Break the Barriers

Specialties

Break the Barriers, Inc. (BTB), a non-​profit (501) (c)(3) corporation since 1984, was given a stewardship of influence in the world of Inclusion. As you know, by combining students of all abilities using athletics, arts, health, fitness and education programs– barriers are explored and broken. Our sphere of influence with Ability Awareness, Outreach & Education has reached State, National and International levels-​far beyond our imagination.

History

Established in 1984.

Celebrating Awareness and victories of all abilities, ethnicities and ages through exceptional programs, outreach and inclusion education.

Meet the Manager

Deby H.

Manager

Co Chair Accessibility Committee Central Valley Billy Graham Crusade

2014 California State Assembly Woman of the Year

2010 – 2013 Administrator U.S. Department of Education PEP Grant $ 1.95 Million Budget partnering with 12 community based partners in 32 school districts, 145 schools.

* 2012 Nominee CNN Hero of the Year

* 2010 California State Assembly Woman of the Year

2006 – 2009 Administrator for U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Grant; $ 600,000 Budget

2006 – 2009 U.S. Department of Education Buddy Up Grant; $ 540,000 Budget

* Two Time-​Top Ten Business/​Professional Woman of the Year Central California

* Inclusion Specialist with American Embassy– Bucharest, Romania

* Partnered with Departments of Disability, Departments of Education, Departments of

Rehabilitation and Faith Based Organizations in China, South Africa, Romania,

Dominican Republic, India, Australia & Peru.