School-Age Transition and Why You Should #BeCounted

Zoom

If you are caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability and your loved one is still in school with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), school-age transition is of utmost importance.

FREE

Special Needs Dance

Boulevard Heights Community Center 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood, FL, United States

FREE

Pixar Movie Trivia (Kahoot Competition)

Zoom

Are you a Disney superfan? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot! The first three people on the leaderboard will be awarded awesome Disney prizes! These questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained! Participate as an individual or as a team with your family. If you play as a team, we recommend

$5

Sensory-Inclusive Disney’s Mary Poppins

Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, United States

These performances are intended to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities.  To create a sensory-Inclusive setting, slight adjustments have been made to the production including no shushing, reduced sound levels, no flashing or strobe lights and

$20

Autism Acceptance Night

FLA Live Arena 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL, United States

     The Panthers will host their annual Autism Acceptance Night on April 6, 2023, presented by ABA Centers of Florida.

$27

YAA For All Sensory Sunday

Young At Art Museum 8000 W Broward Blvd Ste 1208, Plantation, FL, United States

Celebrating inclusivity and diversity through art! 2nd Saturdays of the month are for Sensory Fun! YAA is an UM-NSU CARD Autism Friendly Partner and all staff are CARD trained! We also offer sensory bags for check-out at all times in the Museum to accommodate the needs of those with sensory sensitivities and people of all

$12

¿Quienes somos? Como le podemos ayudar

UM CARD 5665 Ponce de Leon, Miami, FL, United States

UM-NSU CARD ofrece servicios gratuitos a familias y profesionales en los Condados de Miami Dade, Broward y Monroe. Para saber más de nuestros servicios y qué podemos ofrecerle a individuos con un diagnóstico de autismo, no dejes de participar! Translation: UM-NSU CARD offers free services to families and professionals in Miami Dade, Broward, and Monroe

FREE

Conferencia Anual en Español (Annual Conference In Spanish)

North Dade Regional Library 2455 Northwest 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, United States

UM-NSU CARD Presenta Conferencia Anual en Español Marquen sus calendarios para nuestra conferencia en la biblioteca de North Dade Regional. 15 de Abril 9:30AM - 3:00PM Temas incluyen: Educación Temprana Manejo de Comportamientos Transición a la Adultez También contaremos con una feria de proveedores que ofrecerán información sobre los servicios que están disponibles en nuestra

FREE

Culinary Club

The Friendship Cafe 1306 E Las Olas Blvd,, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

$180

AT, AAC and ASD: Engagement and Communication in the Classroom

Virtual Event

Assistive technology (AT), including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), can not only enhance the lives and capabilities of students with ASD but also provide educators and related service provides with a valuable tool to allow students with ASD increased educational opportunities. Identifying appropriate AT and AAC for students with ASD can be a challenging process

FREE

Supported Decision Making and Person Centered Planning

Zoom

Learn about "Supported-Decision Making,” where people work with trusted friends, family members, and professionals to help them understand the situations and choices they face, so they may make their own decisions – rather than be subjected to a unnecessary permanent, plenary or full guardianship.

FREE

Spring Fling

Sunrise Civic Center 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL, United States

FREE

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Nova Southeastern University 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard, Davie, FL, United States

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities.  You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and

FREE

Concert For A Cause: Autism Awareness

Pincrest Gardens 11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL, United States

April is Autism Awareness Month and we’re excited to announce this year’s concert at Pinecrest Gardens. Join us to watch performances by Young Mozarts, Strings Orchestra, and Concert Orchestra while we learn more about ASD with our featured speakers!

$20