Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation

Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation Serving families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Many children on the Autism Spectrum suffer from Sensory Processing Disorders.

LAAF provides families of children on the autism spectrum and developmental disabilities with sensory-friendly events and information on therapeutic, educational, and community resources. Certain stimulants that a typical person may take for granted (bright or flourescent lights, crowds, loud noises, wide open spaces) may be too overwhelming for some of these children. Because of this their famili

es choose to restrict their outtings in public and many children with SPD's have rarely ventured out to the local malls during the Holidays for any special events. Our goal at LAAF is to provide these families an opportunity to bring their child to a sensory friendly enviorment, that has been designed with these children in mind, where they can have an opportunity to enjoy these special holidays. Last year we hosted over 70 families and their children at our Sensory Friendly Santa event and over the years, disbursed almost $30,000 in need-based grants to assist the families with approved therapy for their children.

Different? Perhaps. But CERTAINLY not less. The first “Autism Awareness” event our family participated in was almost 20 ...
04/08/2026

Different? Perhaps. But CERTAINLY not less. The first “Autism Awareness” event our family participated in was almost 20 years ago. Since then there have been shifts and necessary evolutions within the ASD community and society as a whole. The focus has moved towards acceptance and visibility instead of just awareness. But there’s still so much work to be done. At LAAF, we are proud of the sensory friendly events and initiatives that we have provided the Tampa Bay community for over 15 years, and we hope to continue doing so for years to come.

01/23/2026

Good to know for anyone considering taking their kiddos to the Gasparilla Children’s parade this weekend -

01/03/2026

🎧✨ Get ready to dance your heart out at the Silent Disco—a fun & sensory‑friendly way to enjoy Fiesta by the Bay 2026! 💃🕺
🌟 Put on your headphones, choose your vibe, and join us on the dance floor for an unforgettable night.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast—grab yours now: https://usf.to/FiestaByTheBay

🎉 Happy New Year! 🍾In 2026, L.A.A.F. is proud to celebrate 15 years of serving our community through our beloved sensory...
01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year! 🍾In 2026, L.A.A.F. is proud to celebrate 15 years of serving our community through our beloved sensory-friendly Santa events and sensory classroom projects. Here's to many more years of making the holidays magical for everyone!

12/25/2025
See y'all tomorrow!
12/06/2025

See y'all tomorrow!

So nice to connect today with the wonderful friends at Black Rock Trial Lawyers, LLC who can always be counted on to spo...
12/05/2025

So nice to connect today with the wonderful friends at Black Rock Trial Lawyers, LLC who can always be counted on to sponsor a toy drive for our event. ¡Mil gracias de todo corazón! (Thank you from the bottom of our hearts)🥰

We would be remiss if we did not extend our thanks to the Confirmation candidates from Sacred Heart Tampa’s faith format...
12/05/2025

We would be remiss if we did not extend our thanks to the Confirmation candidates from Sacred Heart Tampa’s faith formation classes. Under the guidance of Judge Catherine McEwen and Maria Giron, their group volunteered to stuff rhe goody bags for our kids. Judge McEwen has supported our efforts for years and we are grateful for her friendship and support. 🥰

LAAF is so very pleased to welcome our newest sponsor Elevate Advocate! Jessica Silber is a former educator that works h...
12/04/2025

LAAF is so very pleased to welcome our newest sponsor Elevate Advocate! Jessica Silber is a former educator that works hard advocating for families of students with disabilities to ensure that they receive the appropriate services and accommodations necessary to succeed in school. ☺️

The wonderful group at Barbas Nunez Sanders Butler & Hovsepian have supported LAAF from the beginning. We know we can al...
12/04/2025

The wonderful group at Barbas Nunez Sanders Butler & Hovsepian have supported LAAF from the beginning. We know we can always count on "Santa's" kid brother and his team! ☺️

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Tampa, FL
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