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β™Ώ Miami-Dade Disability & Autism Newsletter 🧩

Good morning, my fellow Miamians 🦩

I spent Friday, September 11 at the police memorial service at Tropical Park, alongside the mayor, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, and neighbors from across the county. When we say never forget, we don't mean the terrorists behind that villainous act. We mean the brave firefighters, police officers, and civilians who died that day, 25 years ago. That's who that day belongs to.

September has settled into its school-year rhythm, and this edition follows it straight into the IEP meeting. Florida's new law, HB 1279, puts missed-service transparency in writing, and 2 free trainings this week cover the rest: what to ask, what to expect, and how to walk in prepared.

Then the weekend takes over. This Saturday is the 3rd Saturday of the month, the one where free family days stack up across the county, from a sensory-friendly museum morning downtown to a basketball clinic for children with autism. Sunday cools off with an early 5K on the sand and a forest program for the littlest scientists. It's a full week, pick your spots.


Today's Edition Includes

  1. Florida HB 1279: New Florida law strengthens transparency for students with disabilities.
  2. From Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Parent's IEP Playbook
  3. A Guide to an IEP That Works: Workshop Series
  4. This Week’s Events Calendar
  5. September's Events Calendar
  6. Ongoing Weekly & Monthly Events Calendar
  7. Events Further Out to Plan Ahead For

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​Florida HB 1279​

New Florida law strengthens transparency for students with disabilities. School districts must notify parents within 10 school days when an IEP-related service is missed, explain why, and discuss a make-up plan. Parents can also request access to service provider logs or progress notes within 15 school days, and districts must inform parents of this right at each IEP meeting.

🫢🏼 This Week's Events

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY: September 19th - November 21st, Animation Arts for Young Adults with ASD and I/DD at Mary Collins Community Center, 2pm - 5pm: For young adults ages 22-30 with ASD and I/DD covering storyboards, computer animation, and sound design using industry-standard software. Meets Saturdays. Registration deadline September 14th. 15151 NW 82nd Ave

MONDAY

​Therapeutic Dance Class Free Trial at The Moss Center, 5pm - 5:50pm, FREE: Sample class for children with disabilities ages 7-13 before committing to the 6-week program. Class uses dance and occupational therapy principles. Led by a licensed occupational therapist. 10950 SW 211 Street


TUESDAY

CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu

​Adult Adaptive Cook and Create at Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center, 6pm - 8:30pm: Adaptive cooking class for adults 18+ with disabilities to practice making decisions, following instructions, taking turns, and using kitchen appliances. $14.02. 405 University Dr


WEDNESDAY

​Wednesday September 16th - Wednesday October 21st, Therapeutic Dance Classes at The Moss Center, 5pm - 5:50pm: 6-week program for children with disabilities ages 7-13. Meets Wednesdays. Class uses dance and occupational therapy principles in a group setting. Led by a licensed occupational therapist. 10950 SW 211 Street


THURSDAY

​Webinar: Financial Planning for All Families, 7pm - 8pm, FREE: Stephen Clark and Benjamin Vilchez on the 4 financial cornerstones: protection planning, wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and estate planning. Part 1 of a two-part series that sets the foundation for special needs financial planning. Registration required.

​FREE, Toddler Play & Funtime at Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library, 10am - 11am: Sensory play in a welcoming, inclusive setting where toddlers build sensory skills through interactive play with their caregivers. Ages 0-5. 1175 95th St, Bay Harbor Islands

​Teen Adaptive Cook and Create, 6pm: Teens 13-17 follow a recipe, prepare a meal, and make a craft while dinner cooks. War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com​

​FREE, The Bass Museum, 6-9pm: 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach


FRIDAY

​Miami Schools Fair & Conference, 9am-12pm: Pre-K through high school parents explore schools, meet school representatives, and preview programs. Registration opens at 8:45am. University of Miami, 1320 S Dixie Hwy

​International Day of Peace at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 10am - 1pm, FREE: Observance of the International Day of Peace with a peace assembly, youth dialogue, and art. Student artwork will be on display and a peace march will be held for all to partake in. Reservation required. 2000 Convention Center Dr.

