Ayr Days

Check out Ayr Days at Mount Ayr Square!

Preventing Childhood Injury Conference 

Preventing Childhood Injury Conference

The conference will be held on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at the Educational Research Center at Iowa Methodist Medical Campus.

NAMI Parent Navigator Support Group

NAMI Parent Navigator Support Group: Sundays 3:30PM-5:00PM via Zoom

http://www.polkdecat.com/Parent%20Navigator%20Support%20Group-11-15.pdf

Autism Speaks Iowa Resource Fair

Autism Speaks Iowa Resource Fair, August 27, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., I-Cubs Stadium- Des Moines

Head to the I-Cubs Stadium on August 27th for an autism resource fair! Gain valuable information and learn about the resources available in Iowa! For a printable flyer and more information, click here.

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Iowa State Fair Sensory-Friendly Morning

Iowa State Fair Sensory-Friendly Morning, Wednesday, August 16, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Iowa State Fairgrounds- Des Moines

Enjoy the Iowa State Fair with special sensory friendly accommodations including mitigation of noises as much as possible, designated educational areas, and trained volunteers. A complete list of Sensory-Friendly Morning activities is available at www.iowastatefair.org. Sensory-Friendly Morning is presented by ChildServe and morning programming is sponsored by Drake University.

https://www.iowastatefair.org/media/news-releases/sensory-friendly-morning-at-the-iowa-state-fair-presented-by-childserve

2023 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Education Conference and 35th Annual Live and Silent Benefit Auction

SAVE THE DATE!

2023 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Education Conference

and 35th Annual Live and Silent Benefit Auction

Friday, October 27, Sheraton West Des Moines

Save the date for the 2023 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Education Conference and 35th Annual Benefit Auction both being held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel West Des Moines. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updated information and registration details!

https://autismia.com/event/2023-fall-conference-and-resource-fair/

Challenges in Providing Support to Caregivers of Autistic Children: A Social Worker’s Perspective

Check out this webinar on helping providers learn about treating kiddo’s who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Webinar is on Thursday, August 10th from noon-1pm. To learn more information and register: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HwJoxRzeT6iCuL85VgfebA#/

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Dialogues

Check out the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Dialogues at the Mainframe Studios in Des Moines to discuss the issues LGBTQ+ populations face and the strengths LGBTQ+ people bring to Des Moines. Thursday, July 27th at 10am-12pm. Mainframe Studios (900 Keosaqua Way, Des Moines).

Ankeny Strong Together We Stand Event

Ankeny Strong – Together We Stand community free event! August 5th 12PM-8PM.
Fun, games, food, information for job seekers!
If you are interested in a vendor booth, please contact FOCUSS at 515focussinc@gmail.com.