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Sarah's Acres - Intro Webinar
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We look forward to sharing our plans!
Sarah's Acres is a special needs community forming in Central Virginia that includes the whole family.
Visit our website to learn more.
[Webinar will last one hour, with the last 15 minutes saved for questions]
Hear about our inspiration for Sarah's Acres
You will hear from our founder, Ingrid Harding as well as co-founder Kelly Butler.
Learn how we plan to care for you and your child
It takes a village! Learn about aging at Sarah's Acres and the tools available to help manage care for your family.
Learn about our Peace of Mind Community model
Hear why we think it's time for a new aging model for families caring for a special needs child.
Get an overview of future steps plus other opportunities
We will discuss becoming a resident at Sarah's Acres as well as other opportunities to get involved with Sarah's Acres.
Get a tour of our draft master plan
Sarah's Acres will be more than housing! We've got big plans for a thriving community.
Ask questions!
We love questions! We want to hear your top concerns.
Your Webinar Co-Hosts: Kelly and Ingrid
Ingrid Harding, Founder
Ingrid is a passionate advocate for individuals with special needs and a dedicated community builder. She is the founder of Sarah’s Acres, an innovative special-needs community inspired by her daughter, Sarah (25), who was born with a rare neurological disorder, Pitt Hopkins syndrome. Through collaboration with family, friends, other special needs families and experts in the field, Ingrid is leading the charge to pioneer a new model for inclusive living.
Previously, Ingrid served 11 years as Executive Director of Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc., an organization she launched in 2006 to connect young girls with peers with special needs—an idea inspired by the meaningful friendships formed between her daughter and classmates. Ingrid is also a co-founder and Trustee of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust.
Kelly Butler, Co-Founder
Kelly brings nearly a decade of experience as a trusted family support professional working alongside Ingrid at Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. Her passion for advocacy is deeply personal, shaped by her lived experience as the mother of two children with significant support needs.
Her daughter, Brooklyn (20), has Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects her ability to speak, walk, and use her hands. Brooklyn is G-tube fed and lives with epilepsy. Her son, Boston (16), was born prematurely at two pounds and was later diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism.
Kelly is a key driving force behind the Peace of Mind Community concept, working to make Sarah’s Acres a meaningful and innovative solution for families navigating the challenges of limited housing options for individuals with special needs.