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The five years between India becoming an autism parent and launching the Empower Play program at Delaware Sensory Museum are not five years of passive waiting. They are five years of navigating the specific terrain — therapy appointments, evaluations, school meetings, the search for environments where a neurodivergent child can participate without requiring accommodation as an exceptional favor — that produced both the knowledge of what was missing and the motivation to build it.
Empower Play opens this August in partnership with EastSide Charter School and Chemours STEM Hub: a sensory-informed after-school program designed for children of all abilities, built around hands-on learning, sensory exploration, social connection, and family support. The founding principle is belonging as design intent rather than as aspiration. Delaware had not had this. It does now.
One hundred families joined the waitlist in the first 24 hours after announcement. ""Some of our greatest challenges can become the foundation for serving others"" is the sentence India offered that describes exactly what the five years of navigating produced. The challenge became the expertise. The expertise became the program. The program is open.

What an amazing day at the Do-Dah Parade!😁🧩❤️

Mom’Atism was proud to walk alongside our autism families, advocates, and supporters while spreading awareness, acceptance, and inclusion throughout our community. Seeing the smiles on our children’s faces and the excitement from the crowd made every moment worth it!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support us, walked with us, cheered us on, and helped make this experience so special. And of course, a special thank you to Bluey for joining the fun and bringing so much joy to our families! 💙

Mom’Atism is more than a support group—we are a community that creates opportunities for our families to connect, celebrate, and make lasting memories together.

We can’t wait to see what adventure comes next!

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Events — Kalamazoo Social Equity Chamber Upcoming Events Jun 27 Summer Basketball Tournament Wellness Event! Saturday, June 27, 2026 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Google Calendar ICS Sign up to attend! Sign up to Play! Summer Youth & Adult Basketball Tournament + Wellness EventThe Social Equity Chamber is bringing the community together for an excit...

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"The things that make me different are the things that make me ME." 🧸✨ — Winnie the Pooh

We are absolutely overjoyed to welcome Mom’Atism Autism Support to the 42nd Annual Do-Dah Parade! They are stepping into a world of wonder with us as a proud sponsor for this year’s Disney & Pixar celebration. 🏰💙

Disney and Pixar remind us that every single person has a unique story, a special spark, and a vital place in our world. Through their mission of "Connecting Families, Creating Support, Inspiring Hope," Mom’Atism works every day to ensure our community is a welcoming, inclusive place for everyone. We are so honored to celebrate with them! 🧩🌈

Want to be part of the magic?
Whether you’re a group of Incredible humans or a bunch of Toys looking for adventure, there’s still room for you in the parade!
📅 Date: June 6th | 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Downtown Kalamazoo
📝 Apply Today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DodahParade

We’re excited to announce that Bluey will be joining Mom’Atism Autism Support at the Do-Dah Parade! 💙

Bring the family, grab your cameras, and come walk with us as we celebrate autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. This is going to be a fun-filled day for children and families throughout our community!

🎈 Theme: UP
💙 Special Guest: Bluey
🧩 Supporting Autism Awareness & Inclusion

Come rise UP, speak UP, and walk UP with us!

☀️🌈 SUMMER SAFETY STARTS WITH PREPARATION! 🌈☀️

Summer fun looks different for every child — and for children on the autism spectrum, planning ahead can make all the difference. From parks and swimming pools to amusement parks and busy stores, safety, support, and understanding help create positive experiences for our kiddos. 💙🧩

At K & K Connections – Spectrum Spark Society, we believe every child deserves a safe, enjoyable, and sensory-friendly summer filled with smiles, confidence, and connection. Remember: routines, hydration, comfort items, visual supports, and patience go a long way!

✨ Plan. Prepare. Support. Stay Safe.
✨ Don’t Assume, EDUCATE.

🚨Today is the last day for T-shirt Orders!!!

📌 Last day to place T-shirt orders:
🗓️ June 2, 2026
⏰ By 12:00 PM