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12/16/2024

Sponsor Spotlight: Tobii Dynavox

Around 50 million people across the world have conditions that leave them unable to communicate, even though the technology exists to give them a voice. Tobii Dynavox is on a mission to provide assistive communication solutions across the globe to empower people to do what they once did, or never thought possible. With a presence in more than 65 countries, including Sweden, the US, Norway, Germany, France, the UK, China, and Japan, we offer touch and gaze-based speech generating devices, eye trackers, and communication apps as well as financial support and training resources for those who use our products and the important people in their lives – parents, siblings, caregivers, teachers, and clinicians.

Our 700+ employees and global network of partners know that getting started and succeeding with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) isn’t always straightforward. Success is a journey, we like to say. We’re here to guide you by providing the right tools and resources at the right time.

A great place to begin is learning what AAC is and who can benefit from it.

AAC is any form of communication used in addition to, or instead of, speech for people with a variety of disabilities. As a result, it is also sometimes referred to as assistive communication. It can consist of no technology, lowtechnology, or high-tech speech devices controlled with just a person’s fingers, eyes, or other body parts. Often, it consists of all three. It can be supported with symbols and text, or just text alone.

Around 50 million people across the world have conditions that leave them unable to communicate, even though the technology exists to give them a voice. Tobii Dynavox is on a mission to provide assistive communication solutions across the globe to empower people to do what they once did, or never th...

12/11/2024

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SERVING WITH COMPASSION Volunteers Behind Meals on Wheels

Breaking barriers between adults with disabilities who are delivering meals to seniors in the community for the volunteer program Meals on Wheels involves creating a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters meaningful connections. By providing training, resources, and accommodations tailored to the needs of volunteers with disabilities, we, at Services To Enhance Potential (STEP), ensure equal opportunities for participation and contribution. Additionally, promoting awareness, understanding, and empathy among all participants helps to reduce stigma, build trust, and strengthen relationships within the community.

STEP Member delivering meals
Through collaboration, education, and open communication, we strive to empower volunteers with disabilities to make a positive impact, enhance their sense of purpose, and promote social inclusion and belonging for all individuals involved in the Meals on Wheels program. Most of the volunteers responsible for delivering Meals on Wheels within Wayne County are members of STEP. STEP oversees nine routes, providing meals to 120 seniors, three days a week! Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a nonprofit organization which provides support and services to nearly 1,400 persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Macomb and Wayne Counties. A major goal of Services To Enhance Potential is to increase the number of persons who are employed, self-employed, and volunteer in their communities. STEP provides and supports a variety of employment and self-employment options. We were founded in 1972 to bring an employment focus to individuals with a disability and have developed a strong reputation in the community for doing so. Learn more about STEP at www.stepcentral.org.

https://issuu.com/specialneedslivingindy/docs/dec_2024_uniquely_you_detroit_metro_web/s/62085538

Breaking barriers between adults with disabilities who are delivering meals to seniors in the community for the volunteer program Meals on Wheels involves creating a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters meaningful connections. By providing training, resources, and a...

12/09/2024

Community Matters Judson Center

Tis the season to be…overwhelmed?

Sensory-friendly holiday tips from Judson Center’s Autism Connection

The holidays can be a wonderful time filled with family, friends, and celebration. But for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the holidays can also be a source of stress. Many children with ASD thrive on quiet, calm, and routine— things the holiday season tends to disrupt. Between flashing lights, loud music, schedule changes, and unexpected social interactions, it’s easy to see why some families might feel more like saying “bah-humbug.” But there’s hope! These sensory friendly holiday tips from Judson Center’s Autism Connection’s team will help your family survive and even enjoy the season.

1. PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM SENSORY OVERLOAD

The holidays are full of sensory stressors. From loud music and flashing lights to strong smells and crowded spaces, it’s important to minimize your child’s sensory overload. As a parent, you can take steps to reduce these stressors:

• Say No: Evaluate holiday activities and events to see if they’re appropriate for your child. It’s perfectly okay to say no to events that might overwhelm them.

• Dress Comfy: Forget the fancy outfits or itchy holiday sweaters. Let your child wear what feels comfortable and soothing to them.

