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As you plan a retreat for Aktion Club members, there are some important considerations — including the differences in members’ abilities and attention spans. Here are some elements to think […]

A recent Kiplinger.com article reports, “the job market for people with disabilities is booming” as Americans with disabilities are returning to the work force. “More than 35% of the disability […]

Involving potential Aktion Club members in a club service project is the perfect way to get them excited about joining. The following event preparation steps will make it easy and […]

As we wrap up another year of service, let’s pause to celebrate the different ways that Aktion Club members have contributed to their facilities and their local communities. Thank you […]

We’re pleased to present the three winners of the 2021-22 Aktion Club Speech Contest:  First Place: David Quintero, Wow Center Aktion Club, Florida District.  Second Place: Jennifer Dietrich, Hancock County […]

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), and it’s a great time to let people know what Aktion Club is and what it does. Here are three suggestions:   Share […]

Serving as an Aktion Club advisor means using your many skills and your heart for service to create a club that welcomes and engages adults with disabilities. Your responsibilities range […]

Welcome back and happy Kiwanis new year! As the calendar rolls to October 1, it is time to celebrate a fresh start for all of our Kiwanis family programs. Before […]

Slowly but surely, the Chattooga Aktion Club is beginning to join in-person events and projects after the long break due to the pandemic. So far, almost everything has centered on […]

Earth Day is April 22. What is your club doing for Earth Day? If club members haven’t decided on a project, here’s a link to dozens of ideas for investing in […]

During this challenging time, it’s more important than ever to pause and note how we are feeling and coping day-to-day. Use these resources from Mental Health America to help your focus at […]

Identifying community service projects with true impact can be challenging. Seeing how other Aktion Club members help their community will spark ideas. Watch the winning Aktion Club video submissions to see the […]

Congratulations 2020-21 Aktion Club award winners! Thank you to everyone who participated. The new virtual platform for collecting submissions also enables Kiwanis to share winning entries. View the 2020-21 winning […]

Prioritize brain and emotional health for adults with disabilities by creating a ‘Quiet Room,’ a calming place where Aktion Club members can de-stress, recharge and practice strategies to regulate their […]