Footsteps

Next week, the Footsteps team will come together for our annual Goal Planning Week. During this time, staff will focus on internal planning, cross-team discussions, and organizational reflection. This is an important opportunity for us to look back on the past year, assess our progress and learning, and plan the work and priorities for the year ahead. To ensure staff have the time and space to fully engage in this experience, most member programs, meetings, and groups will be paused throughout the week.

“Everything I’ve been through, and everything I’ve learned, has led me right here. I am absolutely honored to have joined the board of Footsteps, and to be part of a team of extraordinary people who lead with warmth and integrity.”

We are proud to announce that Dr. Sara Glass is the newest member of the Footsteps Board of Directors! You can hear more from Sara and Lani, Footsteps’ CEO, next week at IKAR’s dinner conversation in Los Angeles, also available on YouTube. Find the link to register to attend in our bio. We are thrilled to have you on board, Sara ⭐️

Join us on Sunday, June 14 for a Pride happy hour to celebrate of the entirety of our identities! There will be special activities, drink tickets, a light dinner, Pride swag and stickers, and lots of connecting with old and new friends. Find the link to register to attend in your email.

Celebrating You is Thursday, June 11! We love this opportunity to celebrate everything Footsteps members have accomplished this year. RSVP and submit your accomplishments at the link in your email.

Congratulations to Footsteps member Yanky on graduating with a PhD in physics! 🎓⭐️

Calling all OTD folks in LA (emoji) Join us for an OTD meetup to meet like-minded community members, enjoy brunch, and take part in an important conversation regarding services and care for OTD folks in Los Angeles.

This meetup is open to all OTD people in the LA area. You do not need to be a Footsteps member to attend. Please share this with anyone you think may be interested. Register to attend: https://forms.gle/kkLd8k1AtBe8cmfz9

Happy Pride month! At Footsteps, we’re proud to be our authentic selves all year long. This month, we’re taking the opportunity to shine and celebrate who we are and all that we’ve accomplished, and we hope that you’ll join us. What are you excited about this Pride month? 🌈

The 2026 Footsteps zine, Companion, features the work of over 30 Footsteps members. We can’t wait to share some of the beautiful art. This is the zine's back cover art, created by Charlie Lewin.

Charlie says: "I document the community I left as a way of processing the trauma I went through, but I also think that documenting the joy in the community is just as important. This artwork was inspired by Purim."

Thank you for sharing your art with us, Charlie!

Celebrating You is Thursday, June 11! We love this opportunity to celebrate everything Footsteps members have accomplished this year. RSVP and submit your accomplishments at the link in your email.

Congratulations to Footsteps member Dodi! As she shared:

"This past year, I traveled to 5 different places doing adaptive sports. It was amazing to have the opportunity to do 3 marathons out of state and travel for rock climbing. I even got first place at Canadian para nationals. I was most proud of the determination and grit I showed in my sports."