• Come Prepared: Pack a sensory kit that includes headphones, fidgets, a cozy blanket, or other items that help your child stay calm and grounded.

• Give an Out: Always have an exit plan. Knowing where to go if the environment becomes too overwhelming helps your child feel supported and you feel prepared.

2. PRESERVE YOUR CHILD’S ROUTINE

Children with autism often rely on routines to feel safe and secure. While holiday events can shake up their normal schedule, you can reduce the impact of change by preserving routines wherever possible:

• Plan the Day: Explain the day’s schedule to your child in advance. Break it down into steps or time slots so they know what to expect.

Practice the plan if needed.

• Stay Close to Home: When possible, limit travel to keep things predictable. Consider saving long trips or visits for less chaotic times of year.

• Respect Their Space: Maintain your child’s regular sleeping arrangements or sensory-safe zones. This can provide a much-needed retreat when things get overwhelming.

3. PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

Holiday gatherings can be stressful for anyone, but they pose extra challenges for children with autism. Preparing your child for these interactions will help them feel more comfortable:

• Practice Together: Talk through what to expect at events, focusing on social norms and cues they might encounter. Practice these situations together.

• Pick a Code Word: Choose a code word your child can use if they start to feel anxious or overwhelmed. This gives them a way to signal when they need help or a break.

• Practice a Rule of Ones: To simplify the season, just pick one—one event, one visit, or one new experience. This approach can reduce the pressure for both you and your child.

With thoughtful planning, sensory-friendly holiday strategies, and a bit of flexibility, it’s possible to embrace the season with joy! Your holiday may look different from others, but that’s what makes it special. As a family touched by autism, you already know that being different can be wonderful in its own way.

For more information on how Judson Center’s Autism Connections can support your family, contact us at [email protected] or 1-866-558-3766.

Sensory-friendly holiday tips from Judson Center’s Autism Connection

12/06/2024

Sharing information for families

IEP Students: Diploma vs. Certificate of Completion – What’s the Right Path for Your Child?

As parents and advocates, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether your child will pursue a high school diploma or a certificate of completion. Both paths are valuable, but they have different implications for your child’s future. Let’s break it down:

High School Diploma:

This is the traditional path, awarded after meeting state and district requirements for coursework and testing.
It opens doors to a wider range of post-graduation opportunities, like college, trade school, and many job opportunities.
If your child is on track with their IEP goals and can meet the academic requirements, this might be the path to pursue.

Certificate of Completion:

This is often given to students who meet certain IEP goals but are unable to meet all the academic requirements for a diploma.
It’s a great option for students who need more time to master skills or focus on functional life skills, but it may limit post-graduation opportunities.
It’s important to weigh how this choice aligns with your child’s long-term goals, especially when it comes to work or independent living.

What should parents consider?

Your child’s strengths and challenges: Is your child ready for the rigor of diploma requirements, or do they need more time and focus on life skills?
Post-graduation goals: What does your child envision for their future? College? A specific career? Independent living?

Support and services: Does your child have the right accommodations and support to meet the diploma requirements?

Remember, this decision isn’t just about high school – it’s about setting your child up for success in life. Call today to discuss how we can help guide you through this important decision and ensure your child’s IEP goals are aligned with their best path forward! 248-372-9770

12/04/2024

Meet the David Family: Remembering Reagan

My beautiful daughter, Reagan, was born in October 2000. It had been an easy pregnancy with no problems. I maintained good health and had access to excellent prenatal care. Reagan was born on time and appeared to be in perfect health. Then came her six-month pediatrician visit and things felt a bit off. She did not roll from her tummy to her back. She couldn’t support herself sitting up. As a new parent, it felt like I was worried about everything, and it was easy to feel relieved when the doctor reminded me that all children develop differently. By her nine-month appointment, I knew something was definitely wrong. She wasn’t making distinct sounds, she didn’t lift her arms to be picked up, and she couldn’t sit without support. Her pediatrician again tried to reassure me she would be fine. I didn’t agree and found a different doctor. Reagan was immediately referred for physical therapy to help her gain strength while we figured out what the cause of her delay was. A year and many specialists later, the diagnosis came: It was Rett syndrome.

