Access All Stars Is Back — And We Need Your Nominations!
Who in our community goes the extra mile for inclusion?
Now’s your chance to shout them out.
The Arc of Buffalo County’s Access All Stars recognition program is back for Year Two.
We’re collecting nominations for businesses, employers, employees, and organizations that truly shine in disability access and inclusion. These are the places that get it right, where everyone is welcomed, valued, and able to fully participate.
Nominating is easy. Think about where you love to shop, work, eat, or get services. Think about the employer who hired your family member, the organization that showed up for your community, and the employee who went out of their way to make you feel seen.
Then tell us about them!
Nominations are open through July 1, 2026.
Vote Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18wJJEWspMucjIIprSa3Ch1m73-F_b-jKcpA1NNjG808/edit
2025 WINNERS
Favorite Disability-Friendly Businesses
Advanced Auto Parts
The Big Apple
Golden Ticket Cinema
Favorite Disability-Friendly Restaurant
The Lodge
Perkins
Pizza Ranch
The Cellar
Culver’s
Kyoto
Whiskey Creek
Favorite Disability-Friendly Coffee Shop
Baristas
Java Junction
7 Brew
Kitts Coffee Shop
Dunkin Donuts
Favorite Disability-Friendly Grocery Store
HyVee
Apple Market
Favorite Disability-Friendly Retail Store
Walmart
PetSmart
Hobby Lobby
Target
Favorite Disability-Friendly Health or Wellness Provider (gym, clinic, therapist)
Kearney Family YMCA
Family Practice
Elevate Counseling
CHI Wellness Center
Favorite accessible recreational space or entertainment venue (park, movie theatre, etc.)
The World Theatre
Kearney Family YMCA
Trails & Rails Museum
Cruise Nite Car Show
UNK Sports
Favorite Disability-Friendly local service provider (salon, mechanic, tech support, etc)
Jim Brown – Cozad Barbershop
Salon 11/27 – Lindsay Cody
Walmart
Kearney Police Department
Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office
Favorite School, Daycare, or Educational program that supports kids/adults with disabilities
Kearney Public Library
Fabulous Fridays at Trails & Rails Museum
Buddy Bowling
Bright Futures Preschool
Hands of the Heartland
ILC
These champions are creating a more inclusive community for everyone.