This weekly newsletter is for parents, advocates, educators, therapists, service providers, policymakers, and anyone serious about better outcomes for special needs kids.
It's Friday, school's out, the pool toys are already everywhere, and every parent in Miami-Dade just entered the phase where "what are we doing this summer" becomes a full-time job with no salary and no days off. But at least the weekend is already looking to be glorious!
βSpring Time Interactive Art Class: 430pm to 530pm, Interactive Art Class at the Doral Cultural Arts Center where children ages 6β14 come together to unleash their inner artist, 8395 NW 53 St
βHawaiian Party! 7pm - 9pm: A night full of music, dancing, food, fun, and good vibes! Come dressed in your best Hawaiian attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening with the Pucho and Pals. 3750 NW 114th Ave, Doral
βThe World Pup 9am - 12pm: A World Cup-themed celebration of dogs, culture, and our shared responsibility to protect Biscayne Bay! Haulover Park, 14200 Collins Ave
Neurodivergent Friendly Palmetto Bay Framer's Market 10am - 4pm at Coral Reef Park Northeast quadrant, 7895 SW 152 St, Palmetto Bay. FREE
Free to Attend
βFamily Days 'United States of Creativity' 2pm - 4pm families with children of all ages are invited to an afternoon of art-making, exploration, and fun at the Bass Museum, 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. FREE
ββComprehensive Guide to Scholarships, Grants, Schools, Healthcare, Therapy, and Recreation for Children & Adults with Disabilities
π Friday Housing Q&A for Special Needs Families
Q: We got a call that mom needs to move. We have 2 weeks. What do we do first?
A: You stop making decisions alone.
Two weeks feels like nothing but itβs not nothing, and the homeowners who burn the first 3 days in a panic, calling every relative, scrolling Zillow at midnight, trying to solve everything at once, come out the other side with less time and the same problem.
Hereβs what the first 48 hours look like when a homeowner does this right. You find out what the home is worth today, not what you think itβs worth, not what the neighbor sold for 2 years ago, what itβs worth right now in this market, today. That number tells you whatβs possible. Everything else is guesswork.
Then you look at what mom needs on the other side of this move, because in Miami-Dade, where she lands determines everything: which doctors are in range, which level of care is available, which routines survive the disruption. A move that saves money but puts her 45 minutes from the specialist she sees every month isn't a solution, it's a trade-off nobody priced correctly.
Two weeks is enough time to make a good first move. It isn't enough time to make a perfect plan, and those who wait for perfect run out of time before they run out of options.
Homeowners who come through this intact are the ones who call someone who knows this county and this community in the first 48 hours, get the number, understand the options, and start moving in one direction instead of five.
The clock is already running. The first move is the most important one.
π If youβre thinking about buying or selling a home, or you simply need experienced guidance, I deliver expert service and personalized support to help you reach your goals.
βThursdayJune 4: 'Mi Hija Ee Astronauta' (My Daughter is an Astronaut) The story of LucΓa, diagnosed with autism, doctors said she wouldn't walk, then they said she wouldn't talk. She does both. Live show 830pm at Trail Theater, 3715 SW 8 Street. π Tickets ποΈ
Monday June 8 - Thursday July 31: 830am - 3pm Shake-A-Leg Miami Mentoring Training Program for high school students at 2620 S Bayshore Dr in Coconut Grove. Must be at least 15 and have completed 9th grade. Contact: mentors@shakealegmiami.org. FREE
βSaturday June 20: 1000 Hours Outside 630pm - 930pm with gardening, games, and observation of pollinators at work. Location: Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, Coral Gables. Information: PlayForAll@coralgables.com
βοΈ Days & Times May Change π¦ Confirm Before Going
Upcoming Events to Plan Ahead For βοΈ
Saturday July 4: Sensory-Friendly 4th Of July 7 - 10pm at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, gates close at 845pm
βSaturday July 25: 10am - 1pm Soccer Camp Miami for adults and children with special needs, all ages and all abilities, hosted by the University of Miami women's soccer team. Check-in at 930am. Register at hoop.camp or contact Coach Garrity at steve@hoop.camp or 503-875-8281
π Days & Times May Change π¦ Confirm Before Going
Ongoing Monthly Events βοΈ
Last Wednesday
βMy Squad: 6pm - 9pm, social club for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables
βMiami Childrenβs Museum Sensory Friendly Activities for Kids, FREE with RSVP, 9am - 11am, 980 MacArthur Cswy
βPerez Art Museum (PAMM) FREE, 11am - 3pm, features hands-on activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, guest artists, films, and performances. 1103 Biscayne Blvd
βThe Sensory Lab FREE, ages 3-12, 5825 SW 68 Street in South Miami, text Elton 305.878.9654, FREE
βFrost Museum of Science 'JUST FOR ME' open 10am, sensory-friendly experience for kids with disabilities, FREE with RSVP
βNeuro-Inclusive Service Days: Accessible opportunities to connect with critical county services including Florida ID cards, handicap decal, autism decal registration, voter registration, disability tax exemption assistance, property fraud alert sign-up, and disabilities sunflower lanyards
Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market: 10am β 4pm at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152 St
1st Sunday
βLEGO Clubages 5-12,get creative, free build with Legos, and share ideas with fellow builders. All supplies provided. This is an accessible recreation class designed for people with disabilities, at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables. For questions, email Catie atPlayForAll@CoralGables.comβ
βChuck E. Cheese opens early 9 - 11am exclusively for Sensory Sensitive Sunday (Kendall, Hialeah, Aventura)
PS. I help families with autism and disabilities buy and sell homes in ways that protect their childβs long-term housing stability, financial security, and future independence. If youβre thinking about buying or selling, or even planning ahead, text me directly at 305.401.6224.
PSS. Your referrals are the greatest compliment you can give me.
This weekly newsletter is for parents, advocates, educators, therapists, service providers, policymakers, and anyone serious about better outcomes for special needs kids.
