◆ OUR IMPACT
The
Proof
What radical inclusion looks like at scale.
Who We Serve
These are not abstract percentages. They are the students in the room every week — the majority of whom have Down syndrome or autism, most of whom are people of color, and nearly half of whom come from households earning under $100,000 a year. A family with a disabled child spends an estimated ten times more on care than a neurotypical household at the same income level. SUPA exists precisely for this community — and the 98% program completion rate says they are not leaving.
Where SUPA Has Performed
Every Dollar Serves Students
Transparent financials demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
Financials verified FY2024. 990 available upon request.
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Awards & Press
Hearts of Inclusion Award 2025
Gold Seal of Transparency — Candid 2026
10 Years of Service — Founded 2016
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From Families and Partners
“When my daughter goes to dance with Robin she checks her disability at the door. Music and dance lets her be free and express herself in a way like no other. It's a comfortable, safe place.”
“Taking a backstage tour of the Royal Opera House and then watching our kids perform to a packed house of over 300 people at Paul Hamlyn Hall — the energy in the room was electric. The dancers stepped up to the stage with such poise and concentration and they danced like true pros. By the end of their performance, everyone in the hall was cheering and weeping.”
“You can always count on Straight Up Abilities to bring their all! They consistently bring all their talent, dedication, creativity, dynamism and beauty to the table, to the dance floor and to the stage. In short, they bring all of their abilities!”
Documented Outcomes
- 100% of students show improvement in physical coordination within first 6 months
- 95%+ of families report increased social engagement
- 98% student retention rate — industry benchmark is 60-70%
- Students have released original music on Apple Music and Spotify
- Students have transitioned from student to teaching roles
- Students have performed at 15+ world-class venues