Our Dream Team

Beverly McDaniel is the founder of Reggie’s Place Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families and caretakers of children with disabilities. Her journey began with her son, Reggie, who was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a difficult-to-treat and severe form of childhood-onset epilepsy, at the age of three. As a single mother, Beverly faced tremendous emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual challenges while caring for Reggie, who experienced frequent and often nocturnal seizures that disrupted their lives. Despite these hardships, Beverly found strength in her love for her son, who had a passionate spirit and a deep love for music, playing drums in his school band with joy and resilience. Inspired by her own experiences and the strength she saw in her son, Beverly created Reggie’s Place Foundation to provide vital resources, advocacy, and community support to other families facing similar challenges. Reggie’s Place offers counseling, respite care, skilled nursing support, and grants for education and afterschool programs, aiming to empower families and improve the quality of life for children with disabilities. In addition to her work with Reggie’s Place, Beverly now serves as the Social Program Liaison for Auturity, where she helps design and coordinate fun, inclusive, and impactful events for autistic adults and their families. Since 2024, Reggie’s Place Foundation has partnered with Auturity to host monthly social outings, and Beverly’s new role allows her to further expand these efforts, bringing joy and connection to even more individuals in the community. Beverly’s mission is to ensure no family feels alone in their journey. Through her dual work with Reggie’s Place Foundation and Auturity, she is a powerful advocate for children and adults with disabilities, as well as the caregivers who support them. Her dedication ensures that Reggie’s legacy continues to inspire hope, strength, and community connection for all.