Bright Feats Northeast Florida - Jacksonville

02/02/2026

Thank you to our sponsors. There is still time to register.

02/02/2026

Join us for our Just for Dads group on February 10th! Fathering a child with ASD makes you a part of a special group of dads. Gather with others who are "walking the walk" you walk. Fathers and grandfathers who are raising children or adults with ASD are welcome. Come with questions, stories, concerns and share personal experiences and meet other dads like you.

To register, scan the QR code or go to JFD26.eventbrite.com

02/02/2026

GROWING GIRLS (Ages 8-12 years)

Growing Girls is a supportive group designed to help tween girls (8-12yo) with autism and related disabilities navigate the unique challenges of growing up. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, participants will learn about personal hygiene, making healthy choices, developing and maintaining friendships, and practicing essential social skills. To benefit fully from the program, participants should have a level of communication that allows them to express their needs and interact with others.

Upcoming Dates:
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 4, 2026

Time: 5:30PM to 6:30PM.
Location: UF Health Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Center, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1, Jacksonville FL, 32244.

Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-girls-tickets-1474690622349?

For additional information please contact chanel.baldwin@jax.ufl.edu.

02/02/2026

🚨 Tomorrow Night – Don’t Miss This Powerful Conversation 🚨
Families, educators, caregivers, and advocates — this one is for you. 💙
Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for an impactful presentation with Jeanetta Bryant, parent, author, and autism advocate, as she shares real-world insights on navigating autism advocacy, breaking isolation, and building stronger support systems for our children and families.

✨ This session speaks to the real challenges families face behind the scenes — and how we can move forward with confidence, connection, and hope.

📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Virtual | Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Free & open to families, educators, and community partners
👉 Learn more & join here:
https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJCSD-Autism-Advocacy-Interrupted-Flyer.pdf

👥 Tag a parent, teacher, therapist, or administrator who should be in the room.

🔁 Share to help reach families who may need this support right now.

Because when families are informed and connected, students thrive. 💙

01/31/2026

📚 Family Story Time 📚

It's time for February! We will be continuing our Family Story Time at the Library every Tuesday in February!

Join Ms. Rachel and friends at St. Johns County Public Library every Tuesday in February from 10:15am-10:45am (EST) at the Main Branch Meeting Room! This Story Time will introduce your children to live music, interpretive movement, early literacy and basic math concepts all in a fun and festive atmosphere.

This program is designed for kids ages 2-4, but all ages are welcome. St. Johns County Public Library has partnered with The Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind and Florida State College Jacksonville to provide American Sign Language interpretation for this class!

There will be interpreters. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Rachel at 904-827-6940 or at rbarman@sjcfl.us.

For more information please visit:
https://sjcpls.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-14779

Month Calendar: https://sjcpls.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/02

See you on Tuesdays!

01/31/2026

Smiles start here 🦷✨
We’re proud to support Give Kids A Smile, providing FREE dental care for children ages 0–18 right here in Jacksonville.

📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 5455 Springfield Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32208

Services include cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, and emergency care.
Appointments are required — call (904) 394-4963 to schedule.

Healthy smiles make a big difference 💙

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

Our Enrichment Block for Homeschoolers packs art, cooking, physical recreation, and LEGO® Education Robotics into one fun three-hour session. This programs runs Feb. 2–23, 2026, noon–3 p.m., for K–3rd grade for only $50 per session.

🗓️ February 2-23, 2026
🕒 Noon - 3 p.m.
📍 Palm Coast Community Center
💲 50.00 per session

Make Mondays count! Register your kids now at parksandrec.fun! 📚✨

01/31/2026

❤️

We are so proud that our very own Youth Advisor Shavaughn “Shevie” Barnes has been recognized as the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council 2026 Idelio Valdes Self-Advocate Award recipient! 👏🎉

Shevie is well known as one of the passionate leaders of Florida Youth Council, paving the way for youth with disabilities to write their own stories, seek their own paths, and build their own futures. Send Shevie some congratulations in the comments, and join us on Tuesday, February 10 at the Florida Capitol for DD Day to cheer on Shevie when she’s presented with the award!

01/31/2026

Supporting Literacy Development for Students with Disabilities
A Parent Workshop Series

Feb 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM - Foundational Skills of Reading ⤵️
The workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of children in preschool through grade 12. In this workshop, participants will learn evidence-based information about children’s reading development, including the skills needed to learn to read and how reading skills typically develop.
🔗 REGISTER: tinyurl.com/y4fephk4

Feb 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM - Early Warning Signs of Reading Challenges ⤵️
The workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of children in preschool through grade 12. In this workshop, participants will learn evidence-based information about children’s reading development, including why children might struggle to read and the signs of risk for reading difficulties.
🔗 REGISTER: tinyurl.com/3j44uht9

Presented by Kristin Kane, Deputy Director of the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL), in partnership with PEATC

01/31/2026

🐙✨ Sign up now for our FREE Art & Unwind virtual class with Dr. Lee! ✨🐙

📅 Feb 2 at 7pm EST

This month, we're guided by the incredible octopus — a powerful symbol of adaptability and release. 🐙 Known for slipping out of tight spaces and releasing ink to let go, it reminds us: we're not stuck. We can shift, release, and move forward with flexibility, grace, and strength.
Join us to navigate stress through creativity, calm, and resilience. 🎨🧘‍♀️ No experience needed — just an open heart!

Sign up here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8409150/2025-2026-Art-Unwind