Some people don’t just talk about making a difference — they live it every day. Lyndy Devereux is one of those people. In this conversation, we explore her passion for supporting individuals with special needs and her work with the Peyton Heart Project, which focuses...
On February 13, 2026, New Covenant United Methodist Church in The Villages once again transformed into a place of celebration, dignity, and pure joy as it hosted Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine — a worldwide prom experience honoring individuals with special needs. From the moment each...
Many donors support charitable causes they care deeply about — but not everyone realizes there are tax-smart ways to give that can increase impact while reducing taxes or out-of-pocket costs. This article was published in The Villages Daily Sun (12/8/2025 pg. D12) and explains several practical...
Every once in a while, you witness a miracle in progress — and realize you can help shape the ending. I recently sat down for a powerful conversation with Kristy Sullivan about My Special Place and the urgent, life-changing work she and the team are doing to create...
Dear Friends and Supporters of My Special Place (MSP): Since 2018 a small group of Villagers have been actively working to establish a housing development in The Villages, specifically for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) under the MSP designation. Within the past few months, a...
Please join the My Special Place Board for a Parent/Caregiver Forum & Housing Update When: Thursday, June 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Eisenhower Recreation Center. The Forum will be hosted by the Social Club for Special Guys & Gals in the Arnold & McArthur rooms. Villages ID required. When: Thursday, June 19 from 6:00 –...
'Night to Shine' was once again a night to remember in The Villages, FL. This is the 2nd year in a row the event was sponsored and held at New Covenant United Methodist Church here in The Villages. It was an incredible evening for all...
Kevadvotech recently caught up with Rebecca Christiansen, Founder of Celebrate Differences. We hope you'll watch this podcast interview and learn how Rebecca and her organization are making a difference in the special needs community in The Villages, FL. You can CLICK HERE to access a link...
Please join us as we share our experience with a ‘patch’ from Lifewave, which is something that has a variety of applications aimed at addressing issues associated with daily aches and pains, anxiety, sleep challenges, and more. Please know that any product we’ve featured at Kevadvotech...
In most states, special needs young adults are aged out at 21, with little to no opportunity to continue their education through state funded resources. Michigan, however, stands alone as the only state in the country that has a law mandating (or requiring) special education...