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, challenge 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.

11/01/2025

It’s time to celebrate the HEART of Vincent’s Clubhouse — our amazing volunteers!
💛❤️💙
We’re collecting donations like gift cards, themed baskets, and appreciation items to make our Volunteer Banquet extra special. 💐
Want to help? 💌 Contact Amaya at amaya@vincentsclubhouse.org by Nov. 10th to arrange pickup or drop-off!

🧩 Let’s make it unforgettable!

10/31/2025
10/31/2025

🎶✨ SAVE THE DATE for “Melodies That Matter”! ✨🎶

The Arc Nassau invites you to an unforgettable Benefit Concert supporting music therapy scholarships for special needs families across Northeast Florida! 💙

Join us for a night filled with incredible live music, great company, and a mission that truly makes a difference.

🎸 Featuring three amazing bands:
🎵 J Bone & Friends
🎵 Mile Marker 13
🎵 Bluff 5 Band

📅 Date: December 12, 2025
📍 Location: Tigre Island Room
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-11pm

💫 VIP Experience – $75
Includes hors d'oeuvres, a sensory-friendly concert space, and access to a private VIP section for the best views and vibes.

🎟️ General Admission – $40
Enjoy fantastic music, a welcoming atmosphere, and a cash bar available throughout the night.

📣Live Auction!

Every note played helps create opportunities for children with special needs to experience the healing power of music. Together, we can make sure every child’s voice is heard — one melody at a time. 💛🎶

👉 Tickets available soon! Stay tuned for the link and help us spread the word by sharing this post.

10/30/2025

Our Board-Certified Music Therapists are here to provide services in the comfort of your own home!

Music Therapy utilizes music to accomplish musical and non-musical goals. Learn more today about how Music Therapy is used to promote cognitive, communication, motor, emotional, sensory, or academic goals.

Now offering availability in the following counties:

Putnam
Alachua
Flagler
Duval
St. Johns

Reach out today to explore the benefits of Music Therapy!

*Step Up for Students, CDC +, DSAJ, and Private Pay provider

info@soundwavemt.com
904. 568. 5820
www.soundwavemusictherapy.com

One 1:1 appointment slot available for this Friday! Location: Therapeutic Learning Center at The Arc of the St. Johns. 2...
10/22/2025

One 1:1 appointment slot available for this Friday! Location: Therapeutic Learning Center at The Arc of the St. Johns. 2109 Arc Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Free Support Services Available for you, your family, and or your loved one impacted by Autism and Related Disabilities. Hosted by: UF Health Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - Jacksonville. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Register Now: https://calendar.app.google/6s34JVGur6pvj2FN8

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, has developmental delays, or you're simply looking for guidance navigating their unique needs, two incredible no-cost resources are available to support your family:

UF/Jacksonville CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)

CARD provides free, individualized support to people of all ages with autism and related conditions (such as dual-sensory impairments or sensory issues paired with other disabilities).
They work directly with families, educators, and the community to provide:

Training and consultations

Family support and guidance

On-site observations and recommendations

Public awareness and peer support groups

CARD serves families living in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.

FDLRS-MDC (Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System – Multidisciplinary Center)

FDLRS-MDC offers free diagnostic evaluations and support for students ages 3 to 22 who have not yet graduated and may be struggling due to complex medical, emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges.
Services include:

Full diagnostic evaluations

Consultations for educational planning

Parent guidance and training

Observations and technical support

FDLRS-MDC serves Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Volusia, and St. Johns counties.

Why Schedule an Appointment?

These no-cost services are designed to help you:

Better understand your child’s needs

Access appropriate school supports

Receive expert guidance from professionals who care

Connect with local resources and groups

If you're unsure where to start, CARD and FDLRS-MDC can help you take the next step with confidence.

Appointments are free and easy to schedule. Don’t miss this opportunity to get personalized support for your child and family.

Let us know if you'd like help getting connected!

For additional information, please email Chanel Baldwin, Chanel.Baldwin@jax.ufl.edu

10/22/2025

Our November Advocacy Meeting will touch on Autism and The Law. Join us and hear from Donna Lorman, President of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando, on how to prepare your loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities and police interaction.

Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iHBJHYovSRmIAkhAZGEzqQ

10/21/2025

LAST CHANCE: Applications close tomorrow

Applications for Santa’s Little Hackers 2025 close Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. If you plan to apply for a switch-adapted toy, please submit your application before the deadline.

Apply here:
https://toysignup.santaslittlehackers.com/

We are so grateful for the incredible response so far and for everyone who has shared our posts.

Want to help us reach more recipients? You can:
• Donate: https://www.santaslittlehackers.com/donations

• Purchase from our Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/SLH2025AmazonList

• Sponsor as a business: https://www.santaslittlehackers.com/sponsorship

If you have any issues with your application, email us at santaslittlehackers@gmail.com for the fastest help.

One more for the soul
10/21/2025

One more for the soul

Down Syndrome Awareness Month💙💛
10/21/2025

Down Syndrome Awareness Month💙💛

10/21/2025

The Specialisterne Academy is recruiting!

Are you an autistic job seeker interested in preparing for a career in IT?

The Specialisterne Academy is an 8-week, fully online employment prep program where you can build both technical and workplace skills — at no cost!

What makes this program unique?
· Graduates earn industry-recognized credentials
· Practical, hands-on exercises
· Self-directed eLearning plus real-time instructor-led programming
· Small class sizes and supportive coaches
· Focus on social and professional skills, not just technology
· It’s FREE!

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://Specialisterne1025.eventbrite.com

The next cohort will begin in January 2026 and applications for all future cohorts are accepted - Apply today for any cohorts that are suitable for you!

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