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09/22/2026

Move Like an Animal!

Got some extra energy to burn? Turn movement into a game! Hop like a frog 🐸, stomp like an elephant 🐘, waddle like a penguin 🐧, crawl like a bear 🐻, or stretch tall like a giraffe 🦒.

Pick an animal, act it out, and keep moving! A simple, silly way to get kids active, laughing, and using their imaginations!

09/18/2026

Join ADAPT Community Network for the launch of its first-of-its-kind Smart Living Center, a fully accessible home designed to showcase and test technology that helps people with disabilities live more independently and safely.
Visitors can explore smart home controls, remote supports, health monitoring tools, adaptive daily-living technology, and more.

https://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/innovation-institute-save-the-date/

09/16/2026

Whether you run, walk, or roll, INCLUDEnyc would love to see you at their third annual 5K on September 27 Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens! Your participation directly supports young people with disabilities in New York City to build and live independent lives in school, work, and in their communities.

Register and learn more here today: https://pulse.ly/gr2cyrdv8i

09/13/2026

Today we celebrate the grandparents who attend appointments, cheer from the sidelines, offer a listening ear, and love without limits.

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09/11/2026

May we continue to teach our children the values of kindness, compassion, and helping others.

09/10/2026

Parents, Remember Who Changed History.

This photo isn't from hundreds of years ago. It's from the disability rights movement that many of us are still close enough to remember. Parents, self-advocates, and people with disabilities refused to accept a world that said they couldn't enter buildings, eat in restaurants, attend school, or fully participate in their communities.

Because they did, our children have opportunities that once seemed impossible.
The next chapter of disability advocacy is being written now.

The rights we have today exist because someone refused to stay silent. Let's honor them by making sure our voices are heard, too.

09/08/2026

Looking for an inclusive play experience?

play:groundoffers special Preview Hours designed for children with disabilities and neurodivergent children, giving families a quieter, more welcoming environment to explore through child-led play.

Curious about The Yard but not sure what to expect? This summer we’re introducing Preview Hours! Come explore The Yard with the children in your life. See the dates below to join us. Our staff will be there to talk about the intention behind The Yard and the benefits of self-directed play, and to ...

09/05/2026

Today is the .

We hope these ideas spark some creativity on ways to give back today and in the years to come!

09/03/2026

It’s hard to believe it, but Fall is right around the corner!

You don't need expensive craft supplies to make meaningful memories. Everyday household items and treasures from nature can become fun, sensory-friendly art activities that encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and exploration.
Adapt each activity to your child's abilities.

Which one do you think your child would enjoy most?

09/01/2026

Advocacy starts with one step.

Learning your rights, sharing your story, and building relationships with elected officials can help create lasting change for people with disabilities and their families.
Read our latest blog to learn how New York parents have shaped history, and how you can too.

Read the full blog post here [ https://starthereparents.org/2026/07/21/why-the-olmstead-decision-matters/ ]