Autism Hope Center

06/06/2026

Our teen social group will meet on Friday, June 12th, from 6:30 - 8 pm. If you have already filled out the one-time registration, please email each month to reserve a slot, as space is limited. [email protected]

06/06/2026

Parents' Night Out is Friday, June 12th, from 6:30 - 8 PM. If you have already filled out the one-time registration, please email each month to reserve a slot; space is limited, [email protected]

06/02/2026

Come and support Access 2 Independence on June 14, tickets include all you can eat buffet.

Just a few days left to get your tickets for the A2i Road to Independence at Synovus Park on June 14th! Come cheer on the Columbus Clingstones and the A2i youth program as they play the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Tickets are on the 1st base line and include all you can eat buffet.

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Access22?r=7

05/26/2026

We are so grateful to Michael’s for this new fun event for our teens. Let us know if you plan to join us this Friday, May 29th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

05/25/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Adult Autism Symposium.

The 2025 Adult Autism Symposium in Chattanooga, TN is coming July 25, 2026. Learn more here!

05/25/2026

Slots are filling up fast!

Do you have an 11-14 year old who’s ready to build confidence, learn new skills, and have a BLAST this summer?!

Access2Independence presents:

🟢 Self-Advocacy Ninja Camp! 🟢

💪STONG BODY, STRONG VOICE🗣️

This isn’t your average camp…

Your child will train like a ninja while learning real-life skills that matter:

⚔️ Speak up for themselves

🧠 Build confidence & problem-solving skills

🤝 Practice communication & teamwork

🎯 Learn how to handle real-world situations

All through games, challenges, and hands-on activities they’ll LOVE!

🍕 Bonus: Lunch is included + end-of-camp celebration!

👥 Designed for students 11-14 years old with disabilities, to include invisible disabilities (ex. ADHD, dyslexia, autism)

💥 Completely FREE

📍 Hosted by Access2Independence

⚠️ Spots are LIMITED and will fill fast!

👉 Sign up now: Scan QR code in flyer below!

Let your child discover their strength, their voice, and their inner ninja 🥷💪

05/14/2026

Awesome!💙

The Buffalo Bills are set to make their new Highmark Stadium one of the most sensory-inclusive sports venues in the world.

The new stadium will include 7 sensory rooms designed for autistic and sensory-sensitive fans — reportedly more than any other stadium worldwide.

For many autistic people, attending live sports can be overwhelming due to:
• loud crowd noise
• bright/flashing lights
• constant announcements
• packed concourses
• unpredictable sounds and energy

The sensory rooms are being designed to help fans regulate and decompress without having to leave the game completely. Features are expected to include quieter environments, sensory tools, calming lighting, and spaces away from the noise of the stadium.

The Bills are also partnering with KultureCity, an organization focused on sensory accessibility, to help make the experience more inclusive for fans and families.

Small changes like this can make a huge difference in whether autistic people feel able to attend large public events comfortably.

Would sensory-friendly spaces make stadiums more accessible for you? 🏈

05/12/2026

This is really important information.

Parents and siblings often find themselves navigating a complex system without clear guidance. This session is here to change that.

Join Adult Disability Medical Healthcare for:

Understanding the System: for Families

🎤 With Jillian Palmiotto
🗓 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Session

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

✔️ Funding systems for adults with I/DD
✔️ Key agencies involved
✔️ How the system works together
✔️ What families need to plan ahead

This is a must-attend for families who want clarity, direction, and confidence moving forward.

📲 Register today via the link or QR code in our bio/graphic

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vv1QaCAmQL-AK_oCs9HpEw #/registration

We look forward to supporting you and your family as you navigate Medicaid and disability services.

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05/07/2026

FYI

Exploring AI - Youth Training

May 14, 2026 @6:00 pm EST

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2xwhvcp6

Join us for this free, live, virtual training for youth with disabilities ages 12-22.

AI can be a powerful tool for planning your future. In this interactive session, youth will learn how AI can help with school, career exploration, and navigating services like vocational rehabilitation and independent living—while learning how to use AI safely and responsibly.