โ™ฟ Inclusive Weekend Activities in Miami-Dade ๐Ÿงฉ Friday July 17 ๐Ÿฟ


โ™ฟ Miami-Dade Disability & Autism Newsletter ๐Ÿงฉ

Good morning, my fellow Miamians ๐Ÿฆฉ

Tonight, Best Buddies opens its flagship conference, the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. 4 days at Indiana University and nearly 2,800 leaders and advocates from around the world. And you don't have to fly anywhere to see it, they stream the opening ceremony, select sessions, and the closing free on their site and on Facebook so you can watch the whole thing from your living room.

The 3rd Saturday of the month in Miami-Dade has become the Saturday families in our community wait for. Frost Museum turns down the lights and the sound for 'JUST FOR ME'. The Tax Collector opens the doors for Neuro-Inclusive Service Day: autism decal, Florida ID cards, disability tax exemption, all in one stop. Coral Gables Museum runs Family Day on Aragon Avenue, and Shake-a-Leg Miami gets our kiddos on the water.

So today's the day to plan your weekend, because a lot of it only happens once a month, and if you miss it, you're waiting until August.

Victor Antunez โ€ข (305) 401-6224

Real Estate Professional ๐Ÿ”‘ Autism Dadvocate

PS. If buying or selling a home has been on your mind lately, and you want to talk it through, feel free to text me anytime at (305) 401-6224.

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Happening This Weekend ๐Ÿฟ

FRIDAY

โ€‹Friday - Monday: Best Buddies Leadership Conference The world's largest inclusion nonprofit, headquartered in Miami, brings nearly 2,800 leaders to Indiana University.

The pre-show starts at 7:30, the opening ceremony at 8pm.


SATURDAY

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

โ€‹Frost Museum of Science 10am-1130am 'JUST FOR ME: Sensory-friendly experience for kids with disabilities, 1101 Biscayne Blvd (limited number of FREE admissions)

โ€‹โ€‹Miami-Dade Tax Collector Neuro-Inclusive Service Day 830am - 430pm: Connect with county services: handicap & autism decal, Florida ID cards, voter registration, disability tax exemption assistance, and disabilities sunflower lanyards, 200 NW 2 Ave

โ€‹We Can Sail at Shake-A-Leg Miami: 10am-2pm, enjoy inclusive sailing, and waterfront activities for all experience levels. 2620 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove


SUNDAY

โ€‹โ€‹Institute of Contemporary Art Children of all abilities engage with art through activities inspired by the museumโ€™s exhibitions. For kids Pre-K to 2nd grade, 61 NE 41 St

โ€‹โ€‹Social Program at Shake-a-Leg Miami Water activities, socialization, and professional training for students & young adults with IDD in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, 2620 S Bayshore Dr


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๐Ÿ™ A little help please. Do you know of inclusive events and resources in Miami-Dade?

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