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𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

This is something we have seen a lot of our families ask about, so we are bringing in Brittany Nelson to help break it down. We are also attempting to shift this series to a virtual format so more families can join.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟓(𝐢) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, with a focus on the services available through each. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these programs support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the types of assistance offered, and how eligibility is determined. The session will also outline the referral and application process, offering clear guidance on how individuals and families can access these critical services.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐲

Brittany Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree in Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Belhaven University. She also earned a second master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Learning and Assessment from the University of Alabama.

With six years of professional experience in the field, Brittany spent three years at Millcreek of Long Beach before joining SMRC, where she has worked for the past three years. Throughout her career, Brittany has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work is not just a profession it is her true passion, and she cannot imagine doing anything else.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

Happy Mother’s Day from Empowered Pathways!

Today we celebrate the love, strength, patience, and dedication of mothers and caregivers. Your advocacy, encouragement, and unwavering support make such a meaningful difference in your child’s life every single day.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we are honored to walk alongside you. 🌷

🌟 April is Autism Awareness Month! 🌟

We want to celebrate this month by offering a statewide Autism screening day! On Monday, April 27th, we will be located across the state offering free Autism screenings.
📍 Check out the flyer for locations!
📞 Call today to schedule your child’s screening!

If you’ve been meaning to register for our Grounds for Support: IEPs and Advocacy event, this is your reminder to do that today by 6 PM.

This free event is for parents and caregivers who want to better understand the IEP process, learn more about their rights, and feel more confident advocating for their child. Registration closes tonight so our presenter can prepare the correct number of toolkits and we can make final arrangements with A Latte Friends for the coffee cart and with our food plans.

Register here: https://embraceabilitiesms.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/373015

💙 April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

At Empowered Pathways, we believe in more than awareness. We believe in empowerment, support, and true inclusion.

Every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are.

We are committed to creating environments where children and families feel supported, where strengths are celebrated, and where differences are not just accepted, but embraced.

Acceptance means building a community where everyone belongs.

Together, we can continue to foster understanding, advocate for meaningful support, and empower every individual to thrive.

This weekend, many of our Empowered Pathways team members showed up in the best way! Volunteering at the Embrace Abilities 2nd Annual Inclusive Egg Hunt!

From start to finish, our team helped create a safe, supportive, and joyful environment where every child could fully participate and feel included. Seeing smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments shared across families is exactly why we do what we do.

It is incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that not only brings passion and excellence into their daily work in the clinic and school settings, but also chooses to give their time on the weekends to serve our community. That level of dedication speaks volumes about who they are, both as professionals and as people. Thank you to Embrace Abilities for letting us be a part of your event!

We are so proud of this team!

Because at Empowered Pathways, inclusion isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live.

Today we celebrate the heart of what we do!

Happy World Behavior Analysis Day to our amazing BCBAs, RBTs, School and Community partners, and families!

Thank you for your commitment to growth, progress, and meaningful change every day.

We are excited for tomorrow’s Behavior Basics: Crisis Prevention & De-Escalation Training that we are providing in collaboration with Embrace Abilities at the USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs.

We are honored to provide this training at no cost for 30 participants as part of our shared commitment to increasing access to practical, evidence-informed strategies that promote safety, communication, and positive outcomes across home, school, and community settings.

This training focuses on proactive approaches, recognizing early signs before challenges grow, preventing escalation, responding with confidence and calm, and strengthening trust and connection along the way.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner together to support our community and look forward to a meaningful day of learning and collaboration.

We are excited for the Krewe of Wonder Mardi Gras ball this Saturday hosted by Embrace Abilities! Will you be there?!?

🎭💜 WE DID IT! Huge thank you to Empowered Pathways, LLC for sponsoring our 15th and final Krewe of Wonder Family Table!

Y’all showed up in a big way. Because of this kind of support, our families get a celebration that feels welcoming, inclusive, and full of joy.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us cross the finish line and make Krewe of Wonder happen.