Florida Atlantic Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

10/19/2026

💙✨ YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE.
Parenting is a journey filled with love, growth, questions, challenges, and countless moments that deserve to be shared with people who understand. 🤝
Join us for The BRIDGE Parents Circle—a welcoming space for parents to connect, share, listen, learn, and support one another.
📅 November 2
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
💻 Online
Whether you need encouragement, want to share your experience, or simply want to connect with other parents, you have a place here. 💙
🌉 Let’s build connections.
💬 Let’s share experiences.
❤️ Let’s support one another.
👉 Register today:
https://ow.ly/IKZo50ZTI1s

10/19/2026

💙 You are not alone on the journey to adulthood.

The BRIDGE Parents Circle gives parents of students with autism a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and discover resources and strategies for the road ahead. 🤝✨

📅 Nov. 2
⏰ 5–6 p.m.
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/HACE50ZJ1fh

Together, we can build connection, confidence, and a stronger path toward independence. 💙

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

💙 A new stage of life deserves a plan.

Join us for Transition to Adult Healthcare on October 20 from 12–1 p.m. and take an important step toward feeling more prepared and confident when navigating adult healthcare.

📅 October 20
🕛 12–1 p.m.
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/kgFV50ZTFqS

You don't have to navigate this transition alone. 💙

10/17/2026

🩺💙 A confident transition to adult healthcare starts with preparation.

For young adults with autism, moving from pediatric to adult healthcare can bring new responsibilities, new systems, and new challenges. With the right support, it can also be a powerful step toward greater independence. 🌟

Join Florida Atlantic CARD for an online training covering:

✨ Healthcare transition
✨ Pediatric vs. adult healthcare
✨ IEP transition goals
✨ Healthcare independence
✨ Self-advocacy skills
✨ Common barriers and challenges
✨ Resources for families and professionals

📅 October 20
⏰ 12–1 p.m.
💻 Online

🎟️ Advance registration required.
https://ow.ly/Xku750ZO0Ek

Let’s help young adults move toward adulthood with knowledge, confidence, and support. 💙

10/15/2026

🎨🎶 Create, sing, and make new friends at ANM Hang Out! 💙

Join us October 22nd, 4:00–6:00 PM, for an afternoon of:
🎨 Art activities
🎸 Music jam
🎤 Karaoke & singing
🤝 Meeting new friends

📍 135 NW 20th Street, Boca Raton, FL

📩 Scan the QR code to register or RSVP at [email protected].

Come as you are, share your creativity, and enjoy the power of music and connection! ✨

10/15/2026

❤️🎁 A GIFT FOR EVERY AGE!

A simple gift can create a beautiful memory and remind someone they are cared for. Help us bring smiles to children and young adults ages 4–22 this holiday season! ✨

🎁 Gift ideas:
🧸 Ages 4–7: Toys, books & building sets
🎲 Ages 8–12: Games, crafts & sports gifts
🎧 Ages 13–17: Headphones, journals & gift cards
🎒 Ages 18–22: Bags, creative gifts & gift cards

📅 Deadline: December 16, 2026
📍 Drop-off by appointment only.

📞 Brenda Williams: 754-245-3191
📞 Colby Williams: 786-670-1068

Let's turn generosity into joy and make this holiday season memorable for someone in our community. Every new, unwrapped gift matters! 💝

🎄

10/15/2026

🎄✨ Help Make Christmas Happen! 🎁❤️

Be part of something meaningful this holiday season! Volunteer with Ready for the World and help bring smiles to children and families through our 2026 Christmas Toy & Gift Drive.

❤️ Collect gifts
📦 Sort donations
🎁 Pack presents
✨ Spread holiday joy

📅 Preparation: December 17–19
🎄 Gift Distribution: December 20
🚗 Drop-offs by appointment

Want to help? Contact us to learn about available volunteer roles!

📞 Brenda Williams: 754-245-3191
📞 Colby Williams: 786-670-1068

Together, we can make the season brighter for those who need it most. Every gift matters. Every volunteer counts. ❤️

10/15/2026

💙🎨 Creativity, connection, and sensory-friendly fun await!

Join us November 15, 10 AM–1 PM at the Norton Museum of Art for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Sunday designed for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, or sensory processing differences.

🥁 Interactive drum circles
🎨 Art-making activities
🎧 Silent disco
📸 Photobooth
🎯 Outdoor games
🌿 Quiet room with sensory toys and calming lights

✨ Quiet Hour: 10–11 AM offers a calmer museum experience for guests with sensory needs and their families.

📍 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL

🎟️ Space is limited! Scan the QR code on the flyer for registration details.

Let’s make room for every family to explore, create, and belong. 💙

10/15/2026

📖✨ BIG opportunities start with little pages!

Florida’s New Worlds Reading Initiative helps eligible VPK–5th grade students build literacy skills and discover the joy of reading through a completely FREE program. ❤️

📚 9 books chosen by your child each school year
🎯 Fun literacy-building activities
🌎 Books in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and braille
💙 No income requirement!

Help your child turn every page into a new adventure. 🌟

👉 Visit https://ow.ly/lBMq50ZY7Lm or scan the QR code on the flyer to see if your child qualifies!