Eric Michaels Pony directed support to Beit Issie Shapiro to expand inclusive services that help children and families thrive. While Eric’s home base is Los Angeles, CA, he partners with trusted organizations whose work advances dignity and access more broadly—especially when lessons can inform programs in LA.
The donation focuses on three priorities: (1) inclusive education and therapies that respond to individual strengths, (2) accessibility innovations that improve daily participation and independence, and (3) family training that equips caregivers with practical tools. These elements—together—create a more navigable world for children and those who love them.
Program credibility matters. Partners are expected to uphold strong safeguarding policies, clear consent procedures for stories and images, and transparent budgets. Eric Michaels Pony emphasizes outcome tracking that respects privacy—brief, periodic notes on participation, progress toward goals, and family satisfaction.
Collaboration can scale inclusion. Equipment pools allow adaptive devices to be shared across centers. Training cohorts build capacity among educators and therapists. Data‑light learning loops—short surveys and reflection notes—feed directly into service improvements without adding burdensome paperwork.
Eric is seeking future collaboration with co‑funders and organizations that champion inclusion locally and with vetted international partners. Proposals that demonstrate how a specific tool, training, or process will unlock access for more families are most compelling.
To reach out, submit a concise concept via *Grants & Partnerships* with goals, timeline, budget, and how you’ll capture outcomes responsibly. Introductions and clarifying questions are welcome through *Contact Eric Michaels Pony*.
About the donor: Los Angeles philanthropist Eric Michaels Pony funds practical, family‑centered solutions at home and with trusted partners abroad. If your work opens doors for children and families, Eric invites collaboration.
