am a retired special education teacher.  I worked with the special needs population in the South Bay for over 13 years.  Over that time I heard a lot aboutContinue reading “Ellen Brim”

Beth realized her son’s elementary school did not have sufficient classroom support, so she formed the Imperial PTO with the help of other parents. This organization supported teachers by raisingContinue reading “Beth Muraida”

While attending a bible class at his parish, perhaps 10 years ago, a good friend asked if he would like to help at a Prom event for Special Needs KidsContinue reading “Lee Dolley”

Jean is a retired art teacher and manager of museum gift shops. I started volunteering at EKO 3 years ago when I saw it listed in my church bulletin thatContinue reading “Jean M. Steinmetz”

In 2005, I met a young man who had a suite of issues, with four distinct diagnoses. Over time, this young man taught me through his behavior of the pureContinue reading “Chuck Diehl”

I attended my first EKO dance in 2003 when my special needs son was a freshman in high school. I loved watching my son and seeing the joy that he andContinue reading “Sandra Demond”