ACtS :Autism Connections + Special Needs

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

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Not all disabilities are visible.

Invisible disabilities are conditions that aren’t immediately apparent but can significantly affect daily life. They can include mental health conditions, neurodivergence, chronic illnesses, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, neurological conditions, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities.

You shouldn’t have to see someone’s struggle to believe it’s real.

Respect their needs. Be kind. 💜

10/16/2026

🏪💜💛🩵 ATTENTION, PATTERSON BUSINESS OWNERS! 🩵💛💜🏪

🚨 ACTS is inviting the first 12 local businesses to host a small, in-person petition station through the end of November!

✨ No financial donation is required to host the petition.

✨ ACTS provides, delivers and picks up everything.

✨ Your business provides a small space near the register, front counter or another high-traffic area.

Could your business be one of the 12 helping Patterson move toward a safer, more accessible and inclusive community playground?

We are looking for businesses whose values align with:

🛟 Safety for community members and their families

♿ Accessibility for people who use wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility supports

🤝 Inclusion, friendship and belonging for people of all abilities

🌳 Helping families regain ordinary experiences that many of us take for granted

A trip to the park.

A family outing.

A moment of peace in the sunshine.

A place where friendships are formed.

A chance for children to meet their local friends and simply play.

These everyday moments have quietly become inaccessible—or have disappeared completely—for many families.

A child who uses a wheelchair may not be able to meet friends at a local playground because wood chips, curbs or other surfaces prevent access.

Someone who uses a walker may not be able to enter the park comfortably and enjoy a moment of clarity, silence and sunshine.

For many families raising children who elope or wander, park visits have not been part of their normal daily or weekly lives for years.

Preparing for a park outing can require intense planning. Some families need more than one adult to supervise safely, but that additional support is not always available.

A simple outing can quickly become a close call—a child running toward the street, leaving the playground or reaching another dangerous area.

Eventually, the risk and stress no longer feel worth the visit.

Families stay indoors. Isolation increases. Mental health is affected. Or families must spend money and travel outside Patterson just to find an environment where their child can play more safely.

We want this to change for Patterson.

🌳 This vision is about adding safety and accessibility features to one of the existing parks Patterson already knows and takes pride in—not building an entirely new park from scratch.

That makes the vision more focused and achievable. It is not intended to replace another city project or take away from other community improvements. Our hope is for it to move forward as its own focused accessibility and safety project while the City continues handling its other plans, priorities and responsibilities.

ACTS and local families will continue following the appropriate City planning and approval steps while building visible community support for this need.

Each participating business will receive:

🖼️ An acrylic tabletop sign holder containing a one-page display that explains the Patterson Inclusive Community Playground Project

📝 A petition sheet placed in front of the display for customers and residents who would like to show their support

📍 A simple setup that can be placed near your register, front counter or another area with regular foot traffic

🚗 Weekly pickup of completed petition sheets and replacement with fresh copies

Hosting this display is one small but meaningful way for your business to educate the community, raise awareness and help Patterson residents show that safety, accessibility and inclusion matter.

If your business believes Patterson should offer:

💜 Safer spaces for families affected by elopement

💛 Accessible surfaces and pathways for mobility equipment

🩵 Inclusive opportunities for friendship, recreation and belonging

🌳 A local park where more families can breathe, connect and make memories

Your business is exactly the kind of community partner we want to collaborate with.

Our small town has strong values, caring people and businesses willing to put action behind what they believe.

Together, we can change what future park outings look like for Patterson families:

✨ ONE ACT • ONE STEP • ONE SIGNATURE AT A TIME ✨

📧 To claim one of the 12 petition-hosting spots, email us or comment below. And be included in any advertising moving forward around this project developing.

[email protected]

Please include your business name, contact person and the best phone number or email for coordinating delivery and pickup.

💰 Would your business or organization like to help on a financial level?

Please email [email protected] to discuss sponsorships, fundraising partnerships or other opportunities to help bring this vision to life in 2027, rather than allowing families to wait years before seeing meaningful change.

Let’s help create a Patterson where everyone is welcomed, protected, included and given a place to belong. 💜💛🩵

10/14/2026

Different language learning.
Different approaches.

He speaks of two
Also there is gestalt learning who learns more in chunks and phrases vs phonics
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10/12/2026

🍁💜💛🩵 ACTS 🩵💛💜🍂Autism Connection + Special needs.

ONE DONATION •ONE ACT• ONE GAP AT A TIME

Every ACT of kindness/ love/ & support from our community helps create another moment, another memory, another milestone, and another opportunity for someone to feel they belong. ❤️

🎃 ACTS SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!

We’re putting together 8 mini October events for our ACTS families! Back-to-back opportunities for different ages, abilities, interests, and needs so more of our members have a chance to participate, connect, and enjoy themselves.

🍂 We’re asking our community for a little help bringing some extra fun to these events!

But please hear my heart on this. Only donate if it’s placed on your heart. There is absolutely no obligation! 💜

These events WILL happen regardless of donations.

Because fellowship, community, and belonging don’t require fancy supplies or big budgets. Sometimes all it takes is intentional time set aside to do life alongside others.

So what do donations help provide?

✨ Extra activities and creative opportunities

✨ Extra comfort and sensory-friendly options

✨ Materials that encourage expression and regulation

✨ More ways for children, teens, and adults to connect through shared interests

✨ Accessibility supports and accommodations that help more families participate

For some, keeping their hands busy helps ease nervousness. For others, creating something alongside someone allows bonding without the pressure of conversation.

Sometimes the noise, movement, sensory experiences, and even the mess can be part of the fun instead of one more thing families have to worry about.

💜 THIS IS WHY ACTS EXISTS.

So many special needs families want to enjoy the same community events, festivals, and activities as everyone else, but often those experiences lack the modifications, safety measures, accessibility, flexibility, or transition support their families need.

Something that sounds like a simple, fun outing can come with so many additional hurdles.

ACTS is working to fill those gaps.

Creating spaces where differences are welcomed, accommodations are considered, and families can participate without feeling like they’re asking for too much.

And with community support, we can keep learning, accommodating, expanding, and creating more of these opportunities.

🧡 WANT TO HELP?

Our October donation wish list is attached! Whether it’s candy, craft supplies, pumpkins, accessible ramps, gift cards, or a small contribution toward supplies, every ACT of kindness helps us add something special.

💜 To donate through Venmo or Zelle, please add the note/memo: ACTS OCT EVENTS.

📧 [email protected]

ACTS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you need a donation receipt for your records or potential tax deduction, please DM us or email us, and we’ll be happy to provide one.

🍁 Filling gaps one ACT at a time.

One donation at a time.

One request at a time.

One family, one connection, one opportunity at a time.

💜💛🩵 Helping Families Navigate Life Together.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support ACTS, whether through donations, volunteering, sharing our posts, attending events, or simply welcoming another family into the community. It all matters. ❤️

10/06/2026

Bonding and relationships and Boundaries https://fb.watch/K53gP5JfqW/?mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 💡

Being an inclusive community doesn’t require everyone to become a disability expert.

Sometimes it starts with:

💜 Being patient when someone communicates differently.
💜 Not judging behavior you don’t understand.
💜 Making room for different abilities.
💜 Asking, “How can I help?”
💜 Giving someone an opportunity instead of assuming they can’t.

Small changes in how we respond to one another can make a BIG difference.

That’s how we build community — one ACT at a time. 💜