Muneeb’s Career Success, Page 2
A Day in the Life of Chris, Page 3
2026 Year in Review , Page 4
A Note From Denise , Page 4
BRIGHTER TOGETHER The Newsletter for Supporters of Lumibility
Sisters Making Strides When Leslie learned that her twin daughters, Cataleya and Catalina, were autistic, she felt overwhelmed. As a mother of two young girls with unique needs, she worried about what the future might hold for her children and how they would navigate the challenges ahead. Then she found Kidsteps. Through weekly visits with their therapist, Leslie gained not only practical tools and strategies to support her daughters, but also something just as important: hope. She learned
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how Cataleya and Catalina each experience the world differently, how to encourage communication through sign language, and how purposeful play can support their learning and development. With help from Kidsteps, Cataleya
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and Catalina are now making signficant progress and developing communication skills.
Today, Leslie feels confident knowing she has a dedicated team helping her daughters reach their potential. While the journey ahead is still unfolding, she says Kidsteps has been one of the best decisions her family has ever made. Your support makes stories like this possible, ensuring children receive expert care during a critical period of development.
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Because of donors like you, individuals in Lumibility's Day Program can participate in meaningful enrichment opportunities that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and social connection. Through community outings and hands-on educational experiences, individuals build skills, explore new interests, and strengthen their connection to their communities. Continue reading to see the impact of your generosity!
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Your donations change lives. Celebrating Muneeb! Supported by Lumibility’s Employment Program, Muneeb has been a dedicated member of the Amazon team for six years! He loves his role as a package runner and is currently working toward his next goal: a promotion to Project Assistant (PA). Thanks to your generosity, Lumibility’s Employment Specialists continue to help Muneeb strengthen his communication skills and move closer to achieving his career goals. Muneeb preparing for his shift at Amazon.
Activities Powered by You Cont... Your donations have helped fund: Art therapy sessions with Inner Expressions Ceramics classes with Betsy’s Ceramics Shoreline exploration with Project Oceanology Nutrition education and cooking sessions with Nourish & Nosh
Inner Expressions art therapy session at the Westbrook Day Program.
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
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A Day Made Possible by You! In 2025, Chris, supported by Lumibility’s Employment Program, joined the Pine Orchards Yacht & Country Club team as a dishwasher. Thanks to generous donors like you, he has continued growing in his role throughout 2026, developing new skills and gaining independence along the way. We recently spent a day with Chris at work and saw firsthand the pride he takes in his job. From staying focused on his responsibilities to working alongside coworkers, Chris brings enthusiasm and dedication to every shift. His excitement is impossible to miss. When asked about his position, Chris proudly shared, “I love my job.”
Stories like Chris’s are possible because of supporters like you. Your generosity helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) access meaningful employment opportunities, build independence, and achieve goals that once may have seemed out of reach. Every success story starts with a chance, and your support helps make those chances possible.
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Thank you for all that you do. A heartfelt message from Denise Dear Friends, As we say goodbye to 2026 and enter the new year, I first want to thank you. Denise Daviau, CEO
Lumibility’s impact starts with the people like you who believe in our mission. Your generosity makes our work possible every day.
Because of you, individuals and families across our communities have access to services, opportunities, and support that help them grow, connect, and thrive. Over the past year, we welcomed more families into our programs, strengthened community partnerships, and expanded the supports that help people with differing abilities build skills and independence. Your investment does more than fund services; it provides reassurance to parents, encouragement to individuals pursuing their goals, and stability for families navigating uncertainty. As we look ahead, our commitment remains clear: to deliver compassionate, high-quality services and continue advocating for the resources that individuals and families need to succeed. We are grateful to have you by our side in this work. Warmly,
YEAR IN REVIEW
2,213 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED 1,977 KIDSTEPS FAMILIES SERVED 236 TOTAL ADULTS WHO RECEIVED SUPPORTS
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