who we are.
We are Rising Lights Project.
Rising Lights Project is a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to creating environments for individuals impacted by disability to learn, laugh, thrive, and engage with the Fox Valley Community.
Our goal is to encourage, educate, and empower so that people from all areas of our communities - neighbors, political leaders, business owners, and more - can clearly see the ability in disability and create new opportunities to keep those with disability engaged and connected.
why we’re here.
Disability is a daily reality for approximately 29,000 individuals in the Kane County Area. Those with disabilities and their families can feel removed from the fabric of their community in many ways. Their challenges are often overlooked or misunderstood.
You can RISE UP and Be a Rising Light for individuals with disability and their families. Here are a few ways to get involved:
Sponsor a Rising Lights Project inclusive event
Provide work experience and job opportunities
Sign up to be a volunteer at one of our inclusive events
Donate - monetary donations help us sponsor families and host inclusive events
how we started.
Jaimie Valentini founded Rising Lights Project in 2020 after seeing the challenges families impacted by disability face day to day, along with the obstacles most adult individuals find in their local communities. With exposure, education, and community support, Jaimie believes that Rising Lights Project will make a difference for those living with disability and for their families.
what we offer.
Our inclusive events are just the beginning
We host inclusive events for special needs children, adults, and families to enjoy. These events are accessible, sensory-friendly, and most importantly a lot of fun!
Our Mission
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01. inclusivity
Our mission is to provide an environment where individuals with disabilities can thrive, learn, laugh, and engage with the broader community. We are dedicated to helping communities better understand and fully embrace inclusivity.
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02. always be authentic
We are calling on you to RISE UP and be the light in your communities to help the movement of inclusivity amongst individuals with disabilities.
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03. encourage, educate, empower
See the ability in disability and create new opportunities to keep those with disability engaged and connected.
Rising Lights Project is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit.