We had a busy December!
Our Season of Giving Campaign began, our biggest fundraising campaign that helps fund our programs and support through the following year. We are still only half way to our goal. You can help us get there by making a donation on our GivenGain donation page via the 2026 Austin Marathon.
Our Autistic Adult as well as our Thrive Parent & Caregiver Holiday Parties were a huge success. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to make the party so much fun and thank you to our attendees for joining us!
On December 1st, we joined advocates and family members to honor the legacy of Justin Dart, Jr. at the Commemoration Ceremony of the Lead On Transit Station, held at the Texas Capitol Complex. The transit station provides greater accessibility to the Capitol. This event celebrates the first permanent fixture at the Capitol Complex honoring a prominent Texan with a disability – the extraordinary Justin Dart, Jr., often called the “Godfather of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).” As we marked the 35th Anniversary of the ADA last year, we are reminded of Justin Dart’s powerful message to “Lead On!” – a call to continue the work toward equality, inclusion, and respect for all people with disabilities.
We also want to give a huge thank you to Reece HVAC for donating 25 $100 Walmart gift cards that we were able to give to families in need in our community as part of their $100 for 1000 giveaway program! Our families were so appreciative, especially with all the expenses around the holidays!!