​Celebrating the Hearts Behind the Mission, 10:45am-2pm: A luncheon hosted by Many Happy Hearts marking nearly 2 decades of non-profit work. Individual and table sponsorships are available. 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables

​Family Storytime - Celebrate Fall at Tamiami Branch Library, 4pm - 5pm, FREE: Storytime for all ages. 12700 SW 8th St


SATURDAY

​Miami-Dade Tax Collector Neuro-Inclusive Service Day 8:30am - 4:30pm: Connect with county services: disability parking permit and autism decal, Florida ID cards, voter registration, disability tax exemption assistance, and disabilities sunflower lanyards, 200 NW 2 Ave

​Breakfast Club at No Limits Coffee Shop, 9:30am - 11:30am, FREE: Samantha's Purpose hosts a morning of breakfast, games, arts & crafts, and making new friends for kids with special needs. Registration required. 13450 SW 128th Street.

​Hoops for Autism, 10am - 11:30am, FREE: Basketball clinic for children with autism ages 5-17. 40 spots available. To register, contact Reese Wood at 267-317-6409 or reesewoodfoundation@gmail.com. 12970 SW 89th Ave

​FREE, Frost Museum of Science 'JUST FOR ME' 10am-11:30am: Sensory-friendly experience for kids with disabilities, 1101 Biscayne Blvd (limited number of FREE admissions)

​Book Bash at Christopher Columbus High School, 10am - 1pm: Inclusive event celebrating literacy with free books, arts and crafts, games, prizes, and raffle. 3000 SW 87 Ave, L Building Lobby

​FREE, Coral Gables Museum Family Day 10am-6pm: Family Day, 285 Aragon Ave

​Rodeo with a Purpose, 1pm - 4pm, FREE: VIP 305 welcomes families and individuals for a rodeo-themed afternoon with a mechanical bull, line dancing, arts and crafts, rodeo games, music, and food. Guests of all ages and abilities welcome. RSVP required. 12300 SW 240th Street, Homestead


SUNDAY

​Chase a Cop 5K Run/Walk at Haulover Park, 7:05am: Proceeds benefit Florida law enforcement families through Bleeding Blue non-profit. $35 registration includes a race t-shirt, and every finisher receives a medal. Registration opens 5:30am; national anthem 7am; race start 7:05am; awards ceremony 8:30am. 10800 Collins Ave

​Mini-Me Science: Into the Wild Florida Forests at Ron Ehmann Park, 10:30am - 1pm: Frost Science program for early learners ages 3 to 6 and their families to explore South Florida's forests through hands-on activities, nature walks, storytelling, and mindfulness. 10995 SW 97th Ave


​​Now through September 27th, Pop Air - Art is Inflatable at Balloon Museum, 10am - 8pm: Large inflatable installations you can walk through and touch. Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23 St

​Now through October 31st, Bugtopia at Zoo Miami: 13 giant animatronic insects, with bug-detective microscope stations where kids earn a junior entomologist certificate.


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πŸ—“ September's Events Calendar

​Monday & Tuesday September 21-22nd, FIU Embrace Disability Conference, 8am - 5pm: From Evidence To Action - Turning Knowledge Into Systems Change. 11200 SW 8 St, Graham Center Ballrooms G140/150

​Wednesday September 23rd, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Health and Wellness Exposition Fair at Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center, 11am - 3pm, FREE: UHealth/Jackson fair to learn about spinal cord injuries and community resources, held at the center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Registration required. 1611 NW 12th Ave

​Saturday September 26th Crafty Kids Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library, 4pm - 5pm, FREE: Craft session for ages 6-11. 4284 SW 152nd Ave

​Saturday September 26th, Stargazing Night - Harvest Moon at Fruit & Spice Park, 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Under the moon and stars in the Garden by a bonfire. $10 adults ages 12+, $5 children ages 6-11, children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

