Lie Down OR Stand Up

We have served as advocates for people living with disabilities in Central Florida since March, 2011.

Our founder Sean van Gerena and our board of directors have served the Central Florida community since March of 2011.  We started with Kilts for a Kause  (Fun social 5k and 10k races.  We then started providing programs in conjunction with the University of Central Florida.  This ultimately turned into the creation of Lie Down Or Stand Up, Inc.  We have been a registered 501c3 since 2014.

During this time we have served on committees, addressed challenges with elected offices and partnered with community leaders.

We advocate for rights of individuals living with disabilities.  We advocate not for ADA compliance, but accessibility and mindfulness.

Our founder Sean van Gerena serves on the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program Advisory Council.

Many of our programs are designed to also serve as an opportunity to be an advocate.  We enjoy having events in public places to help identify accessibility, be visible and remove prejudice.

Would you like to serve?  Be and Advocate, Be Amazing, #BeBetter