Ready, Willing... Enable!

03/03/2026

20! Twenty years ago today, Ready…Willing…Enable! was born from a simple but powerful truth: disability is not inability. What began with two Peace Corps volunteers in Dominica has grown into a volunteer-powered international nonprofit expanding access to education for children and families who too often go unseen.

Over the past 20 years, that belief has turned into real, tangible impact for thousands:

• Free summer camps that create confidence, and community
• Educational access and support for students with disabilities
• Training and resources for caregivers and teachers
• Assistive technology and critical school supplies
• Life-changing sponsorships that open doors to higher education

And through it all, the work has remained deeply personal, volunteer-led, and rooted in dignity. To every student, family, volunteer, donor, board member and supporter who has carried this mission forward: you are part of this story.

20 years old… and aging beautifully.

Please join us in celebrating! 💚

01/16/2026

In a world so desperately in need of more humanity, the Peace Corps is doing its part by sharing our co-founder Edwin Blanton's story as inspiration for others.

The six-part series is live now.

Part 1/6 — In my earliest memories, I’m looking over the hills, wondering what was beyond them.

"I was born in the late ’70s on a family farm nestled in the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri —land that had belonged to my family for more than a hundred years. As a kid, I roamed the woods and fields, helped tend to the livestock, and did other chores. As a family, we didn’t travel much—just the occasional visit to relatives across Missouri or a week out in Wyoming visiting extended family. But even then, I felt a calling beyond the valley floor. Unlike my father and grandfather, I did not see my future as a farmer. I often found myself staring up at the ridgelines that encircled our home, wondering what lay beyond them.

I think what pushed me in that direction was a third-grade moment: the adult daughter of one of my teachers came to class and showed slides of her time in the Peace Corps. It stirred something in me. Even in our rural area, we had a robust 4-H program; I tried almost everything: woodworking, forestry, preserve making, gardening, raising animals, and public speaking. I even landed in the state 4-H speaking competition the summer before I turned 12.

As I grew older, my focus began to expand as I prepared for college and what life was like beyond the farm."

12/30/2025

As we wrap up 2025, our hearts are full. 💚

This year, Ready, Willing…Enable! brought creativity, confidence, and connection to children and young adults with disabilities through programs like our Summer Camp in Dominica and community gatherings that reminded us how powerful it is to come together.

We are especially proud to share that we are 99% of the way to our endowment goal. That means we are so close to securing the future of this work for the next 20 years and beyond!

If you have supported us this year, thank you. If you have been cheering us on quietly, thank you. And if you are able to make a year-end gift, now is the moment to help us finish strong.

Every gift helps ensure these opportunities continue.

Take a moment to see what you helped make possible in 2025: https://bit.ly/4shBhZd

Donate before December 31: https://bit.ly/4q6j3su

With gratitude,

All of us at RWE.

As 2025 comes to a close, we have been reflecting on just how much community, care, and generosity surrounds Ready, Willing…Enable! None of this work happens without people who believe deeply in inclusion, creativity, and opportunity for children and young adults with disabilities.This year brough...

10/07/2025

It's happening again! Hope you can make it!

09/23/2025

At Ready…Willing…Enable! Inc. (RWE), our mission has always been clear: to provide educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and to prove that disability is not inability.

Few stories bring this to life more powerfully than that of Loik Charles.

Loik first joined us as a summer camper, where his gifts and determination quickly stood out. Over the years, he stepped into leadership roles, continued his academic journey, and—through resilience, hard work, and the support of RWE—went on to graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

Today, we could not be more proud to celebrate his next chapter: beginning October 1, 2025, Loik will serve as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Dominica on matters of youth and disability.

This achievement reflects exactly what we believe: when given access to opportunity, individuals with disabilities can lead, innovate, and transform communities.

Please join us in congratulating Loik on this incredible accomplishment.

07/13/2025

The Ready, Willing...Enable! Summer Camp 2025 was a huge success thanks to many volunteers and donors who made it possible. It was a fantastic week of learning, playing, socializing, and above all else, demonstrating that "Disability is not Inability"!

07/11/2025

Another fantastic day at the RWE Summer Camp! We took the kites we made earlier in the week and headed all the way south in Dominica where we tested them and learned while visiting this beautiful historic site.

07/08/2025

☀️ Summer Camp is Underway in Dominica!

We’re kicking off another incredible week of RWE Summer Camp, and our hearts are so full 💙

Co-founder Edwin Blanton is in Dominica this week welcoming returning campers and first-timers alike—each one a reminder of why we do this work.

This is what it’s all about: laughter, learning, connection, and joy—in a space where every person is celebrated, supported, and free to shine.

We are especially grateful to our amazing local community partners who help make this camp possible on the ground every single year. Your dedication and love bring our mission to life in the most powerful way. 🙌🏾

To our volunteers, donors, and longtime supporters—thank you for believing in this work and helping us to make summer camp sustainable.

03/03/2025

🎉 Happy 19th Anniversary, RWE! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating 19 incredible years of Ready…Willing…Enable! Inc.! 🥳💙

From day one, our mission has been clear—to create educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Dominica—and thanks to you, we’ve made a lasting impact.

To mark this milestone, we’re sharing 19 top moments from our journey! 📸✨ Each photo tells a story of growth and community—and chances are, you have been part of these special moments!

📍 Swipe through & take a walk down memory lane! Which moment stands out to you? Drop a comment and let us know! ⬇️

Thank you for 19 years of support, dedication, and love. Here’s to many more years of changing lives—together! 💙🎂🎊

12/31/2024

2024 was another successful year for RWE! Tax-deductible donations can still be made before midnight on our website

on a mission to provide educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities Give to Make Summer Camp Sustainable. proving that disability is not inability At Ready, Willing… Enable! Inc. (RWE), we recognize that education is a fundamental right and that all persons, regardless of ability, ...

11/08/2024

Happening next week! We hope you'll join us!

10/10/2024

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