Graphic of the Zia Sun Symbol, which originated with the Indians of Zia Pueblo in ancient times. The Zia believe that in this great brotherhood of all things, man has four sacred obligations: he must develop a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit, and a devotion to the welfare of his people.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation is to identify, promote and support endeavors likely to benefit people with disabilities, with a focus on children with disabilities.

The Meyerson Foundation is a private operating foundation under IRS §4942 (j)(3). As such, the foundation directs (and must direct) its own projects both independently or in partnership with other non-profit organizations.

In addition, because the Meyerson Foundation is a private operating foundation under IRS §4942, contributors qualify for the same degree of tax deduction as for charitable contributions to a public foundation.

Conceived and coordinated under the Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project, LLC

Partnership with Reliable Enterprises

The Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project and Reliable Enterprises have entered into a partnership agreement to provide support services to parents and parent groups of families with children with disabilities in Lewis County, Washington. This enables parents to more adequately advocate on behalf of their children in the school system and the community in general. In addition, the project helps to identify disabilities issues with very young children. Visit Reliable Enterprises.

Partnership with The ARC of King County

The Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project and King County ARC have partnered to provide services to parents and parent groups of families with children with disabilities in Seattle, Washington. This enables parents to more adequately advocate on behalf of their children in the school system and the community in general. Visit ARC of King County.

Partnership with Pope's Kid's Place

Pope's Kid's Place provides medical care for children and children with disabilities in Centralia, Washington. In addition, Pope's provides both day care and respite care enabling parents and other primary care takers a needed break from the constant responsibilities of caring for their very severely disability children. The Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project has partnered with Pope's Kids Place to expand the respite care services in the Lewis County community.

Meyerson Foundation Legal Consultation Services

Kerrie Anne Simpson, President of the Meyerson Foundation, and an attorney licensed to practice law in Arizona, is consulting with and assisting various organizations with advocacy issues. In particular Ms. Simpson currently is working on ways to increase the availability of advocates for families with disabilities through volunteer lawyers programs and public guardianships.

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Founders

Lee Meyerson and Nancy Kerr dedicated themselves to improving the lives of children with disabilities through research and practice in the areas of rehabilitation, somatopsychology and child psychology.

Both were highly honored professors at Arizona State University. Both were disabled themselves. Dr. Meyerson became completely deaf at the age of 12 as a result of osteomyelitis. In addition, he coped with substantial orthopedic disabilities. Dr. Kerr contracted polio in 1956, at the age of 22 and her legs were completely paralyzed as a result.

Dr. Meyerson and Dr. Kerr came to see their disabilities as opportunities to contribute.

Their final effort toward the welfare of people with disabilities was the creation of the David & Minnie Meyerson Foundation as a means of continuing their work after their passing. (David & Minnie were Dr. Meyerson's parents.)

Please read more about our founders on their bio pages: