FACT Families of Autism Coming Together

04/03/2026

Join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and active play! 🏐🎬

This program welcomes participants 6+ and provides a safe, supportive environment for everyone to play and connect. 💙

📍 FACT Autism Resource Center
3509 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
🗓️ Saturday: April 18th
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM

04/02/2026

Today and every day, we celebrate neurodiversity and the families who inspire us. Happy Autism Acceptance Month!

04/01/2026

Happy ! To kick off Autism Acceptance Month this year we wanted to share FACT's 30th Anniversary Report:https://fact4autism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FACT-30th-Anniversary-Report.pdf !

It is hard to believe it has been 30 years since FACT first started providing social and recreational programming for our awesome autistic individuals in Hampton Roads! What started with 5 autistic kids for one week of summer camp in 1996 has grown exponentially to serve 400+ separate autistic individuals all year round at a variety of social, recreational, and now vocational programs that service both kids and adults across the autism spectrum!

Check out the Report for more stories & statistics about FACT's history, the programs we offer, and the generous community members who make it possible through their support!

03/31/2026

Get paid to play this summer at ’! Apply Here: https://conta.cc/4tlD93a

We are looking for staff and camp counselors (ages 16+) this summer! Any additional questions please reach out to Sheri Bragg at sheri@FACT4autism.com. Completed applications can be emailed to sheri@FACT4autism.com. Training dates will be provided and a link will be sent to those turning in an application.

🧩Competitive Pay
🧩Daily Field Trips
🧩Ocean Breeze Wednesday’s
🧩Opportunity for part-time year round employment

03/30/2026

🌸 Capture your family this spring… for FREE! 🌸
Come to FACT Autism Resource Center for free family portraits:

📅 Wednesdays & Fridays: March 18 – April 3 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📅 Thursdays: March 19 – April 2 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Family memories last a lifetime, make this spring unforgettable! 💛

03/27/2026

Our awesome autistic performers are working hard in FACT's musical program as they prepare to put on a wonderful performance for friends and family in May!

03/20/2026

A picture is worth 1,000 words, and our friend Donovan wants to help you tell your story!

Donovan is an intern in FACT’s HERO (Helping Employees Reach Outcomes) Internship for autistic adults. During his time at FACT, Donovan has expressed a passion for photography! During his internship, Donovan has been refining his craft by being the photographer at multiple FACT events, connecting with a professional photographer who has been volunteering her time to mentor him (shout out to our friend Amanda at Stellar Exposures), and has even started booking paying photography jobs outside of FACT (he will be doing headshots tomorrow at the CAYA Neuroinclusive Job Fair & Interview Event )!

Check out some of Donovan’s wonderful photos and if you are looking to hire a photographer, be sure to reach out to him at donovan.jr.saunders@gmail.com!

Photo 1: Donovan beautifully captured his friends’ excitement and personalities for FACT’s Valentines Dance in his photo booth where he took photos for more than 60 participants!

Photo 2: Meet Donovan himself (on the far left), whose presence was requested in a photo with another FACT Friend dressed up as a Ghostbuster during FACT’s Trunk or Treat event. This photo was taken by FACT’s CEO, clearly showing the importance of having a skilled photographer as it is not nearly to the quality of Donovan’s work!

Photo 3: Donovan doesn’t just do staged photos but can capture a moment like this one of his buddy and coworker in the HERO Internship, Langston, singing his heart out at the Whiteout Homecoming Dance!

Photo 4: Donovan recently did new headshots of FACT staff. In this photo, Donovan helped provide direction and laughter during his shoot with Ms. Edna and captured this wonderful fun portrait!

Photo 5: Meet FACT’s Employment Specialist, Sarah, and her daughter! Sarah has been crucial in setting up opportunities, like during Christmas when she set up free family holiday photo sessions, for Donovan to practice his craft! This photo, when compared to the next one, also shows how Donovan has progressed during his time in his craft and the improvements to quality that can be made with training with advanced equipment and guidance from a professional photographer.

Photo 6: This is Donovan’s more recent work after getting new equipment and learning more about lighting from his mentor, Amanda at Stellar Exposures. He got this wonderful group photo of our FACT Gives Back participants!

Photo 7: Donovan and his mentor Amanda from Stellar Exposures celebrating after a successful shoot with FACT Gives Back.

Photo 8: This is Donovan’s business card for his photography business that his father and Sarah helped him create! Give him a call if you ever need someone to be your photographer!

03/19/2026

to those who have already committed to generously sponsoring this year's Party Under The Dome on May 16th! Sponsorships are essential to FACT's ability to put on this event and raise crucial funds to support our year-round programs!

If you and/or your company are interested in sponsoring this fun & philanthropic Party, check out the Party website for details, sponsorship benefits, and to purchase your sponsorship: https://FACTParty2026.givesmart.com

If you have any questions about sponsorship or the Party Under The Dome, feel free to call 757-422-2040 (ask for Tyler or Edna) or email factauction@gmail.com.

03/17/2026

Be sure to check out our friends at VB Youth Service Club and get tickets for their 54th Annual Pig & Oyster Roast on April 25th. You can get tickets from any VB YSC member and at vbysc.org! The proceeds from their events support FACT and dozens of other wonderful local youth nonprofits here in Hampton Roads!

While we don't serve green beer at our parties, we offer just about everything else. Happy St. Patricks day from your peeps at YSC. See you at our 54th Annual Pig & Oyster Roast April 25th. You can get tickets from any member and at vbysc.org

Don't forget...REAL ID (or passport/DOD ID) is necessary to attent!