Celebrate Differences

09/05/2025

Don't forget More Yoga! Tomorrow (Saturday) Franklin Recreation Center at 9:30! Parents/Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun.
Bring your mat or a towel and get ready to stretch!

09/05/2025

Celebrate Differences made it to London! Pictured with Fanta of Park Lane Stables RDA! Thanks to Mahmoud for the tour of the stables.

09/01/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring All Workers This Labor Day — Including Those Breaking Barriers 💼💪
This Labor Day, we proudly recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities who bring talent, resilience, innovation, and dedication to the workplace every single day.
Your hard work not only drives progress but also challenges outdated assumptions, builds more inclusive communities, and inspires change. 💙♿
Today, we celebrate your achievements, your strength, and the value you bring to every role and every industry.
Thank you for showing the world what true ability looks like.

09/01/2025

🌻 Oh hey, September — you showed up fast! 😳
Wasn’t it just April like... yesterday? Now here you are, bringing pumpkin-flavored everything, confusing weather, and the annual debate: “Is it too early for Halloween decorations?” (Spoiler: No. 🎃)
Let’s embrace the chaos, pretend we’ve got our lives together, and slide into September like it’s a fresh notebook on the first day of school. ✏️📓
Ready or not, here we go! 💃🍁

08/27/2025

MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT SHIP TO ADDRESS- the gift registry address.

🎃👻 Help Us Bring Some Spooky Fun! 👻🎃

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit at Celebrate Differences with our M.O.R.E. Program! Our amazing talented adults in the Life Skills Program are going to have a blast creating adorable ghost wreaths — but we need your help to make it happen!
We’re asking our wonderful community to consider donating a Ghost Kit 👻 to help make this fun, hands-on activity possible. Every kit helps one of our exceptionally talented adults enjoy a creative, confidence-boosting experience!
✨ Let's make this spooky season extra special!
📦 To donate click on our Amazon wish list below!

08/26/2025

🎉 We are so excited to share that we received our donation from our Culver’s fundraiser from August 6th! A huge THANK YOU to Culver’s of Wildwood and to everyone who came out to support Celebrate Differences – your kindness makes a big impact! 💙🍔🍦
Looking for something fun to do? Culver’s of Wildwood is hosting a BINGO Night! 🎲✨ Don’t miss out on the fun (and of course, the delicious food)!

08/26/2025

🐾💙 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶
Today, we celebrate the incredible bond between people and pups — especially the amazing service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals who play life-changing roles in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
These loyal companions do more than offer love — they bring independence, confidence, safety, and companionship. From guiding and alerting to calming and comforting, their impact is powerful and deeply personal. 🙌🐕
To all the four-legged heroes out there: thank you for the work you do every single day. 💛

08/24/2025

Volunteer with M.O.R.E. at the Family Care Council Forum!

Join us on Saturday, October 11th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM for an inspiring day at the Family Care Council Forum! M.O.R.E. will be hosting a Celebrate Differences table and assisting other vendors throughout the event.

📍 Location: Lake Deaton United Methodist Church (You do not need to live in The Villages to attend!) - 6500 Wesleyan Way, Wildwood, FL 34785, USA

🕒 Volunteer Shifts:

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to support inclusion, meet community members, and make a difference! Parents/guardians are encouraged to stay and enjoy the forum.

Let’s celebrate differences together—email info@celebratedifferences.org to sign up to volunteer!

08/23/2025

🎉 So much fun today at the M.O.R.E. Group! 🎉
We kicked things off with nonstop hysterical laughter (seriously, our cheeks still hurt from smiling 😂), and then got down to business—by whipping up a deliciously addictive Oreo fluff dip! 🫶🍪 Everyone agreed: 10/10, would snack again!
After the treats, we switched gears and sharpened our social skills with a fun and thoughtful "Ask the Leaders" session. Such a great way to get to know our amazing mentors better and learn from each other. 💬✨

08/22/2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Celebrate Differences Cookbook, a heartfelt collection of recipes from our community. This initiative not only celebrates culinary traditions but also supports our M.O.R.E. Program, empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. We invite you to contribute your favorite recipes by September 19th to help us create a meaningful collection. Together, we can make a difference!

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Email from Share Your Recipes for the Celebrate Differences Cookbook!     Celebrate Differences is always cooking up something new! We’re excited to introduce the Celebrate Differences Cookbook—a spec

08/19/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

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🌸 You’re Invited! 🌸
Celebrate Differences Moms Support Group
📅 Thursday, September 26
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Fruitland Park Library Café
Moms, come enjoy time together at our support group while your adult kiddos join the SAID Group (Socialization for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities).
✨ For the Kiddos: Games, crafts, fun, and peer socialization with developmental support.
☕ For the Moms: Relax, connect, and share in the café with other moms who understand.
This is a wonderful opportunity for both moms and adult children to build friendships and enjoy meaningful social time.

08/17/2025

🌟 Today is National Nonprofit Day! 🌟
And we’re taking a moment to shine a bright light on an organization that’s changing lives every day: Celebrate Differences 💙
This incredible nonprofit is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and creating a world that embraces inclusion, awareness, and acceptance. ♿

💬 Whether it's through community programs, educational outreach, or advocacy, Celebrate Differences is helping to build a future where everyone belongs — exactly as they are.

✨ How can YOU get involved today?
✅ Volunteer your time to support inclusive events
✅ Make a donation to help expand Celebrate Differences’ impact
✅ Share this post to spread awareness
✅ Tag someone who inspires you with their strength and uniqueness

Let’s celebrate differences not just today — but every day. Because when we include everyone, we all thrive. 💪💛

🔗 celebratedifferences.org