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Tampa, Fla., May 19, 2021 — 21 & Change President John Bodor announced today on behalf of the board of directors and advisory council that TECO Energy will serve as the non-profit’s first flagship sponsor for the 4th Annual Champions for Change Challenge. 21 & Change, Inc. is a Florida-based non-profit organization that champions inclusion, […]

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022/PRNewswire/ — 21 & Change, Inc. President John Bodor, Officers, and the Board of Directors announced today the appointment of 10 Florida leaders to the nonprofit’s Advisory Council. The organization champions inclusion, education, and human rights for children and young adults with developmental disabilities in the state of Florida.

Tampa, Fla., May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calling all Champions for Change! If you are an amateur, professional, or differently-abled athlete, or just want to attend to cheer everyone on, register today and join the Super Bowl Champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Mascot Captain Fear with all the folks from 21 & Change for the […]

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2021) — The 21 & Change Board of Directors unanimously appointed Kristen Peebles, a Marketing Coordinator at GHD to the organization’s monthly board of directors’ meeting on January 14, 2021. President John Bodor said, “We are so happy to welcome Kristen to the Board of Directors at 21 & Change. Kristen […]

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) — The 21 & Change, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously appointed Amanda Sagarian, M.S., BCBA, LBA, a Regional Director at Applied Behavioral Innovations in Tampa, and Jorge Lastra Vicente, an Auditor with Tampa-based accounting firm Prida, Guida & Perez, P.A. on Thursday, Nov. 12 during the virtual monthly board of […]

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2020) — The 21 & Change Board of Directors unanimously appointed Jessica Andrews, M.A., BCBA, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the organization’s monthly board of directors’ meeting on August 3. President John Bodor said, “We are thrilled to see our diverse board of directors grow in size and talents. Being part […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread effects on all aspects of our daily lives, from families to businesses to government and everything in between.  The current situation has also affected nonprofit organizations across the Nation, including 21 & Change.  Due to CDC guidelines and the measures required for everyone’s safety, we have postponed a conference […]

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2019) — The 21 & Change Board of Directors unanimously appointed Realtor Sunny Alexander with Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services; Owner/Coach Michelle Richards from The Tampa Movement Lab; and Legislative Aide Clayton Clemens with the Florida House of Representatives, on Thursday, Sept. 12 during the monthly board of directors’ meeting. […]

Jillian Benfield writes about her experience learning that her son will be born with Down syndrome. Benfield tells her audience that through her research, learning about school inclusion gave her a sense of comfort. “Inclusion” does not simply mean the placement of students with disabilities in general education classes. This process must incorporate fundamental change in […]

Pictured: Paige Byrnes, John Greene, Eric Polins, Michelle Richards, Sunny Alexander, John Bodor, Yani Bodor, Suzie Huening, and Sean Coniglio. TAMPA, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – Celebrating their first year as an established Florida based 501 (c)(3) public nonprofit organization, 21 & Change, Inc. recently hosted their First Anniversary and Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon at the […]