The Advocator

05/22/2026

Montgomery area:

Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988487566841?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/22/2026

🤍 Mom Support Group 🤍

We had so much fun at our last Mom Support Group and are so excited to offer another one on Friday, June 19th, 2026 from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM!

We know this journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, and even isolating at times, and we truly hope this group can be a place where moms and caregivers feel supported, encouraged, and understood by people who simply get it. 🤍

We’ll have coffee and light refreshments for you to enjoy, and limited childcare will also be available during the event with help from our sweet RBTs and volunteers. We will let families know once childcare spots have filled.

Additional event details, including the meeting location, will be sent through email after registration is completed. We’ll also send out a reminder closer to the event so no one forgets!

Registration for this event will close on Friday, June 12th so that we can better prepare for everyone attending.

Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3s11D09r25

We would love to see you there 🤍 Please DM us with any questions!

05/22/2026

Join The Arc of Shelby County for our Blue Envelope Simulation Event!

In partnership with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Calera, Montevallo, and Columbiana Police Departments, along with local fire and dispatch teams, this event gives individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to practice “mock” emergency interactions in a calm and supportive environment.

This is also a great opportunity for families and community members to meet and interact with first responders outside of an emergency situation.

📅 June 16, 2026
5pm-7pm
📍Christian Life Fellowship, 6107 Hwy 31, Calera, AL

Registration link:
https://link.edgepilot.com/x/bmow54mhS1tpA4dvgtp8uDY?u=https://cityofcalera.form.transform.civicplus.com/65727

See flyer for additional details and registration information. Or reach out at:
205-664-9313, or email blueenvelope@thearcofshelby.org

of Calera Police Department

05/21/2026

ICYMI - The Spring Edition of The Advocator Newsletter! Check out what is happening in the world of Self-Advocacy!
https://mh.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Advocator-Apr2026.pdf

05/19/2026

Registration closes May 22, 2026!

✨ Give your little one a voice through their hands. ✨

Join us for Little Hands, Big Words: ASL Class—an 8-week interactive experience designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers!

👶 Build early communication skills
🤟 Learn real, everyday American Sign Language
💛 Strengthen connection between you and your child

Whether your child is Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, enrolled in Early Intervention, or you simply want to support early language development—this class is for you.

📍 Mobile, AL
🗓 Tuesdays | June 1 – July 17
⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM

💡 Some families may qualify to attend at no cost (see flyer for details).

👉 Spots are limited—register now using the QR code on the flyer or link in the caption!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/r2zQctzVq1sa9Y9i9

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

It’s Election Day - polls are open 7-7!

Report on accessibility while you’re there:
As a P&A, part of our job is helping make sure our polling locations are accessible. You can help by taking our accessibility survey after you cast your ballot!

Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/VoteAccess2026

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

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Connect AL App: https://buff.ly/NFDGSuY