​Saturday September 26th, Bella’s Ball,​ 6:30pm​: An Evening Honoring Children Battling Cancer. Trump National Doral Miami, 4400 NW 87 Ave

​Saturday September 26th, St. Jude Walk Miami: Walk for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill for treatment. Walk solo or start a team. Registration required. Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center, 10901 SW 24th St

​Saturday September 26th, Crafty Kids Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library, 4pm - 5pm, FREE: Craft session for ages 6-11. 4284 SW 152nd Ave

​Sunday September 27th, Miami Beach Cancer Walk, 9am-12pm: Uniting the community in the fight against cancer. Beach wheelchairs available. $30 donation includes the walk, an event t-shirt, and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Mount Sinai Cancer Medical Center. Altos Del Mar Park, 7600 Collins Ave

​Monday September 28th - Friday October 2nd, Beyond Barriers Online Auction, closes Friday October 2nd at 8pm, FREE to register: The Arc of South Florida hosts an online auction of items, experiences, gift cards, and getaways, with proceeds benefiting its programs. Bid anytime from anywhere. Registration required.


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Ongoing Weekly & Monthly Events ✈️

EVERY WEDNESDAY

​Ability Allies: Fun Without Limits, 5-6pm: Inclusive social meetup for special needs teens ages 16+ and their families, with sensory-friendly activities and creative play. Caregiver participation encouraged. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Dr

​My Squad, 6-9pm: Social gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd

2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY

​AMC Sensory-Friendly Screenings: Adult audiences at participating locations


EVERY THURSDAY

​Veterans Adaptive Fishing at Shake-A-Leg Miami: 2620 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove

3rd THURSDAY

​FREE, The Bass Museum, 6-9pm: 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach


1st FRIDAY

​FREE, Coral Gables Museum Gallery Night, 6-10pm: 285 Aragon Ave


EVERY SATURDAY

​We Can Sail at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am-2pm: Ages 6-22, inclusive sailing and waterfront activities. No experience needed. $50 per session. 2620 S Bayshore Dr

1st SATURDAY

​Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 10am-4pm: Free admission with train rides available for purchase. 12450 SW 152 St, next to Zoo Miami

​FREE, The Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am: Activities & crafts

2nd SATURDAY

​AMC Sensory-Friendly Screenings: At participating locations

​FREE with RSVP, Miami Children’s Museum, 9-11am: Sensory Friendly Activities for Kids, 980 MacArthur Cswy

​Museum of Miami 12-5pm: FREE Family Fun Day, 101 W Flagler Street

​FREE, Perez Art Museum (PAMM) 11am-3pm: Activities for children and adults, guided tours, guest artists, films, and performances. 1103 Biscayne Blvd

​FREE, The Sensory Lab: Ages 3-12, for details text Elton: 305.878.9654, 5825 SW 68 Street, Suite 2

​Paradox Museum Sensory Friendly Sessions, 9 - 11am: $10 per person with 50% of proceeds benefiting The Dan Marino Foundation, 2301 N Miami Ave

3rd SATURDAY

​FREE, Coral Gables Museum Family Day 10am-6pm: Family Day, 285 Aragon Ave

​FREE, Frost Museum of Science 'JUST FOR ME' ​10am-11:30am: Sensory-friendly experience for kids with disabilities, 1101 Biscayne Blvd (limited number of FREE admissions)

​Miami-Dade Tax Collector Neuro-Inclusive Service Day 8:30am - 4:30pm: Connect with county services: disability parking permit and autism decal, Florida ID cards, voter registration, disability tax exemption assistance, and disabilities sunflower lanyards, 200 NW 2 Ave

4th SATURDAY

​AMC Sensory-Friendly Screenings: At participating locations


EVERY SUNDAY

​​Social Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am - 2pm: Water activities, socialization, and professional training for students & young adults with IDD in a safe and supportive environment, 2620 S Bayshore Dr

