MISSION STATEMENT 

TO CONNECT, EDUCATE , AND SUPPORT UNDERSERVED WOMEN AND MEN VETERANS AND OTHER PERSONS WITH DISABILITY WITH RESOURCES*  FOR  SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM, WORKPLACE, AND LIFE! 

*Resources for BASIC NEEDS (food, housing, health care, social services, etc.), Independent Living, Vocational Rehabilitation, Higher Education (college/training) and Workforce Development.                                 

VISION STATEMENT 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  THAT EVERY PERSON WITH DISABILITY*, WHO DESIRES TO BE A PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZEN, WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO 

• CHANGE THEIR PERCEPTION OF THEMSELVES AS DISABLED TO DIFFERENTLY-ABLED. 
• EXPERIENCE MEANINGFUL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS.
• FOCUS MORE ON WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO DO VERSUS  NOT ABLE TO DO, IN CONSIDERATION OF FUNCTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIO-ECONOMICAL, AND CULTURAL CHALLENGES.     

Here's an invite to our DIFferently-Abled Network (the DAN), a community outreach and public awareness program of whiteappleinstitute.org.
This invitation is to any Veteran and American with Disability who may be at risk of Drop-Out/Burn-Out from school, work, and/or life! 

 Persons with Disability ASK Dr. Applewhite and Supermodel Beverly Johnson* About "Perceptions of Beauty and Disability"         *Beverly Johnson is also the Spokesperson for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation 2014 and recipient of the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award. She calls Dr. Applewhite and the students and veterans of White Apple Institute her Heroes!  Click to listen to the talk showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/askdrapplewhite/2018/01/27/ask-dr-applewhite-about-perceptions-of-beauty-and-disability

 

Much love,and peace,                                                                                                                                                                                               Dr. Danita Applewhite -

Lifetime member of DAV Chapter 8 in Mesa, AZ and Paralyzed Veterans of America -AZ.

The DIFferently-Abled Network (DAN) is where People with DiSability (visible & nonvisible) meet to  ASK Dr. Applewhite & other professionals about how to restore HOPE and get what they need to succeed in the classroom, workplace, and as a productive citizen in their community. The DAN is a new community outreach and public awareness program of White Apple Institute    www.whiteappleinstitute.org

DAN Mentors and Members  really LISTEN to your story and want to give YOU (or someone you care about) a Hand-up to prevent DROP-Out/BURN-Out from school, work, or LIFE! Our emphasis is on those in the "struggle to juggle" overcoming stress, chronic pain, overwhelming class and work schedules, parenting and family responsibilities, homelessness, hopelessness, addictions, social isolation, and any of the issues that make the DIS in our ABILITY to cope with life. 

Veterans with any form of disability and/or their families are always Priority! 

Receive a chance to win a Gift Card by encouraging a Veteran (from any branch, including Reservists and National Guard) to a DAN meeting to learn about the 

 CONTACT US 

PHONE:  888 56apple   (888 562 7753)      

WEBSITE: Whiteappleinstitute.org    EMAIL:  info@whiteappleinstitute.org 

Use your mobile phone to  attend the DAN meetings ONLINE if you want to get 

• Connected to resources, educational benefits, and workforce opportunities with Partners in Independent Living, SS, Vocational Rehab, Health Care, Social Services, mental Wellness, etc.  Meet with our Sponsors from “disability, veteran, and LGBTQ friendly” companies and organizations sharing benefits & opportunities 
• Educated about self-advocacy, discrimination, and accommodations in the classroom and the workplace  
• Supported during emotional and financial crisis  by qualified Mentors in  higher education, employment, health care, faith-based organizations, veteran service agencies and so much more. Join DAN share opportunities and benefits.    

Thanks to the Sponsorship of the Interfaith CommUnity Spiritual Center              www.interfaith-community.org                                                                                                                                     DAN Members & Mentors meet at our headquarters in Mesa, AZ every First Sunday

Date/Time:  To Be Determined. Delayed due to COVID-19 and funding limitations.                                                                                                 

LOCATION: ONLINE Call into our studio 1-646-727-3758. Participate on Facebook- YouTube -Instagram LinkedIn-Twitter. Check links at whiteappleinstitute.org                                                                                                                                                                             

TOPIC: 

SPECIAL GUESTS: 

>Invite us to hold a DAN meeting at your workplace, campus, health facility, or place of worship.                                                                                                                                                                              >Students & Seniors join our team of volunteers and student interns. 

In accordance with ADA and AZ Statutes guidelines for Public Meetings, we try but cannot guarantee accommodations or accessibility for ALL disabilities (including chemical sensitivities, large print materials, Braille, interpreters, translators, CC, etc.) or Limited English Proficiency without two-week notice.  Contact  Danita Applewhite  PhD CRC 602 790 4350 for more information. 

This is just a glimpse of some of our work:

https://youtu.be/4VN7CXt3IGc

Tune into the ASK Dr. Applewhite Talk Show. Hear archived shows:

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/askdrapplewhite