For me, there was an immediate relief to have a diagnosis. It meant there was a path forward to help her catch up with her peers. It meant we could find a solution to her problem. What I didn’t know then was she would never be like her peers. What I would learn was that my life would completely change with her diagnosis, and all for the better.

When I was pregnant with Reagan, I imagined us playing in the park, going on trips, helping her through her first break up and fights with friends, and seeing her walk down the aisle one day. I knew my vision would not match reality perfectly, but I didn’t imagine my vision not matching reality at all. It took a lot of time, reflection, and some therapy to accept that I felt like someone took my child from me. Even though she was with me, there was a loss, and I grieved it.

Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder, almost exclusively occurring in girls. It affects all aspects of life, including purposeful hand movement, and the ability to breathe, eat, walk and sleep. I was told she could never go to school, she might be bedridden, and I would have to take care of her for the rest of her life. It was scary. It was overwhelming.

What nobody told me, though, was that having Reagan would make me a better person. I had a lot to learn and many battles to take on to make sure she could live her best life. She started school programs when she was three years old and attended school full-time, year-round, since age five. Reagan thrived around other kids and loved the activities, even if she could not fully take part in them. She used a wheelchair for mobility; a communication device, to differing levels of success, to communicate; and eventually got a g-tube for feeding.

When Reagan was 7, I married the most wonderful man I know. Donald not only loved me but loved Reagan as if she was his own. He still jokes that he married me just so he could have Reagan in his life. Caring for one’s own child with complex health needs is difficult and sometimes feels impossible to handle. But to choose to care for and raise a child with complex health needs takes love and character that most people don’t possess.

Donald and I created a life that focused on Reagan’s care and how to best support her without sacrificing our life. There was a conscious choice to normalize her condition. We wanted her to be exposed to the world and the world to be exposed to her. Between doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, and ER visits, we lived life to the fullest. At age 6, she took her first of about a dozen trips to Disney World. We went shopping on Miracle Mile in Chicago, visited family all over the Midwest and east coast, and enjoyed Michigan’s “Up North.” She went to prom, enjoyed two cruises, and earned her high school certificate. She played Miracle League baseball and made friends. She laughed at her little sister, Chloe, when she would get in trouble. We soaked up the obvious joy she found in life.

Along the way, I learned a lot about myself and humanity. First, I learned humility. I watched my daughter fight to do almost everything, including breathing. She did it with a smile on her face and mischief in her eyes. It is hard to see yourself as important in the face of such grace. I learned what it really means to love someone. I loved taking care of her and never felt like I was sacrificing anything to be with her. She filled my whole heart. I learned to not take things for granted. Every day with her was a gift. I didn’t know how many I would have and vowed to treasure every day with her.

Also, I learned that there are a lot of great, caring people in the world. Reagan had physical therapists, occupational therapists and doctors who became like family members to us. They cheered her on, helped her grow, and supported our family. When we struggled to push her up a dune at Sleeping Bear Dunes in a beach chair, some young men came to help us.

People held doors for us, and smiled and talked to her, even though she could not speak to them. There were multiple times when we were out shopping or at Disney when people randomly came up and gave us a gift for her. At Disney, one man told us he was so moved by seeing her enjoy the park that he had to buy her a souvenir. She had that effect on people.

It’s easy to focus on the hard parts of raising a child with complex health concerns. There are a lot of hard parts. I cried many nights about how unfair life can be. I yelled and complained about how difficult it can be to get the right care or to find the right specialist. I have experienced immense frustration with insurance companies and state services. It was difficult to travel, to go to a restaurant, or to leave Reagan in someone else’s care. All of that is real, but we focused on the joy Reagan brought to our family.

Life is precious and it can change in a moment. On December 2, 2023, our lives changed. While Chloe and I were traveling, I received a call that would turn my world upside down. Reagan had passed away peacefully in her sleep. We had always been told that this could happen, but we still never expected it. No one trained me to handle this. I could handle ER visits, mysterious illnesses, and fighting with insurance companies, but I was not prepared to handle my daughter no longer being with me.

