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Founders Named Young Women of the Year Finalists!
Big news from the Perception Foundation! Our incredible founders, Maya and Lara Hammoud , have been named Finalists for the Young Women...
Maya Hammoud
6 days ago1 min read


UN Delegates at age 17 to promote youth involvement
Becoming a UN Delegate at 17 : A Transformative Experience ================================================================ This year,...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 252 min read


Perception Foundation Shares its vision TEDxDokki Youth Ted Talk!
We’re thrilled to announce that Perception proudly partnered with TEDxDokki Youth in Cairo this past week! Taking the stage at one of...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 241 min read


🍁 Global Change Is in the Air — See What Our Chapters Are Up To This Fall!
As the leaves change, the Perception Foundation is growing stronger than ever — now with 95+ chapters in over 20 countries! From bustling...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 211 min read


CBS Morning Show with the Perception Foundation
We're thrilled to announce that our incredible co-founders, Maya and Lara Hammoud, were recently honored to be featured on the CBS...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 201 min read


Perception Foundation is Helping Shape State Guidelines for Sensory Spaces
We're incredibly proud to announce that the Perception Foundation is now helping to shape state policy! Our co-founders, Maya and Lara...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 181 min read


Perception Foundation Founders Featured on Fox 2 Morning Show
This week, Perception Foundation co-founders Maya and Lara Hammoud were featured on the Fox 2 Morning Show at 8 a.m., where they shared...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 61 min read


Perception Foundation Founders Featured on CBS Detroit Evening Show
This week, the founders of the Perception Foundation were featured on the CBS Detroit Evening Show to highlight their growing movement to...
Maya Hammoud
Sep 51 min read


The Perception Foundation Launches Free Brain-Based Education and Training Resources
After several meetings with state Boards of Education, Senators, House Representatives, ABA specialists, special education departments,...
Maya Hammoud
Aug 31 min read


The Perception Foundation: Global Growth Update
The Perception Foundation is proud to share an update on our rapid and immersive growth . As of August 1, 2025 , we have 86+ active...
Maya Hammoud
Aug 11 min read


Novel Cost-Effective Sensory Rooms
The Perception Foundation has been operating for several years with a clear mission: to make sensory support accessible to all . Thanks...
Maya Hammoud
Jul 251 min read


The Perception Foundation on the Rising Voices Podcast
The Perception Foundation was honored to be invited on the Rising Voices Podcast to share our journey as the next generation of young...
Maya Hammoud
Jul 171 min read


Expanding Neurodiversity Awareness Through Active Sensory-Friendly Events
The Perception Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of our sensory-friendly events into more active and recreational...
Maya Hammoud
Jul 101 min read


The Perception Foundation x Girl Scouts of Kentucky: Supporting All Abilities
The Perception Foundation is proud to announce our collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Kentucky to help run their Adaptive Abilities...
Maya Hammoud
Jun 301 min read


Perception Foundation Founders Internationally Recognized for Exceptional Nonprofit Leadership
The founders of The Perception Foundation, Maya and Lara Hammoud , have received prestigious international and national honors for their...
Maya Hammoud
Jun 131 min read


Blue Smoothie Launch: The Perception Smoothie x Beyond Juice
The Perception Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Perception Smoothie , created in partnership with Beyond Juice ! This...
Maya Hammoud
Jun 121 min read


The Perception Foundation at the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan
The Perception Foundation was honored to be invited to present at the Annual Summer Conference of the Community Mental Health Association...
Maya Hammoud
Jun 11 min read


Perception Foundation Founders Internationally Recognized for Groundbreaking Neurodevelopmental Disorder Research
In 2024 , The Perception Foundation’s founders, Maya and Lara Hammoud , conducted pioneering research that identified a novel genetic...
Maya Hammoud
May 311 min read


Partnership Alert: The Perception Foundation x Michigan HOSA
The Perception Foundation is proud to announce our partnership with Michigan HOSA for the upcoming State SLC Conference , where...
Maya Hammoud
May 111 min read


The Perception Foundation at the International Conference on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Perception Foundation was honored to be invited to speak at the International Conference on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders ,...
Maya Hammoud
Apr 301 min read
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