Empowering Communities

At Helping Swans Co., we are proud to be at the forefront of advocacy, raising awareness for disability inclusion and supporting families affected by rare diseases. Through impactful initiatives and strategic partnerships, we aim to empower underserved communities, particularly Spanish-speaking families, with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Here are some of our key achievements and milestones:

We’ve had the privilege of sharing our mission at influential conferences and summits, including:

• IndoUSRare Orphan Drug Conference, Virginia
• World Orphan Drug Congress Europe, Barcelona, Spain
• Milestones Autism Summit, Ohio
• The Family Cafe, Orlando, Florida
• Neurodivergent Summit, Miami, Florida
• Kidpreneur Expo, Atlanta, Georgia
• Global Genes Week in Rare, Kansas City, Missouri

We believe in creating tangible change at the community level. Our recent initiatives include:

• Hosting Back-to-School Workshops in Conyers, Georgia
• Organizing a Holiday Toy Drive in Covington, Georgia
• Conducting Author Readings across the United States to promote disability inclusion and literacy

Helping Swans Co. collaborates with organizations to foster inclusive environments and support families:

• Developed team-building workshops for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on disability inclusion and advocacy
• Partnered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) to offer resources and family support

We are dedicated to influencing policy and amplifying the voices of the rare disease community:

• Georgia Team Coordinator for Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill (2024 & 2025), coaching new advocates and leading meetings with U.S. senators
• Led advocacy efforts for Rare Across America as the Georgia Team Coordinator
• Participated in Newborn Screening Week at the CDC in Georgia
• Appointed to the RDLA Advisory Committee (2024–2025), contributing to legislative and policy advancements in the rare disease space

Our work has been featured in multiple interviews, podcasts, and magazines, helping spread our mission and advocacy efforts to a wider audience.
Upcoming speaking engagements include:

• European Autism Conference, Paris, France (2025)
• Badass Mom Summit, New Jersey (2025)

Your generosity makes all of this possible. Every donation helps us provide essential resources, host community events, and advocate for families in need. Together, we can expand our reach and create lasting impact.

At Helping Swans Co., we remain committed to breaking barriers, bridging gaps, and empowering families navigating autism, rare diseases, and disabilities. With exciting projects on the horizon, we look forward to continuing our mission of advocacy and support for the communities we serve.