Two Moms and Some Labels

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

Sad news. Texas peeps talk to your local and state representatives

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10/12/2026

School tours start this week for DCPS schools.
Duval County Public Schools

10/11/2026

Did anyone attend this?

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to share information about the upcoming National Federation of the Blind of Florida (NFBF) State Convention, which will be held in Jacksonville. This annual event brings together blind and visually impaired individuals, families, professionals, educators, and community members to learn, network, and explore resources that support independence and success.

Of particular interest to families are the following workshops:

IEP Workshop (1:30-2:50 Saturday, October 10th) Learn more about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
Gain insight into educational rights, advocacy strategies, and ways to work effectively with school teams.
Ask questions and hear perspectives from experienced advocates and professionals.

Parents Workshop (3:00-3:50 Saturday, October 10th)
Connect with other parents of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Learn about resources, programs, and strategies that can support your child's growth and independence.
Share experiences and build a network of families facing similar challenges.

Additionally, hear Division of Blind Services Interim Director Trina Travis share the latest updates on what’s new at DBS.

The convention offers many additional sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities that may be beneficial to both parents and students.
If you are interested in attending or would like additional information, please visit the National Federation of the Blind of Florida convention website at Affiliate Convention | National Federation of the Blind of Florida. Online registration has closed, but you may register at the door.

For families interested in additional opportunities, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) National Conference and Convention is also scheduled to be held in Jacksonville in July 2027. For more info, visit Convention Home Page 2027

I hope this information is helpful to your family. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions about DBS services or other resources available to support your child

10/10/2026

Looking for adaptive dance on the westside of town??!!

https://www.asburyartscenter.com/copy-of-annunciation

10/08/2026

Florida families: DRF wants to hear from you.

If your child or young adult under age 21 has complex medical needs and relies on private duty nursing or other Medicaid services to live safely at home, your experience can help inform DRF’s advocacy in U.S. v. Florida.

Join one of our online listening sessions:

October 7 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. ET
October 14 | Noon–2 p.m. ET

These sessions are intended for children and young adults directly affected, as well as their parents and caregivers.

Registration link in the comments.

10/08/2026

🎉 CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF BRIGHT FEATS IN FLORIDA! 💙💛

A whole pallet of possibilities, connections, and resources for Northeast Florida families! 📦📚

Our 2026–2027 Fall/Winter 20th Anniversary Bright Feats Special Needs Resource Directory is HERE, and we're getting ready to put thousands of copies into the hands of families, educators, providers, and community partners!

📍 Here's where we're headed:

✅ Duval County School District has already received its directories and should begin distributing them this month!

🚚 St. Johns County School District, Nassau County, and Putnam County are next on our delivery schedule!

📬 Our community partners will also begin receiving copies in the mail over the coming weeks.

📌We're coordinating bulk deliveries now, so please reach out if your school, organization, practice, or agency would like to help distribute these FREE resources!

❤️ And this anniversary edition has a VERY special surprise…

See that handsome young man on the cover? 🏄‍♂️ That's my very own firstborn baby! 🥹💙

Inside this issue, you'll find a little piece of our journey, along with resources, information, and connections that can make a meaningful difference for families throughout our community.

For 20 years, Bright Feats has helped connect families with the resources they need. We're excited to keep building those connections for the next 20!

Check out our statewide 20th Anniversary Legacy Book: https://www.brightfeats.com/20bf

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Do you know a resource, organization, provider, business who should be listed?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

And if you know a family, educator, or community organization that could benefit from this directory, please share this post with them! 💙