Struggling with sleep in your household? Looking for practical tips to help your child — and your entire family — get a better night’s rest? Join Bridget Bowling, certified Family Sleep Institute Pediatric Sleep Consultant from Little Snoozers, who will discuss bedtimes, nap times, sleep transitions, as well as what sleep should look like from birth to school age. A Behavior Specialist from Silver Lining ABA will also be there to help answer questions and offer tools to support children with autism. Learn about the importance of a calming routine, a peaceful bedroom environment, and other tools for helping your child achieve healthy sleep. This program will also discuss the unique sleep challenges faced by children with disabilities, with discussion groups for families navigating these experiences. You'll leave with practical strategies to make restful nights a reality for your household.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Rocky River Public Library

Register an adult; Register a child for childcare

Great news for Ohio Families! STABLE Accounts will offer more flexibility starting January 1, 2026. Recent updates include lower fees and extended age eligibility for people whose disability began before age 46. Previously, eligibility was limited to age 26.

STABLE Accounts help families save for everyday expenses and plan for the future while protecting eligibility for benefits. Learn more about how a STABLE Account can help your family on the website.

The Positivity Spectrum

The Hearts for Inclusion Heart Art Party is a celebration of love, creativity, and belonging within the autism and disability community. Through the Hearts for Inclusion campaign, supporters purchase hearts in honor of an autistic individual, caregiver, service provider, or community ally. Each heart is personalized and added to a collaborative community art installation that represents acceptance, visibility, and the collective strength of our community.

The Heart Art Party is the official reveal of this artwork and a joyful gathering that brings families, supporters, and community members together in an intentionally inclusive space. The event features performances by disabled artists and performers, highlighting the talents, voices, and creativity that are too often overlooked. By centering disabled performers, the event reinforces the importance of not just inclusion, but celebration and opportunity.

Tickets purchased for the Heart Art Party directly support The Positivity Spectrum’s core programs, including inclusive camp experiences, sensory-friendly community events, and free legal advocacy for autism families. Every ticket helps fund services that reduce isolation, expand access, and ensure autistic individuals and their families receive the support they deserve. The Hearts for Inclusion Heart Art Party is both a fundraiser and a powerful reminder that when we invest in inclusion, our entire community benefits.

Creating a calm, inclusive play experience for those individuals with sensory sensitivities-along with their families and caregivers. Sensory friendly play is designed to make everyone feel comfortable, supported and welcome.

Quieter calm environment
No flashing lights
No music or whistles
Thoroughly adjusted for sensory needs

Come and enjoy all the fun at Urban Air with a space made with extra care and understanding!

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We envision a global community of families and artists who collaboratively create joy as we welcome and celebrate the contributions of every child to the world.

Using the power of art as a tool for healing, we empower youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, and complex mental health, developmental or medical needs. We interview kids and teens about who they are beyond their diagnosis and how they want to make a positive difference in the world - their superhero mission. The storytelling collaboration continues when digital illustrators - a global League of Extraordinary Artists - design the alter egos the children have described, visual representations of their strength, courage, creativity and resilience. Families receive inspiring posters of their superheroes to treasure forever.

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YOU'RE INVITED!

With the new year well underway, many of us are thinking about how we can do better. One powerful place to start? Learning how to better support individuals with Down syndrome.

Join us for the GiGi's Educator Symposium, where educators, therapists, professionals, and families come together to learn practical, evidence-based strategies you can start using right away.

This online symposium takes place on Saturday, March 7, at 8-12:45PT / 9-1:45MT / 10-2:45CT / 11-3:45ET

Free to attend • Free continuing education credits • Open to everyone
Register here!