MY TRUE ABILITIES
“Disability should not prevent you from achieving dreams. “ -Michelle Porche
My dream is to make the world a better place for people with disabilities. My family and friends all support this dream in very tangible ways. The My True Abilities nonprofit is one of those ways. We are a 501(c) (3), organized for the charitable purpose described on the pages that follow.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
My True Abilities’ mission is to help persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities whose needs are unmet by insurance or other resources.
We achieve our mission with the vision of a better world for everyone with different abilities, raising awareness of disabilities. We also help people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, along with their families with financial support to cover unmet disability related needs.
In this way, MTA strives to change the perception of disability, moving people from present suffering toward present and future hope.
Once the fog of ignorance, doubt and fear lift, people can truly experience freedom, finally living lives they truly want.
OUR CURRENT WORK- THE CEPAS PROJECT
CP Space (CEPAS) is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Nairobi, Kenya founded in 2020 by proud parent Suzy Nigeri. Suzy is the dedicated parent of four children. Like Michelle, her oldest has cerebral palsy. CEPAS provides daycare and therapy services to children with severe disabilities. In addition, CEPAS provides custom wheelchairs to children in need in Kenya and it's surrounding villages. With support from our donors, Mitchell Porche and the Porche family, MTA provides funding for the center, durable medical equipment and other support to CEPAS.
CEPAS also raises funds by teaching family members how to manufacture low-cost bed mattresses which they sell to local villages.
THE CEPAS PROJECT
Suzy with three children who have osteogenesis imperfecta (commonly called brittle bone disease).
After some much needed renovation, the CEPAS Therapy Center is in full swing and changing lives.
Smile for the camera!
Making tracks!
The parallel bars! My favorite.
Lunchtime at the center
MORE CEPAS PHOTOS
CHRISTMAS PARTY
TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Diaper donation for CEPAS
A good day for so many families in need
CHRISTMAS PARTY
TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Diaper donation for CEPAS
A good day for so many families in need
It's not easy getting into a wheelchair. Susie shows how it's done
Thank you to Hon. Esther M Passaris for her much needed support for our wheelchair factory
Susie delivering life changing wheelchairs
FUTURE PROJECTS. JOIN US.
MTA is currently working on a documentary raising awareness on disabilities. If you have film making or social media experience, please contact us.
If you would like to support people with disabilities worldwide or in your own community, please click the Donate button.
Want to make a difference? The My True Abilities nonprofit has an ongoing need for a volunteer board member with demonstrated experience in fundraising, so if you’re interested, please contact us. The minimum commitment is less than one hour per quarter and can be performed remotely. All you need is a computer, email and reliable internet access. Tell us a bit about yourself, including how you are committed to our mission and vision. We will get back to you and schedule a video chat. We look forward to meeting you!
Have questions or know someone who needs help? We’d love to hear from you.
