Every Ability Matters. Every Family Belongs.

Building inclusive communities through disability advocacy, caregiver empowerment, education, and meaningful connections.

WHO WE ARE

Creating connections. Empowering families.

Helping Swans Co. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities and their caregivers through advocacy, education, sensory experiences, and community resources.

Every ability matters. Every family belongs.

Who We Are: Inclusion for All

Caregiver Support

Disability Inclusion

Disability Inclusion

Creating supportive spaces where caregivers connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.

Disability Inclusion

Disability Inclusion

Disability Inclusion

Providing sensory-friendly experiences and inclusive community activities for individuals of all abilities.

Education & Literacy

Education & Literacy

Education & Literacy

Promoting understanding through bilingual children's books, educational workshops, and inclusive storytelling.

Advocacy & Awareness

Education & Literacy

Education & Literacy

Amplifying the voices of individuals and families through disability and rare disease advocacy

Meet Our Founder

OUR LEADERSHIP Marlene Soto-Riera


 

Founder & CEO | Award-Winning Advocate | 7-Time Author

Marlene Soto-Riera is an award-winning disability and rare disease advocate, seven-time author, and founder of Helping Swans Co.

Named one of Georgia's 2026 Top 50 Most Influential Latinos, she is an inaugural Fox Theatre Latino Community Ambassador and recipient of the 2026 Global Autism Mom of the Year – Life Impact Award.

Through lived experience, national advocacy, and community leadership, Marlene champions inclusion, caregiver empowerment, and meaningful change.

Make Inclusion Possible

Every act of generosity creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Partner with Helping Swans Co. to build a more inclusive community through giving, volunteering, and sponsorship.

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