Autism Life & Living, Inc.

06/20/2026

Attention families!
Autism Life and Living, Beyond Autism, and BHHS Legacy Foundation are expanding BHHS Legacy Foundation's backpack program to specifically serve students with special needs, and we wanted to make sure your community knows about it.
On August 1, 2026, families can pick up a FREE backpack filled with adaptive supplies specially selected to support learning and sensory needs.
Pick up your free backpack:
August 1, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Beyond Autism (formerly Heard Elementary)
Spots are limited and registration is required to secure a backpack. Please share this with any family in your community who could benefit.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/backpackevent/event/specialneedsbackpackgiveaway/

06/19/2026

⏳ 10 days until Social Circle! Have you registered yet?

📅 Saturday, June 28th
📍 Fat Cats — Surprise, AZ
🎉 Bowling, arcade games, and the best community around!

⚠️ Registration closes June 22nd — don't wait!

Social Circle is a monthly community event for adults with autism and IDD. It's fun, welcoming, and a great way to make real friendships.

Tag a friend and register together!

🔗 Register by June 22nd: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mfggys/event/scfatcatssummermovieevent/?blm_aid=217088

06/17/2026

Want to make your space more welcoming for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities? 💚

Here are 5 practical steps:

🎧 Create a quiet, low-stimulation space.
📋 Share a visual schedule before and during the event.
🔆 Offer adjustable lighting options.
📢 Minimize unexpected loud sounds or sudden announcements.
🙌 Brief staff and volunteers on basic autism inclusion practices.

Sensory-friendly design benefits everyone.

🔗 Full checklist: www.autismlifeandliving.org

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Behind every milestone our participants reach — there's a monthly donor who helped make it possible. ❤️

When you give monthly to Autism Life and Living, your gift powers:

🎓 Life Skills programming for adults with autism and IDD
💼 Workforce training and employer connections
🎳 Community events like Social Circle

Starting at just $10/month, you can be part of something that changes lives — every single month.

🔗 Become a monthly donor: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/championsofindependencecollective/

06/12/2026

Curious what our Life Skills Program actually covers? Here's a peek inside! 👇

🍳 Cooking & nutrition — learn to prepare meals you love
🚌 Community navigation — get around independently
💰 Financial literacy — budget, save, and manage money
🤝 Social connection — build real, lasting friendships

Designed for adults with autism and IDD who are ready to grow.

📅 Starts August 2026 | ⏰ Register by July 31st

🔗 Apply today: www.autismlifeandliving.org

06/10/2026

Your workplace can be more inclusive starting THIS WEEK. 💼

Here are 3 actions any employer or manager can take RIGHT NOW:

🔵 Write it down — provide clear written instructions, not just verbal
🔵 Make space — designate a quiet area for focus or decompression
🔵 Ask, don't assume — learn each employee's communication preferences

Inclusion at work isn't complicated. It's intentional. 💙

06/08/2026

"I’ll always remember the time when my two cousins came to visit me at my first job ever— Emma, Workforce Program Participant 💛

85% of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed. That statistic is unacceptable — and it's what drives our Workforce Program every single day.

We connect adults with autism and IDD with:
💼 Real job training
🤝 Employer partnerships
🌟 On-the-job support

If you know someone ready to take this step, share this post!

🔗 Learn more: www.autismlifeandliving.org

06/05/2026

🎳 SAVE THE DATE — Social Circle June 2026! 🎳

Join us for a fun night of bowling, arcade games, and community connection!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 28th
📍 Location: Fat Cats — Surprise, AZ
⚠️ Registration Deadline: June 22nd

Social Circle is our monthly gathering where adults with autism and IDD can have FUN, build friendships, and feel at home in their community.


🔗 Register by June 22nd - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mfggys/event/scfatcatssummermovieevent/?blm_aid=217088

06/03/2026

Inclusion doesn't require a policy change or a big budget. 💙

It starts with ONE small action:

✅ Use someone's preferred name.
✅ Slow down, don't finish their sentences for them.
✅ Address them directly, not their caregiver.

Small actions build a more inclusive world. Which one will you try this week?

🔗 More tips: www.autismlifeandliving.org

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