'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...
Last September (2024), The Villages Charter School announced the launch of a new school specializing in education for students on the autism spectrum. This month, it will begin serving kindergarten through 5th grade students, eventually serving up to 12th grade students. Fantastic news!! This is so...
Anyone who advocates for special needs loved ones knows how difficult it is to navigate the social services maze in Florida, in addition to the sad reality that wait lists are long and programs are severely underfunded. These services are so critical for the long...
It's quite common for special needs adults to live with their parents and remain under their care deep into their adult life. Many of these households are led by a single parent, often a single mother due to divorce or death of a spouse. However,...
Tim Tebow and his Foundation is celebrating their 10th year of 'Night to Shine', which is an annual prom night for individuals with special needs. It's celebrated simultaneously in more than 46 countries, in hundreds of churches hosting prom guests from across the globe. We're...
Aktion Club of Lady Lake Kiwanis recently came together as one to bake muffins to share with others in need in the community in and around The Villages, FL. Not only did they embrace another opportunity to create memories with their friends, but this structured...
Did you know Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide? Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service. Please check out our podcast interview below with Ann Hensley and her daughter Laura...
More families around the country are discovering The Villages, FL is a great place for special needs adults to thrive and live their best lives. But we didn’t anticipate this interest could spill over into younger families with a special needs child. Until now. Meet...
This past Saturday, April 1st kicked off Autism Awareness month with a free walk at The Villages Polo Club located here in The Villages, FL. The event was sponsored by the Tri-County Autism Community to create a space for autistic people and their families to...