1st SUNDAY

​Chuck E. Cheese, 9-11am: Opens early exclusively for Sensory Sensitive Sunday (Kendall, Hialeah, Aventura)

​LEGO Club, 10am: All supplies provided. Designed for people with disabilities, all welcome. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd

LAST SUNDAY

​The Bass Museum Family Day, 12-5pm, FREE: Hands-on art making from 2-4pm, a scavenger-hunt art explorer guide through the galleries. 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach


MONTHLY, DATES VARY

​Miami-Dade Public Library Inclusive Programs: For kids & teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities, featuring movies, crafts, and gaming in an environment where jumping, dancing, singing, and shouting are welcome, plus inclusive social meetup groups for special needs children and teens with their families.

​SUPERBLUE Miami, Sensory-friendly sessions, 9am-10am: 1101 NW 23 St, tickets $5 - $15


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⏳ Events Further Out to Plan Ahead For

Saturday October 3rd, Key Biscayne Inclusion & Disability Symposium, 9am-3:15pm: For families raising children with disabilities, from early intervention and school supports to planning for adulthood and long-term security. Key Biscayne Community Center, 10 Green Way

​Saturday October 3rd, Fresh A.I.R. Messy Paint: Monthly series for neurodiverse families to explore accessibility in nature. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com

​Sunday October 4th, Not So Scary Halloween Bash, 1pm - 5pm: Put on your best costume and get ready to trick or treat at Miami Children's Museum. Activities include pumpkin decorating, spooky arts & crafts, lunch, and character meet & greets.

Saturday October 10th, Harvest and Wellness Family Festival at Tropical Park Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 10am - 3pm, FREE: Fall festival with a pumpkin patch, music, arts and crafts, adapted sports, active adult activities, rides, concessions, a Little Artisan Market, and a kid's costume contest (no masks). 7930 SW 40 Street

Tuesday October 13th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu

​Friday October 16th, Great Heights Academy's Fall Harvest Festival, 5pm: Games, hay rides, face painting, food, a mechanical bull, petting zoo, bounce house, and a pie eating contest. Admission $15. 13920 SW 47 Street

​Friday October 16th - Sunday October 18th, Redland International Orchid Festival at Fruit & Spice Park, 9am - 5pm: Orchids, expert growers, local vendors, and tropical gardens. See festival website for ticket information. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

​Friday October 16th - Saturday October 17th, Best Buddies Family Forever Conference: For parents and caregivers of individuals with IDD. Workshops, wellness sessions, expo, and a welcome reception to help families connect, learn, and recharge. $249 registration covers meals, workshops, and materials. Columbus, Ohio

​Saturday October 17th, Breakfast Club at No Limits Coffee Shop, 9:30am - 11:30am, FREE: Samantha's Purpose hosts a morning of breakfast, games, arts & crafts, and making new friends for kids with special needs. Registration required. 13450 SW 128th Street.

​Saturday October 17th, ​Parents & Educators​ Conference for 2E GT Neurodiversity, 9am - 1pm: With experts from The Association for the Gifted Council for Exceptional Children. Continental breakfast included. $5 parent tickets, $10 educator tickets. Hotel Miami Dadeland, 7695 N Kendall Drive

​Sunday October 18th, Superblue Sensory-Friendly Session, 9am: For guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities. 1101 NW 23 Street

Tuesday October 20th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu

​Friday October 23rd, Employment Pathways at Coral Gables Public Safety, 9am - 12 noon, FREE: Connecting businesses with organizations that create employment opportunities for adults with autism and neurodiversity. Businesses can meet employment-service organizations, learn about job coaching and ongoing supports, explore federal and state tax incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities, access paid training programs, and meet community partners. 2801 Salzedo Street

​Saturday October 24th, Stargazing Night - Hunter's Moon at Fruit & Spice Park, 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Under the moon and stars in the Garden by a bonfire. $10 adults ages 12+, $5 children ages 6-11, children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

