Special Olympics Launches First-of-Its-Kind Equitable Healthcare Initiative with help from Catalyst Marketing Agency
Seattle, United States - August 25, 2025 / Catalyst Marketing Agency /
Catalyst Marketing Agency is excited to unveil the Alliance for Inclusive Health Provider Portal (allianceforinclusivehealth.org/find-provider), an innovative initiative developed in collaboration with Special Olympics Washington and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This groundbreaking portal is designed to assist tens of thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), who have historically faced challenges in locating qualified and equitable healthcare services, by providing access to vetted healthcare providers in their vicinity.
The Alliance for Inclusive Health (AIH) initiative commenced in 2023 with a training program aimed at certifying healthcare professionals throughout Washington state based on their knowledge and understanding of individuals with IDD. The newly launched portal builds upon this foundation, utilizing an expanding database of certified providers to facilitate quick connections between patients and families and appropriate care teams tailored to their unique needs.
As a longstanding partner of Special Olympics Washington, Catalyst has played a pivotal role in shaping the project’s identity, developing its website, and raising awareness among athletes and medical professionals across the state. However, the portal represents a significant milestone. It not only serves as a trusted resource for individuals with IDD seeking qualified healthcare providers but also empowers them, reinforcing the principles of inclusion and personal dignity that Special Olympics advocates.
"Catalyst has been an essential ally in the mission to ensure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have access to safe and equitable healthcare," stated Rebecca Hummer, the project leader for the initiative. "Alongside the strategic, creative, and technical expertise necessary for launching this initiative, the agency has been instrumental in disseminating information to both athletes and healthcare professionals throughout the state."
Rion Haber, CEO of Catalyst Marketing Agency, remarked, “As a long-time collaborator with Special Olympics Washington, we are strong advocates for the organization’s message of inclusion. We are profoundly grateful for the chance to contribute to a project that will significantly impact the lives of Washingtonians with IDD and help foster a more inclusive and equitable environment in our state.”
The Alliance for Inclusive Health “Find a Provider” feature is now accessible on the initiative's website (allianceforinclusivehealth.org/find-provider). This resource is available to all individuals, not just Special Olympics athletes, and does not require registration for access. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their support networks, are encouraged to utilize the portal and share their feedback with Rebecca Hummer, the project’s lead, at rhummer@sowa.org.
As an integrated marketing agency, Catalyst does not exclusively focus on nonprofits or healthcare but is recognized for engaging in mission-driven projects that can benefit from the insights of an enterprise-level, for-profit marketing team. The agency’s leadership emphasizes inclusion and community building as core values, with previous initiatives encompassing award-winning work across various media, municipal, and social justice projects nationwide.
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