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Please Go Check out AbleVoices!!

Happy World Photography Day! AbleVoices is incredibly thankful to have the support of and ! gifts Pro accounts to our photographers to store and share their photos and is one of our favorite places to photograph all of the amazing animals. Their partnership means so much and provides our photographers with tools and experiences that help make our programming top notch!

Mark Spark in your calendars ;) we absolutely love discovery center!

🤲👅👁️👃👂Explore the five senses at SPARK!💥

Join us on Monday, August 26th, for “Me & My 5 Senses” at the Discovery Center. We'll be diving into the world of senses with “My Five Senses” by Aliki Brandenerg. Your little ones will discover how hearing, tasting, seeing, smelling, and touching help us experience the world around us. It’s a fun, hands-on STEAM adventure that will engage all their senses!👂👃🌈

For children ages 1-6 and their caregivers, enjoy hands-on STEAM learning and play, featuring music🎵 and motion🕺, stories, guided activities, and more!

Running from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, SPARK!💥 is sponsored by TDK Companies. For more information and to register, visit https://www.explorethedc.org/.

Chuck E. Cheese! 🧀🧀🧀🐭🪤

It's the 3rd week of school in Tennessee and while families are settling into the school year, it's important to note that building an effective home-shool partnership is important for your child's success. Children do their best when they have the skills, support, and motivation to do so. By collaborating with your child’s school, you increase opportunities for your child to get the support they need. Find out more in the latest issue of The Compass: emPOWered! https://compass.vkcsites.org/building-an-effective-home-school-partnership-where-do-i-start/
Author: Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD)

We are so excited for them! Look out Murfreesboro

Home, Sweet Home!

We Rock the Spectrum - Murfreesboro has signed the lease to their brand new gym and is one step closer to ROCKIN’ with the Murfreesboro, TN community!!

Congratulations to our new owners, Madeline, & Ryan! We can’t wait for all of the great things to come ❤️ 🤟

 Are you interested in Piano lessons!?

I have prime after-school spots available on Wednesday right now. Message me today to sign up and start this week!

In Franklin!!

We love Dr. Marcy Webb and all her skills! Grateful we have her on our team!!!!! We have immediate openings for autism testing! No waitlist!!! It truly takes a village!

https://www.thetherapeuticstudiollc.org/

Any art fans? Check out liberty Station September 14 from 7 to 9
25 a ticket

Mingle with our aspiring artists and enjoy the delicious Hors D’oeuvres as you admire the artistic creations on display Sept. 14th at Liberty's Station.
The art exhibit is open to paintings, drawings, photography, literature, digital art, three-dimensional art, textiles and mixed media. This exhibit is a fundraiser benefiting Liberty's Station.
Tickets are on sale at LibertysStationTN.org
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻- $25
𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁- $20
Artists can submit up to two fall exhibit entries.
Drop off is Wed.-Sat., Sept. 4-7, 9:30a-1:30p.
Unsold items are to be picked up by Sat., Oct. 5 between 9:30a and 1:30p.

🥰🥰🥰 go check them out!!

𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒂𝒑𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚
Liberty's Station invites you to join us in making a meaningful impact in our community through our end-of-year giving campaign ending Aug. 31st. Your generous contributions help us fill gaps of opportunity for individuals facing employment obstacles, providing them with the skills, training, and support they need in order to reach their full potential.

At Liberty's Station, we believe in the power of second chances and the potential within every individual. Your donation directly supports our comprehensive job training programs, equipping participants with valuable skills and placing them in meaningful employment opportunities.
By investing in Liberty's Station, you are investing in the future of our community, empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their dreams. Graduates like Gideon, who is now employed at Bart's Kitchen and Bakery.

Help us continue our mission of transforming lives and fostering a more inclusive and supportive community. Make your end-of-year gift today and be a part of filling gaps of opportunity for those who need it most. https://libertysstationtn.org/2023/04/donations/

A podcast to listen to :)

Check out our latest podcast episode with Ronnie Daniel, the executive director of the Children First Education Fund! 🌟

Ronnie brings a wealth of experience from his extensive nonprofit leadership roles and is a passionate advocate for children with disabilities, especially those with autism. In this episode, we will be discussing:

🔹 How to support children with autism
🔹 The incredible impact of the Children First Education Fund
🔹 Tips for nonprofit leaders aiming to make a difference

Listen on Podbean: https://bit.ly/43UaJRa
Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3GKmjEU

In Lebanon, Tennessee! Go check it out🥳

‼️STOP SCROLLING‼️
Mark your calendars NOW to attend this amazing FREE community event!

When: September 22nd from 12-5PM
Where: Lebanon, TN | South Hartmann Drive

To become a sponsor for this event please contact [email protected] 📧

It’s so important ❤️

Great article to read for back to school kiddos with autism!!

We at Open Arms are here to help you and point you into the right direction! If you have any questions, please feel free to message us!

15 Back to School Tips for Autistic Kids All about autism and school, specifically back to school tips for getting your autistic child ready for school

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We at Open Arms did this survey! We want to encourage you to do the same :)

Community Needs Assessment To take the survey, click the link below that best describes you. If more than one role describes you, select your primary role or the perspective you would like to share from during this survey. You must live or work in Tennessee.

We absolutely love Possible place in Murfreesboro. Please check them out!!!!!!!

Please check out liberty station. They do wonderful things for our community! In Murfreesboro 

Liberty Station: Hope, Purpose, Potential, and FOOD! A special restaurant in Murfreesboro is providing training for those with special needs seeking employment. There are plenty of ways that you can help out and join in on the cause! Plus, their coffee is amazing (Laura couldn't get enough!) Find out how you can get involved at libertystation.com

We absolutely love this page!! Please go check it out!! She posted all the back to school events near Murfreesboro if not in.