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 Nancy Joy Kerr Disability Awareness Project, LLC

  1. Awareness of Disabilities through the Art of Photography

    2. Melanie Ross, Vice President of the Meyerson Foundation and a photographer is working with various group homes and other organizations in both New York and Washington State to utilize photography as a means of introducing the lives, work, and world of some of the unique individuals in the disability community to the general public. In doing so, individuals with disabilities benefit from the photography sessions. Ms. Ross had her first showing and the LAND Gallery in New York City on March 1, 2007. In addition, Ms. Ross provides photography services for the various organizations newsletters and other publications.

  2. Partnership with Canine Co-Pilots

    3. The Nancy Joy Kerr Disability Awareness Project partners with Canine Co-Pilots to raise and train service, companion and therapy dogs for people with disabilities. In addition, the dogs are introduced to school children and others in Northern Arizona to increase the awareness of disability and the assistance dogs can provide.

  3. Media Assistance and Consultation

    4. The Meyerson Foundation in partnership with Judy Vorfeld and Office Support Services provides assistance in building quality websites. In addition, Ron Simpson provides assistance and consultation for partnering organization with press releases and other forms of information distribution in order to increase the visibility of our partnering organizations.

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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.

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: