Experiencing Autism Together

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

October is a month to recognize, learn about, and celebrate the disability community. These and other observances throughout the month recognize the experiences, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities and the communities that support them.

This month and throughout the year, take time to learn, listen, recognize, and celebrate.

10/06/2026

A great opportunity for families!

Please complete this short form to let us know if you plan to attend our first HCS Special Education Parent Learning Community meeting on October 22. Your response will help us plan for the meeting and determine childcare needs for HCS students. We look forward to learning, connecting, and growing t...

09/15/2026

This weekend, the group hit the zip lines! Thank you to all the families who came out to enjoy the day at the BIAC. Thank you to the BIAC for letting our group come out and enjoy an adventure.

09/12/2026

⚾ Join Us for Buddy Ball! 💙🌟

Henderson County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) invites you to join us for Buddy Ball—a special softball event designed for children with special needs!

Players will be paired with volunteer "buddies" who will assist them throughout the game. This is a non-competitive, free event focused entirely on fun, safety, and full participation—no score will be kept!

📅 Date: Sunday, September 13

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Field next to the Henderson Flash Fields

✨ Event Highlights:

Free t-shirt and medal for every registered player

Live game announcer

Local food truck on site

Help Us Spread the Word!

Please share this post with special education teachers, families, and anyone who might want to join us as a player or volunteer. We want to ensure every potential participant has the chance to play!

08/24/2026

Hello Families!

Please join us tonight at 6pm at Hummingbird Hall for a meeting on IEPs/504 plans. If you can’t join us in person, please clinic the link below to join. We can’t wait to share this information with you. Let us know if we will see you tonight. This event is open to the public and anyone who would like to join.

If the link asks for a passcode, it is 504.

Link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87075678011?pwd=Z6qEBhQJhGk91mkGbirNnPjeasU0b1.1

📣Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this one!!

📣Our next parent meeting will be August 24th!

📚Samantha will be discussing IEPs, 504s, and everything you need to know with back to school time! This is open to the community and anyone from anywhere can join! We hope to see you there.

👇Drop in the comments questions you already have or what you need to know more about! Or just let us know if we will see you there!

08/20/2026

📚 SpecialCare Virtual Workshop Series
Join FEAT of Louisville and Gordon Homes, Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner, for a three-part virtual workshop series designed to help families navigate important financial and planning topics for individuals with special needs.

💻 Mondays | 6:30–8:00 PM | Via Zoom

October 5 — Government Benefits & Programs
October 12 — Guardianship & ABLE Accounts
October 19 — Special Needs Trusts

From Medicaid and waivers to ABLE accounts, guardianship, and special needs trusts, these workshops will provide valuable information to help families plan for the future.

🔗 Scan the QR code to register!

08/14/2026

Follow Henderson County EMA to see this amazing new Safe Return Program that has been created. Stay tuned for events and ways to make sure your loved ones are safe!

Introducing Safe Return, a Search and Rescue initiative designed to help individuals with Autism, Dementia, and other conditions who may be at increased risk of becoming lost or missing. Tune-in to Speak Up on WSON on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 7:40 AM to learn more about the program and how it can help our community.