Resources For Families With Special Needs

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Support business owners with disabilities by purchasing gifts for the holidays
Support business owners with disabilities by purchasing gifts for the holidays As you plan your holiday shopping this year, consider supporting local ShopAble businesses while buying meaningful gifts with purpose. Each of the artisans featured below is a local business owner with a disability or chronic medical...

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Kid-tested, Parent-approved Toys for Kids of All Abilities
Kid-tested, Parent-approved Toys for Kids of All Abilities When you have a child with special needs, it's not always easy to find toys and activities that are engaging, accessible and age-appropriate. We’re excited to share these toys and activities that were reviewed by...

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Halloween Help for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Halloween Help for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Halloween, with its costumes, parties, and spooky decorations, is a joyous occasion for most children. However, for those with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the festivities can become overwhelming. Children with SPD interpret sensory inputs in...

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Keeping the Faith
Keeping the Faith Families with special needs often count on faith communities to be safe spaces of acceptance and connection, but sometimes the struggle for inclusion feels so challenging that they walk away from congregations where true acceptance...

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Upcoming Events

  • Dec62023
    Holiday Micro Business Fair

    Holiday Micro Business Fair on Dec. 6, 12–4 pm. Hosted by TIEE’s Vocational and Adult Services and Outside the Lens. The Wonder Lab, 125 14th St. Registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-micro-business-fair-presented-by-outside-the-lens-and-tiee-tickets-742405634237

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  • Dec92023
    Sensory-Friendly Performance: “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

    For children on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as other families with special needs that may appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment this performance provides. Performance adjustments include: fewer loud noises and flashing lights; a quiet area in the lobby of the theatre for children who need to leave their seat during […]

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  • Dec92023
    Holidays in Candyland!

    Scavenger hunts, relay games, arts & crafts and more. Dec. 9, 10 am–1 pm (online) & Dec. 10, 10 am–1 pm at Toby Wells YMCA. Camp Cosmos programs are open to all youth with physical differences and disabilities, and their families, to provide a community for fun & support and access to psychosocial resources. Register: […]

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  • Dec122023
    Sensory Santa and Toy Drive

    FREE EVENT Meet Santa, tour the ACES ABA Center and bring a new toy to donate to low income families. Dec. 12, 9–11 am. 5333 Mission Center Rd., Ste. 110. www.facebook.com/events/s/sensory-santa/1038919424091125

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