Destination Family Services

On World Autism Awareness Day, we'd like to remind Virginians of our ✉️ Blue Envelope Program. ✉️

Blue envelopes inform police officers that a driver is on the spectrum. This can inform the officer and help decrease the stressfulness of interactions between individuals with autism and the police.

They also act as a storage place for all the resources that the driver may need in the case of an interaction.

Envelopes are available at DMV Customer Service Centers across Virginia.

Join FACT for our Trunk-or-Treat Family Fun Day🎃

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM (Volunteers 12:00–3:30 PM)
📍 Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club

Bring the whole family for treats, decorated trunks, and community fun! 👻✨

We’re also looking for:
🍭 Candy donations to help fill our trunks
🙌 Volunteers to make the day extra special

Want to help? Register using the link below or send us a message to get involved! 🧡

Volunteer: https://conta.cc/4o2QbQt
Trunk Decorator: https://conta.cc/3IPOTsX

Special thanks to our co-sponsors Ability Center of Virginia, Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, Sentara Health, TIDE Swim School, and Virginia Autism Foundation!

⛳ FREE Ernie Els Autism Golf Clinic ⛳

🏌️‍♂️ Join us at Princess Anne Country Club for a special 1-hour golf clinic designed for individuals with autism!

📍 Where: 3800 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
🗓 When: Sunday, October 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
💲 Cost: FREE

Participants will rotate through stations to practice:
✅ Stretching & Grip
✅ Putting
✅ Chipping
✅ Pitching
✅ Full Swing

This clinic uses evidence-based practices to teach golf while supporting communication, emotional regulation, motor, and social skills — all in a fun, supportive environment. 🏌️‍♀️💙

🔗 Register now to reserve your spot! https://conta.cc/46L4S4F

Unlock the power of ABLE accounts!

The National Disability Institute’s Financial Resilience Center invites you to a free, live webinar:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET

Why join? You’ll learn about:
• Eligibility, account setup and contributions
• How ABLE accounts help preserve benefits while building savings
• Practical examples of using ABLE funds to support independence and financial wellness

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and strengthen your financial future.

📩 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3JhkljnOQFa0MwQJXyLQdg #/registration

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Community Event:

Community program:

This isn’t another “informational session.” It’s an action-packed 3-hour workshop where you’ll:
✔ Understand the laws (IDEA, Section 504, ADA)
✔ Learn how to prepare for and WIN in IEP/504 meetings
✔ Know what to do when your child is suspended
✔ Walk away with sample letters, checklists, and scripts

Don’t just show up to school meetings—be ready.
Grab your seat today.

https://adv4kidsinc.org/