All the memories people shared about Reagan and all the cards, calls, and donations in her name reminded us of the impact she had on so many people. That was a comfort. Again, I made a conscious decision to honor Reagan’s life the best way I knew how. I didn’t worry about what other people thought; I grieved in private. Our family went on a cruise that we had planned months prior. I didn’t care who judged us for it. We told stories about Reagan (Do you remember when she did this?), talked about how much we missed her, and had fun pointing out what she would have hated about the trip (the ocean water was too cold). For us, this kept her memory alive and allowed us to keep living. Our family will never be the same. We are still coming to terms with our new normal. Just like when I received her diagnosis, everything has changed. We are learning to find the joy in life without her experiencing it with us. We are learning to keep her in our hearts and still love life. We have made a choice to continue to stay part of the disabled community and spread information and awareness. This is our way of honoring her.

My beautiful daughter, Reagan, was born in October 2000. It had been an easy pregnancy with no problems. I maintained good health and had access to excellent prenatal care. Reagan was born on time and appeared to be in perfect health. Then came her six-month pediatrician visit and things felt a bit....

12/04/2024

GiGi’s Playhouse Resource Fair Recap

ON OCTOBER 20TH, Uniquely You hosted a vibrant resource fair at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, creating a valuable day of connection and support for the special needs community. Families and community members gathered to explore a range of resources provided by dedicated organizations, thanks to the warm hospitality of GiGi’s Playhouse. Special thanks to the contributing organizations— Specialty Aquatic Programs LLC, Lori’s Literature, Live Vinted, Tobii Dynavox, Healing Haven, Michigan Alliance for Families, and GiGi’s Playhouse—for sharing information and resources with families eager to learn and grow.

GiGi’s Playhouse is a one-of-akind network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, providing free, life-changing programs to over 30,000 individuals of all ages across 61 Playhouse locations across the US and Mexico, and virtually in 93 countries. With a mission to ensure lifelong support and growth, GiGi’s Playhouse empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by offering therapeutic, educational, and career development programs. This commitment extends from prenatal support through adulthood, empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.

As Down syndrome remains the largest chromosomal disability in the U.S. yet receives the least funding, GiGi’s Playhouse fills a crucial need. Through the Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, they are advancing understanding and championing opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome to thrive as students, employees, friends, and valued community members.

What began with sixteen families in Metro Detroit dedicated to supporting their children has grown to serve over 600 families across Southeast Michigan. The Playhouse model has transformed communities by providing acceptance, connection, and essential support for people with Down syndrome.

Uniquely You is grateful to partner with such an impactful organization and we look forward to more events that uplift, support, and connect the community. For more information about GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit and their free programs, visit their location at 19799 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite L15, Southfield, Michigan 48076, or contact them at (248) 557-9899 or via email at [email protected].

ON OCTOBER 20TH, Uniquely You hosted a vibrant resource fair at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, creating a valuable day of connection and support for the special needs community. Families and community members gathered to explore a range of resources provided by dedicated organizations, thanks to the wa...

12/03/2024

🎉Local Events🎉

BY CHRISTIA WOODFORD

Visit a Museum through Museums for All Due to COVID-19, many museums participating in Museums for All have adjusted their hours and ticket purchasing policies. Before visiting a museum, please call or check their website to see if they are open or require advance registrations. Many museums are offering virtual resources—check your local museum’s website for more information.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. Check here for participating museums. https://museums4all.org/

MUSEUMS

Impression 5

Dec. 8, 9:30 am- 11:30 am and Dec. 18, 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933

Explore your Science Center with select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a limited building capacity, pop-up activity, and map designating the sensory experiences in each exhibit. Thank you to MiABLE for supporting Sensory Friendly.

Admission: Regular admission prices apply. Free for members.

https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours/2024-03-20/

Abrams Planetarium Sensory Friendly Shows

755 Science Road, East Lansing, MI

Season of Light

Dec. 15, 11:30 am

Many of the familiar customs that we observe this time of year have an astronomical connection. Our holiday offering explores the traditions that we associate with this special season.

Christmas Constellations

Dec. 15, 1:00 pm

When we look at the stars, we can play a giant game of dot-to-dot. We can use our imaginations to come up with amazing things from basic shapes to mythical creatures to our favorite animals. In this show, we will use our imaginations for a search through the stars for holiday themed shapes in the sky. This show is suitable for preschoolers, young elementary aged children, and their families.

