Oviedo Library, Crayola Experience, and the Orlando Science Center!

Three exciting sensory friendly events are coming up this weekend: Sensory Storytime and Sensory Sunday at the Crayola Experience and Orlando Science Center! Check out all the details here!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 14, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Crayola Experience, Orlando Science Center, Sensory Sunday

Orange Socks Day: November 13th

Did you know November 13 is Orange Socks Day? What is Orange Socks and how do they support the special needs parent community? Find out more about this special day and this awesome nonprofit organization!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 13, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Orange Socks, Orange Socks Day, Orange Socks Movement

Florida’s Disability Savings Program

Did you know that you can start a savings account for your exceptional needs child without affecting public government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid? Read on for more information regarding ABLE United - Florida's Disability Savings Program.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 12, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, ABLE United, Florida's Disability Savings Program, Financial Assistance, Financial Planning

Venardos Circus - Sensory Friendly Performance

The Vendardos Circus is offering a sensory friendly performance in Winter Garden this upcoming Thursday, November 14, 2019. Check the blog for details and ticket costs!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 8, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, Venardos Circus, Sensory Friendly Performance

Autism Speaks Walk, Outdoor Concerts, and Movies to See!

There are a lot of exciting events to attend this weekend! Autism Speaks Walk, Sensory Friendly Films, and an outdoor concert featuring the Orlando Philharmonic. Find more details out here!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 7, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Friendly Activities, AMC Sensory Friendly Films, Orlando Philharmonic, Autism Speaks Walk

Abilities Workshop Social

Abilities Workshop Social is coming up on November 16, 2019 at Northland Church. Be sure to check out today’s blog for more information and to RSVP to this amazing event.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 5, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Autism, Autism Awareness, Parent Education, Abilities Workshop, Abilities Workshop Social

Monkey Joes, STEM Saturday, and Altitude Trampoline

It’s the first weekend in November and we are so excited to share with you all the details about the family friendly community events that are happening throughout Central Florida!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 31, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, STEM Saturday, Monkey Joes, Altitude Trampoline, Orange County Library System, Sensory Friendly Activities

Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat

Sensory friendly trunk or treat coming up this Saturday! You can also take your child Sunday to a fencing clinic or Crayola Experience for their sensory friendly Sunday event!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 24, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Sensory Processing Disorder, AMC Sensory Friendly Films, Southern Hill Farm, Santa's Christmas Tree Forrest, Sensory Storytime

Exceptional Child Spotlight

Meet Caitlyn! She is a 19 year old with Robertsonian Translocation Down Syndrome who is campaigning with her teacher for Grand Champion with Best Buddies. We are excited to share more about Caitlyn, her journey, and the achievements she has made!

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 20, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Central Florida Community, Community Events, Down Syndrome, Sensory Friendly Activities, Best Buddies, Robertsonian Translocation Down Syndrome, Exceptional Student Education, Exceptional Student Spotlight