Dutton Farm Presents A Celebration of Progress

For over ten years, Dutton Farm has firmly advocated that every person has the right to equal opportunities, meaningful work, and a right to make their own decisions. Founded in 2010 by Michele Smither and her Jenny Brown to establish a supportive community for their daughter and sister Rebecca ‘Becca’ Smither, Dutton Farm has grown into a place where adults with disabilities find the resources, skills and hope to live out their dreams. Often, that dream is as simple as earning a paycheck.

In commemoration of Dutton Farm’s 10th anniversary, the nonprofit is asking community members and advocates from across the country to join as experts present a sober tribute to the continued struggle for civil rights and quality for people with disabilities.

“We hope that individuals that walk away from this presentation receiving a historical insight on the untold stories that many of our disabled community have endured,” said Michele Smither, Founder of Dutton Farm. “More than that, we hope they walk away inspired by the progress that has been made toward equality and hopeful for the future of progress and diversity in our country. We would love for you or your organization to be a part of this experience as we look ahead to another decade of service and advocacy.”

The 60-minute event will include a guided tour of the history, education, advocacy and progress of individuals with disabilities followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from various backgrounds.

Dutton Farm would like to thank the presenting sponsor for this year’s event, Trion Solutions (www.relyontrion.com). “Trion is a true partner and has been one of the top corporate sponsors of Dutton Farm in recent years. In addition, Trion has empowered our social-enterprise partner, everybody inc, through on-site sale days at its corporate headquarters in Troy. Trion also has done an outstanding job in providing HR-administration services to our organization over the past few years. Its support has been instrumental to our growth and accomplishing our mission,” said Jenny Brown, CEO, Dutton Farm.

Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds benefit Dutton Farm and its continued efforts to inspire others to see all people with disabilities treated with equality and respect. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit duttonfarm.org/event/a-celebration-of-progress. Sponsorships are available for businesses interested in partnering with Dutton Farm to share this vital information.