
Meet our 2026 Ambassador
JaKiya
When JaKiya first came to URS, she had never been in a classroom. Following directions was hard. Expressing herself was harder. Today she is the spirited, hilarious, dancing, basketball playing kiddo her teachers describe as true to herself, a child who lights up a room and makes sure every friend feels seen.
Through URS' Preschool program and on site Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy, JaKiya has built confidence, strength, and her own voice. Every duck you adopt helps URS give kids like JaKiya the therapies, teachers, and tools they need to shine.
"Children with Down syndrome like JaKiya are amazing. Give them time and watch them sprout into these amazing kids. They have so much life and spark that will keep a smile on your face." Latatsha, JaKiya's mom