Bright Feats Northeast Florida - Jacksonville

Bright Feats Northeast Florida - Jacksonville Connecting Northeast Florida special needs families with community services. Johns, Putnam, & Flagler County. My name is Anna. No such luck.

Bright Feats Jacksonville serves the Northeast Florida Region which includes Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. I am a local special needs parent with 2 amazing children. My son is diagnosed with ASD and mild CP and my daughter, ADHD. When my son was an infant, my husband and I were told that our beautiful boy would most likely never walk and have a very low quality of life. In that moment I decided, challe

nge accepted! My son never looked back and I have made it my mission to give him every opportunity to meet his highest potential. Turns out, his potential is beyond my wildest dreams. The world of special needs is difficult to navigate. This is compounded by a lack of access to comprehensive information. In my experience, finding resource information is difficult and time consuming. That search for information led me to Bright Feats. I found a copy of Bright Feats in an Ormond Beach ABA office. I was blown away that a resource full of all the information I spend every second of my free time trying to search out, existed. I immediately searched their website for Jacksonville, Saint Augustine, or Palm Coast. I was awestruck and impressed with the gold mine of information I had stumbled upon. Before I left the parking lot that day, I had emailed Bright Feats making my case for why we needed them in northeast Florida. They needed no convincing, Jacksonville was already on their vision board. That email opened up a world of possibilities and placed this labor of love directly in my path. Bright Feats mission is to serve families like my own, by connecting them to the services and community resources available to support their needs. This publication and platform is a tool to empower families, strengthen our community, support our ESE departments, and help great services grow and maintain so that they may serve more families. I am honored and eager to support this mission and our community.

05/03/2026

💙 Support for All Grant is NOW OPEN! 💙

Families can apply for assistance with things like therapy, communication devices, swim lessons, sensory supports and more!

📅 Open May 1 – May 31
📣 Families notified by June 6

👉 Apply here: thearcnassau.org

Please like, share and tag a friend who could benefit from this support, we want to reach every family who needs it 💙

🚨 LAST EPAC MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 🚨Don’t miss this one - seriously. This is the meeting families ask about ALL summ...
05/01/2026

🚨 LAST EPAC MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 🚨

Don’t miss this one - seriously. This is the meeting families ask about ALL summer. 👇

📣 Hosted by St. Johns County School District ESE Parent Advisory Council (EPAC)
🗓 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
💻 Microsoft Teams (join from anywhere!)

👉 Join here:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28983936283434?p=h906dXILP775tbWR2q

✨ What we’re covering (you’ll want this info before summer starts):
✔️ Summer resources for students with disabilities
✔️ ESE updates you need to know going into next school year
✔️ FREE summer programs for students 14+ 🎯
✔️ EPAC membership + how to get more involved

💡 Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just getting started — this is your chance to:
• Ask questions
• Get connected
• Stay informed
• Be part of the conversation

📌 Stay in the loop year-round:
Join the contact list 👉
https://form.jotform.com/sjcsdepac/join-the-sjcsd-epac-or-ese-parent-a

🗳 Want to have a voice at the table?
Apply to become a voting member 👉
https://form.jotform.com/tlcarcsj/Voting-Member-Ap-EPAC

🔥 Tag a parent, share with your school, and help us spread the word — this is how we build a stronger, more connected community for our kids.

05/01/2026

A little inspiration for your Friday!

04/30/2026

THIS SATURDAY: Water Safe Family Event!🌊☀️

Join WaterSafe Inc. for a FUN, FREE, and educational day all about water safety for kids and families! ❤️💛💙

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Belle Terre Swim & Racquet Club, Palm Coast

Bring the whole family and get ready to make a splash while learning life-saving skills! 🏊‍♀️

✨ What to Expect:
✔️ Water Rescue Demonstrations
✔️ Hands-on CPR Demo & Class Info
✔️ Infant Swim Demonstrations
✔️ Sign-ups for Swim Lessons
✔️ Kids Zone (sponsored by Vincent’s Clubhouse!)
✔️ Meet fun underwater friends 🐠

💦 Come prepared to get wet!
👶 Swim diapers required for children not potty trained

🎉 BONUS: FREE water & sun safety education + opportunities to sign up for FREE swim lesson scholarships!

Let’s work together to keep our community safe in and around the water ❤️💛💙

👉 Tag a friend, share, and don’t miss it!

04/30/2026
04/30/2026

Hey Local Peeps! Mark you calendars to come out and grab a cup of coffee while meeting other nonspeakers and their families in the area! Hope to see you there!

04/25/2026

✨UPDATE: We’ve had many questions about this...and YES, the webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants. BUT you still must sign-up!! Register before tomorrow at 7:30 PM ET.
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Just ✨ONE WEEK AWAY✨ from an important conversation about reducing risk around water.

Join our co-founder Cindy Freedman (OT) for a live webinar focused on helping caregivers and professionals reduce risk around water for children with profound, nonverbal autism.
Children with profound, nonverbal autism often experience unique challenges around water (including elopement, sensory differences, communication barriers, and strong attraction to water).

When these factors aren’t fully understood, well-intentioned safety efforts can fall short.

This webinar goes beyond surface-level water safety tips. We’ll break down practical, proactive strategies that support layered water safety planning at home, in the community, and around aquatic environments.

During this session, we’ll cover:

✨ Key risk factors specific to profound, nonverbal autism
✨ Why traditional water safety advice often isn’t enough
✨ Practical strategies to help reduce risk at home and beyond
✨ The role of adaptive swim instruction within a broader safety plan
✨ How caregivers and professionals can take meaningful action today

You don't want to miss this live webinar on Thursday, April 30th (7:30-8:30PM ET).

Because water safety isn’t about eliminating risk...it’s about understanding it and planning proactively.

COMMENT “WATER” BELOW and we’ll send you the link to save your seat!!

04/25/2026

Summer Fun Starts at Vincent’s Clubhouse! 📣☀️

Our Summer Enrichment Camps are back, and we’re bringing a summer full of connection, creativity, and confidence-building experiences for kids AND adults!
❤️💛💙

Each themed week is designed with structured, supportive, and sensory-friendly activities that encourage social interaction, communication, and expressive language—all while having FUN!

✨ 2026 Camp Themes:

🐾 Animal Adventures
Kids: June 8–12 | Adults: June 15–19

🎨 Arts in Action
Kids: June 22–26 | Adults: July 6–10

🍴 Culinary Creations
Kids: July 13–17 | Adults: July 20–24

🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM (Monday–Friday)
💵 Cost: $175 per week
👧🧑 Ages: Kids (8–17) | Adults (18+)

📍 Held at The Enrichment Center at Vincent’s Clubhouse

Spots are limited, and these weeks fill up quickly—don’t wait!
👉 Scan the QR code or email info@vincentsclubhouse.org

Address

631 Palm Springs Drive #107
Altamonte Springs, FL
32701

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