Friday October 30th, Halloween Party at No Limits Coffee Shop, 7pm - 10pm: Halloween party for the neurodivergent community ages 15+, DJ, dancing, and food. $25. 13920 SW 47th St

​Saturday October 31st, Parkinson's Moving Day Miami, 8:30am - 12 noon, FREE: The Parkinson's Foundation's annual fundraising walk brings together people living with Parkinson's disease, their care partners, and loved ones for a family-friendly 1-mile walk course. Registration required. 7900 SW 40th St

​Saturday October 31st, Boo in Bloom at Fruit & Spice Park, 10am - 5pm: Halloween celebration. Come in costume and receive a free seed pack while supplies last; costume contest at 2pm. $15 adults ages 12+, $8 children ages 6-11, children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

​Sunday November 1st, Autism Society of Miami-Dade 5K Run/Walk at Zoo Miami: Check-in opens at 6:30am, race begins at 8am

​Saturday November 7th, A Night in Paradise 2026 Journey of Dreams Gala, ​7pm: Hosted by Parent to Parent of Miami at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, fundraiser supporting families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. 255 Biscayne Blvd Way

​Saturday November 7th, Amigos Night 2026, 8pm-1am: Programs empowering families through after-school enrichment, parent education, and wrap-around support. The Hangar at Regatta Harbour, 3385 Pan American Drive

​Sunday November 8th, Miracle Walk & 5K Run for the Down Syndrome Association of Miami: 1-mile Miracle Walk and a 5K Miracle Run supporting its programs for the Down syndrome community. Registration required​

Tuesday November 10th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu

​Saturday November 14th, Fresh A.I.R. Slime, 3 - 5pm: Monthly series for neurodiverse families to explore nature. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com

​Saturday November 14th, Jelly & Jam Making Class at Fruit & Spice Park, 11am - 12:30pm: Learn to transform tropical fruits into preserves. $35 adults 12+ and $28 children (both include park admission), members $10. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

​Sunday November 15th, Give Miami 5K Race, 8am: 100% of registration fee goes to the Give Miami Day nonprofit of your choice. Post-race Festival is a community celebration with live entertainment, activities, food, wellness, prizes, and a 305-meter Kids' Dash. Maurice A. FerrΓ© Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd

​Sunday November 15th, Join Team Casa Familia at Give Miami 5K, 8am: Every dollar raised goes to Casa Familia to build Exceptional Housing for Exceptional People, supporting adults with IDD. Runners and walkers welcome. 1075 Biscayne Blvd

Tuesday November 17th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu

​Thursday November 19th, Give Miami Day: The Miami Foundation's largest annual initiative, a 24-hour online fundraising event powering over 1,400 nonprofits across Miami-Dade. Early Giving opens November 14.

​Friday November 20th, Love Serving Autism's 5th Annual Match Point Gala at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club in Boca Raton, 6-9pm: Proceeds support tennis instruction and life skills programs for individuals with IDD. 2425 W Maya Palm Dr, Boca Raton

​Saturday November 21st, Walk to End Alzheimer's at loanDepot park, 8am - 11am, FREE: Event opens 8am, ceremony 9am, walk 9:30am. Free to register, fundraising encouraged. 501 Marlins Way

​Saturday November 28th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

​Wednesday December 2nd, Parent Club: Storytelling at Pinecrest Community Center, 10:30am, FREE: Workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-5, focused on early literacy through storytelling. 5855 Killian Drive

​Saturday December 5th, Spectrum Stars Autism Talent Show, 3pm: FREE all-ages autism talent show. Cash prizes and every performer receives a trophy. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach

​Saturday December 5th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

Tuesday December 8th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu

​Saturday December 12th, Fresh A.I.R. Snow Magical, 2 - 4pm: Monthly series for neurodiverse families to explore nature. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com

​Saturday December 12th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

Tuesday December 15th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu

​Saturday December 19th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead

​Saturday December 26th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead


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