These shows will run with the lights up, the sound down, and the theater doors open so people can move about as needed. We also provide a place to “chill out” in our lobby. All shows include a live star talk about what is up in the sky that night. We will include a short break between the main show and the star talk. Information about what to expect during the show will be provided when you purchase tickets.

Cost: Adults, $5.50, Students and senior citizens, $5.00, Children (age 12 and under), $4.50Friends of Abrams Planetarium Members, FreeFree with Museums For All (with valid EBT, Medicaid, or WIC card and photo ID)

https://www.abramsplanetarium.org/Programs/Sensory.html

Ella Sharp Museum

Sensory Time

Every Saturday at 9:00 am

3225 4th Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203

During Sensory Friendly Hours, the Ella Sharp Museum will open its galleries at 9 a.m., an hour before the museum opens to the public. Families with members who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have other sensory processing disorders or cognitive disabilities are welcome to visit the museum for a quieter experience in a more controlled environment. Designated quiet zones will allow visitors to decompress and experience the museum at their own pace.

Before each program, families are invited to browse our “pre-visit” materials to help them prepare for their visit including social narratives and maps of our facility. These pre-visit materials are also available to help families plan for visits that take place outside of program hours and a sensory backpack is available at the front desk for use.

To provide the most sensory-friendly environment possible, we will limit the capacity for these special times to 50 people. https://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes-and-events/sensory-time/

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

Sensory Friendly Play

Nov. 4, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Together with Autism Support of Kent County, GRCM welcomes families to play in a calmer, quieter environment outside of regular Museum hours.

Registration required.

Various Events Scheduled

Dec. 1 - Dec. 31 various events scheduled

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Check calendar for Sensory Friendly evenings https://www.grpm.org/visit/

https://www.autismsupportofkentcounty.org/new-products/p/2024-night-at-the-gr-childrens-museum

Sports

TheraplayYoga: Therapeutic Playful Yoga for Diverse Abilities

Adaptive Yoga Studio, 2015 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912

Inclusive & Accessible Yoga for Diverse Bodies, Brains, and Abilities. Check website for schedule. [email protected] https://theraplayoga.com/

Family Fun

Detroit Zoo

Wild Lights

Dec.1- Jan. 5, 5:00 pm- 9:00pm

8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Wild Lights, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, has been a treasured holiday tradition for more than a decade for a reason. At this incredible event, you’ll encounter enchanting animal-themed light sculptures that bring a whimsical touch to the festive season and create a magical experience for all ages. Be prepared to be mesmerized by millions of twinkling LED lights transforming the Zoo into a winter wonderland.

Check the website for updated information https://detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights/

Sensory Friendly Evenings Check website for date and times

As part of our work to create accessible and welcoming spaces for all, the Detroit Zoo will turn down the music and adjust the lights during special evenings this summer.

Starting in June, the Detroit Zoo is hosting three Sensory Friendly Evenings for guests with different sensory needs. During these times, the Zoo and its attractions will be open to all visitors, but special accommodations will be in place to ensure the Zoo can be enjoyed by families and individuals of all abilities. Sensory bags and a dedicated sensory room is available for those who may need a quieter and more secure space.

Included with Zoo admission | Free for members | No event registration required

https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/sensory-friendly-evenings/

Various fun events through the month.

Legoland Discovery Center Michigan Sensory Friendly Morning

Dec.1, 9:00 am- 10:00 am

4240 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

During Sensory Friendly Mornings, we’ll reduce the lighting, turn off music & disable distracting stimuli for an hour before we open to the general public. This event is perfect for our friends on the autism spectrum.

Sensory-sensitive adults are welcome to visit during Sensory Friendly Mornings without a child (age 16 or under) in the party until the attraction opens to the general public at 10 am. Adults who are not accompanied by a child must exit the attraction upon opening. Groups that are accompanied by a child are welcome to stay past 10 am.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance for this special event.

https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/michigan/tickets-passes/

Sealife Michigan Sensory Friendly Morning

Dec. 1, 9:00 am- 10: am

4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

During Sensory Friendly Mornings, we’ll reduce the lighting, turn off music & disable distracting stimuli for an hour before we open to the general public. This event is perfect for our friends on the autism spectrum.

