The Wright Mae Way
Huntsville's Bridge to Neurodiverse Flourishing
Legacy
Goldie Mae's Legacy Sparks a Calling
Kimuel Stevenson's vision roots in her grandmother Goldie Mae Wright's "inheritance of compassion"—nurturing generations with life skills beyond watching. This legacy becomes the foundation for transforming neurodiverse care in Huntsville.
In a landscape where NASA's $4.9B budget fuels a metro economy surpassing $30B, families face a silent crisis: fragmented care costing $3.6k/year in lost wages per family.
Here enters "The Wright Mae Way: Integrated Childcare & Therapy ---Goldie Mae Wright's Vision of Care
The Crisis
Fragmented Care's Hidden Toll
1 in 36
Children with Autism
CDC 2025 prevalence rate in the United States
$3.6K
Annual Lost Wages
Per family navigating fragmented care systems
30%
Missed Sessions
Absenteeism rate due to exhausting shuttles between services
20%
Families Underserved
In Alabama due to trust erosion and funding freezes
Traditional daycares offer supervision but lack clinical depth, while standalone therapies demand exhausting shuttles—exacerbating sensory overload, missed sessions, and parental burnout. In Alabama, fraud scandals have eroded trust, freezing funds and leaving vulnerable families without support.
The Gap in Current Care Models
Traditional Daycares
Supervision without clinical depth or therapeutic integration
Standalone Therapies
Exhausting shuttles causing sensory overload and 30% absenteeism
Home-Based Models
Lack professionalism and scalability for comprehensive care
Families juggle multiple providers, losing time and wages while children experience fragmented, inconsistent support that fails to address their holistic needs.
Innovation
The Bridge of Healing: An Integrated Model
Drawing from Temple Grandin's sensory-inclusive designs, Dr. Barry Prizant's view of autism as difference not deficit, and Dr. Stephen Shore's advocacy work, The Wright Mae Way reimagines care as a "Bridge of Healing"—fusing Goldie Mae's life-skills curriculum with DSM-5 support levels in a hybrid for-profit/non-profit structure.
Daycare Foundation
Safe, nurturing environment with life-skills curriculum honoring Goldie Mae's legacy
Occupational Therapy
Sensory integration and motor skills development on-site
Behavioral Support
Evidence-based interventions for regulation and social skills
Play Therapy
Trauma-informed care for ADHD and emotional development
The Step-Out Method: Seamless Integration
The revolutionary "Step-Out Method" allows children to transition from classrooms to therapy suites without leaving the facility—reducing anxiety by 50% and eliminating the exhausting shuttles that plague traditional care models.
Morning Classroom
Life skills and social learning in familiar environment
Seamless Transition
Child steps to therapy suite—no travel, no stress
Integrated Therapy
OT, behavioral, or play therapy in comfortable setting
Return to Peers
Back to classroom for afternoon activities
This integration yields 40% better outcomes compared to fragmented care, with families reporting dramatic reductions in stress and improved child confidence.
Market
Huntsville's $30B Opportunity
NASA-Fueled Economy
$4.9B NASA budget drives metro economy exceeding $30B, creating demand for specialized services
Growing Autism Prevalence
Alabama's 2.8% autism rate mirrors national trends, with 5% YoY demand growth projected through 2026
$160M Wellness Market
Huntsville's wellness sector offers untapped potential for integrated neurodiverse care models
Go-to-Market Strategy: 90-Day Validation to Launch
1
Q1 2026: Research & Validation
50 family interviews, pre-enroll 40 children, finalize curriculum and therapy protocols
2
Q2 2026: Facility Buildout
Secure hometown location, sensory-inclusive design, hire certified therapists and educators
3
Q3 2026: Soft Launch
Begin with 33 children (break-even), implement outcomes tracking app, gather testimonials
4
Year 2-3: Scale & Expand
Grow to 60 children, establish non-profit arm for grants, plan Huntsville expansion site
Community events and podcast outreach drive 20% referrals, while partnerships with Huntsville Hospital's pediatric wing provide clinical credibility and referral pathways.
Measurable Impact: Lives Transformed
50% Anxiety Reduction
Seamless Step-Out Method eliminates travel stress and sensory overload
40% Better Outcomes
Integrated model yields superior results vs. fragmented care
50% Family Burden Relief
Reduced lost wages, fewer missed sessions, improved work-life balance
40% Confidence Uplift
Pre/post surveys show dramatic improvements in child and parent confidence
"This isn't just childcare; it's a healing ecosystem that honors legacy while building futures. Every child who steps across our bridge carries Goldie Mae's compassion forward."
— Kimuel Stevenson, Founder
Vision
Scaling Beyond Huntsville: Multi-Site Blueprint
5-10 Year Expansion Plan
01
Hometown Foundation
Establish proof of concept, refine Step-Out Method, build community trust
02
Huntsville Flagship
Leverage NASA economy, partner with hospital system, scale to 100+ children
03
Birmingham & Mobile
Research alternative cities, replicate model in high-demand markets
04
Franchisable Curriculum
Transform Goldie Mae's legacy into statewide bridge, license to aligned operators
The vision extends beyond facilities: podcast outreach, community events, and partnerships turn personal healing into communal transformation. Each site becomes a bridge, connecting neurodiverse families to the comprehensive support they deserve.
Join the Bridge: Build Healing Together
Partner With Us
Whether you're a funder, therapist, educator, or community advocate, The Wright Mae Way invites you to be part of Huntsville's transformation. Together, we'll build bridges that honor legacy while creating futures.
Funding Partners
Invest in sustainable, scalable impact with proven integrated care model
Clinical Partners
Join our team of OT, behavioral, and play therapists making a difference
Community Partners
Refer families, host events, spread the word about integrated care
Contact Information

Kimuel Stevenson
Founder & Executive Director
The Wright Mae Way
Huntsville, Alabama

Email: kimuel@thewrightmaeway.org
Phone: (205) 960-8096
Website: https://thewrightmaeway.com
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From legacy seed to healing bridge—let's flourish together. Prepared by: Island Development Crew LLC - jon-isaac@islanddevcrew.com