Collage of people with the 30 Years of WIND logo

WIND 30TH ANNIVERSARY

WIND staff 2023

30 Years of wind

Starting in 1994, the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) assists and supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their networks by advancing diversity, equity, full community inclusion, independence, and social participation. 

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we want to hear your stories about the evolution and impact of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities.

If you want to share how WIND has impacted your work, please submit your story here.

 

 

 

WIND History 1994-2024

Faces of WIND
10 Years University of Wyoming Project ECHO
Donations

Thank you for celebrating with us!

A close-up of the Bright Star Award awarded to the CAC.A welcoming WIND employee sitting at a registration table.Two people conversing in front of the Community Living poster.Jim Warne laughing with Dawn Rudolph and Interim Executive Director, Michelle Jarman.ECHO Excellence Award standing in front of an ECHO poster.Eric Moody and Canyon Hardesty posing with colorful props with Keith Miller Awardee, Sandy Root-Elledge.Colorful flowers in a vase on a table in front of the 30th-anniversary slideshow.WIND posters encircling a bright, sun-lit room.Gala attendees gather in the presentation room for Jim Warne's presentation.An attendee filling out a sign-up sheet on the WIND registration table decorated with sunflowers and 30th anniversary stickers.Two individuals registering for the event with two WIND employees.A group photo of all the current WIND employees.WIND posters being displayed in the Gateway Center Legacy Hall.Keith Miller Awardee, Sandy Root-Elledge, posing with Keith A. Miller.A group photo of current Consumer Advisory Council members.A group photo of the Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources team.Jim Warne standing behind a podium with a microphone addressing the audience.Jim Warne standing behind a podium with his award-winning-film, 7th Generation, playing behind him.Poster describing WIND and its projects.A poster on Accessible Educational Materials and the WIND Accessibility CommitteeA poster on the UCEDD core functions, focusing on community, education, and trainingA poster on the Community Living Project at WIND.A poster on the Disability Studies program by WIND.A poster on Project ECHO by WIND.A poster on the Equality State Research Network (ESRN) by WIND.A poster on the Family-to-Family project by WIND.A poster on the Inclusive Health & Disability Program by WIND.A poster for the Wyoming Accessible Technology Resource (WATR) program by WINDA poster on the Wyoming Teleheath Network (WyTN) project by WIND.