The aquarium will open to the general public with normal lighting, sound, etc. at 10 am, but you're welcome to stay as long as you like and do not have to leave when the event ends at 10 am.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance for this special event. Please check https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/what-s-inside/events/sensory-friendly-mornings/

DNR Outdoor Adventure Center Sensory Friendly Play

Dec. 1, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Outdoor Adventure Center, Globe Trading Company Building, 1801 Atwater St, Detroit, MI

The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center welcomes friends and families with sensory processing differences to our sensory-friendly building hours! Enjoy the opportunity to explore and experience the OAC with building sounds and ambient noises at a lower volume. During your visit, there will be a quiet room with sensory materials available to use, and a limited building capacity. At noon, the building will open to the public, with volumes returning to standard operating levels. All staff are KultureCity-certified to ensure the best possible experience.

Various Activities scheduled Dec.1 - Dec. 31 Check website https://www.michigan.gov/oac

Fascination Factory Sensory Friendly Play

Dec. 3, 2:30 pm- 5:30 pm

2295 E Lincoln St; Suite 150, Birmingham, MI

What to expect in our new sensory sensitive hours: Back door locked for safety No music Noise Cancelling Headphones Oral chews offered at check-in Calming corner tent Minimized Capacity Families $30.00 https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-10-01

Together Let’s Sing, Dance and Jam!!

Dec. 4, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm Virtual

Please join us for our monthly "virtual" music therapy event!! Please RSVP by February 25 to Cathy Blatnik at [email protected] with your name, age, contact phone number and e-mail address

Autistic Play Place Teens Night

Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

42301 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Play-Place’s multi-purpose programming of art, music exercise and recreation is specifically designed to offer these individuals simple and fun experiences with life-changing impact. Additionally, we strive to integrate community as a part of the inclusion piece via participation from area high school programs (NHS, sports teams, DECA clubs) including togetherness, respect for diversity, fun, behavioral supports and peer interaction and full access to age appropriate activities and learning. (586) 254-6533 Email [email protected]

RARA Movie Night Out

Dec.11 Check website for movie times

Emagine Theatre Rochester Hills (200 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills)Hosted by RARA Recreation. Enjoy a movie with your friends at the theater one Friday a month. You will pay for your own ticket and concessions. Plans are based on the current theater schedule. You must pre-register so that enough assistance is provided and space reserved. Ages 14+. Fee is $6 for residents & non-residents. Register via RARARecreation.org.

Sensory-Friendly Santa at 1001

Dec. 21, 5:00 pm

1001 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226

UMAISE Holidays is excited to offer sensory-friendly Santa visits. Join the team as we walk along the trail to explore Santa’s village.

The University of Michigan Adaptive and Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE) aims to enhance the physical, social and emotional development for people with disabilities by providing quality, local and low-cost sports and recreation opportunities throughout the lifespan.

To reserve a spot https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-santa-at-1001-tickets-1048899325117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

MJR Digital Cinema Sensory-Friendly Film

Check the website for movie times

100 East Maple Road, Troy, MI, 48083, United States

https://www.mjrtheatres.com/sensory-friendly-films?fbclid=IwAR1JnETT-4LqVME0tv0TkWPiYH5lckEcSi4o-u3EcdA4eyfbqJYLgmReJ00

Events

Come Join Scout Troop 1197! First All Inclusive Troop!

4920 Groveland Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462

The ONLY troop of its kind in MI, troop 1197 is being held right now at O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles) in Ortonville for those with special needs ages 11 and up. The troop, designed with experienced scout leaders, will include typical scouting activities including camping and outdoor skills. For more information, email [email protected]

Jingle Bell Ball Sponsored by Oakland County Parks Adaptive Needs Events

Dec. 4, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328)

Seasonal, social dances and events hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. $12 per person / $6 per caregiver. Registration opens six weeks prior to each event date. Pre-registration required. Call 248-221-8040 for questions and to register.

https://issuu.com/specialneedslivingindy/docs/dec_2024_uniquely_you_detroit_metro_web/s/62084272

Visit a Museum through Museums for All Due to COVID-19, many museums participating in Museums for All have adjusted their hours and ticket purchasing policies. Before visiting a museum, please call or check their website to see if they are open or require advance registrations. Many museums are offe...

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