Hatching Hope Foundation

10/06/2026

🎃 Sensory friendly trick or treat is happening this Saturday!

Boo Bash is a fun, inclusive afternoon made for ALL kids and families. Come out for candy, games, inflatables, and more in a space where everyone can enjoy Halloween at their own pace. 🧡💜

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 1 to 3 PM
📍 200 N Ballard Ave, Wylie TX

It’s free, all ages are welcome, and no registration is needed. Just walk up and have a good time! Questions? Call 972.442.2261

Tag a family who would love this 👻

09/17/2026

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AUTISM GRANT ALERT 🚨

08/27/2026

Four behavior analysts in Plano had their licenses suspended for failing to report suspected sexual abuse of a 4-year-old at an autism center: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/behavior-analyst-licenses-suspended-for-failure-to-report-suspected-abuse-at-plano-autism-center-officials-report/287-f1dff940-fea6-4d8e-a54b-2e8ac0814b5b?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WFAA

08/26/2026

Lyft is taking steps to allow more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access rides paid for through Medicaid home and community-based services programs.

08/11/2026

Many states have moved in recent years to stop employers from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage. Now, it's starting to become clear how that decision is playing out on the ground.

07/31/2026

“You can be celebrated on a streaming service and defunded by a signature in the same summer.”

Medicaid pays for disabled actor and comedian Steve Way's ventilator, motorized wheelchair, and daily support. These services make it possible for him to get out of bed, work, and live in his community.

More disabled people are being represented in movies and television. But representation cannot replace the services that give people the freedom to live in their own homes, make their own choices, and build the lives they want.

Read the full TIME essay: https://time.com/article/2026/07/27/the-contradiction-at-the-heart-of-disability-in-america/

07/25/2026

07/23/2026

💙 If your child has autism and they are in the school system you NEED to know about ARD meetings.

This is where ALL the decisions about your child’s education are made. Their goals. Their accommodations. Their support.

And you have the RIGHT to question everything in that room.

Save this and share it with a parent who needs to hear it 👇🏾

07/17/2026

Retired science teacher Joel Wegener wanted to make sure his adult children, Mary and Josh, who both have Down syndrome, had meaningful employment opportunities after seeing how difficult it could be for them to find work. So he bought an old ice cream truck for $6,000, fixed it up, and launched Special Neat Treats, giving his children the chance to work alongside him serving their Ohio community.

What began as a simple family business quickly became something much bigger. Running the ice cream truck has helped Mary and Josh build confidence, strengthen their communication and social skills, and gain greater independence while bringing joy to thousands of customers. Joel hopes their success inspires other families to think creatively about creating opportunities for people with disabilities and to recognize their abilities rather than their limitations.