Sarah's Acres Founders: 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.