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Creating inclusion, one family at a time
We bring resources, advocacy, and joyful events to autism and rare disease communities. Your support makes it possible.
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Achievements and milestones
About Helping Swans
About Us: Achievements & Milestones
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:
Presentations & Conferences
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
Community Initiatives
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
Corporate Partnerships
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
Advocacy & Legislative Efforts
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(2024-2025)
- Participated in Newborn Screening Week at the CDC in Georgia
- Appointed to the RDLA Advisory Committee & Mentor (2024–2025)and contributing to legislative and policy advancements in the rare disease space
Media Features & Speaking Engagements
Our work has been featured in multiple interviews, podcasts, and magazines, helping spread our mission and advocacy efforts to a broader audience.
Upcoming speaking engagements include:
- Rooted & Rising Mastermind, Atlanta, Sept 2025
How Your Support Makes a Difference
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.
Ongoing 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.
Nonprofit Organization
"Our mission at Helping Swans Co. Nonprofit 501c3 is to partner with our community with workshops with our Disability Inclusion Advocate Speaker.
Past events
Capitol Hill Rare Disease Week
📍 Washington, D.C.
🗓️ February 24–28, 2025
Advocating for rare disease awareness and policy change at the nation’s capital. As the Georgia Team Coordinator, we’ll meet with lawmakers to push for essential legislative advancements.
Moms Who Hustle Summit
📍 Woodbridge, New Jersey
🗓️ April 12, 2025
A powerful event for Autism moms in business and advocacy. Marlene will share her insights on balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and advocacy work.
Autism Community
Connections
📍 Covington, Georgia
🗓️ April 27, 2025
Newton County's heartwarming community event focused on celebrating Autism and spreading love. Join us for family fun and connection in the park!
European Autism
Congress
📍 Paris, France
🗓️ May 19, 2025
An international platform to discuss autism advocacy and global inclusion efforts. Marlene will represent Helping Swans Co. and share her experiences and expertise on disability inclusion.
Giving Back
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Why donate?
Helping Swans Co is a nonprofit organization that relies on your donations to provide help to those in need. The Disability Inclusion Advocate Speaker workshops are made for all age groups. At no cost to you we work hard to bring the same education to everyone as a 501c3.