Arise Special Needs Ministry

03/20/2026

Grab your friends and neighbors!
Everyone is invited to join Irving Bible Church for our annual Easter Fest celebration on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rain or shine! Join us for food, music, games, and an egg hunt — all completely free and no registration necessary. We'll have an indoor sensory-friendly area so that everyone is able to enjoy the event!

03/17/2026

The Free Play Foundation Inc is hosting an inclusive easter egg hunt!

🐰 Join them for a fun, sensory aware event created for children with autism and other disabilities
🐰 Meet the easter bunny, face painting, games and more

🗓️ March 29

Click here to find out more: https://freeplayfoundation.leagueapps.com/events/4901711-easter-egg-hunt?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120238949534640587&utm_content=120238949536050587&utm_term=120238949534990587&utm_campaign=120238949534640587&fbclid=IwY2xjawQNaW1leHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyyzk8gRK2JyaWQRMjhXZWQwendtRWpCbnlPajhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEex4KThM8hhE8KdUGpV2kvn-djV_SngyETO_KiI69KqhSWj76uH68EFTtEXcM_aem_-H5sLBzXdXSuY9CKBxTmiQ

03/17/2026

The Family Thrive Picnic is a free event for families affected by autism and other special needs.

What you can expect:
🧺 Inclusive Indoor Setting
🧺 Cake Walk
🧺 Craft Station
🧺 Yard Games
🧺 Shopping with Funky Finds
🧺 Group Games for All Ages

This is a FREE event but please RSVP here - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/centerforasdfamilyevents/event/familythrivepicnic26/

🗓️ March 27 at 6pm

03/16/2026

Get ready for for the Gator Gala 2026 - "Stars over Texas"

⭐ Join Green Oaks Education for a rootin' tootin' good time with great friends, fun and memories to last a lifetime

🗓️ March 27 @ 6:30pm in Fort Worth, Texas

Click here to register https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/KweDtFE?source_id=8edd1f95-d2fc-460c-a184-58117065139b&source_type=em&c=7EiicR-IKEk3PqQqHYPfxLjxd3VPTTFnXihNLJVCMQHpLg-XKiz1Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=Webiste&utm_medium=Website+Events&utm_campaign=+Gala+Tickets

03/15/2026

The Center for ASD invites you to join them on a tour of the BTX Firehouse!

This event is open to any family affected by autism and other special needs

🗓️ April 25 at 10am

03/11/2026

Platicas Azulesfw is hosting a resource fair in Hurst to help support families and build community

⭐ Local Community Resources
⭐ Therapy and Service Providers
⭐ School and District Support
⭐ Advocacy Organizations
⭐ Family Support Groups

🗓️ April 12 at 11am-3pm

03/10/2026

Join Special Strong for a supportive fitness experience for athletes of all abilities!

This is a fun and engaging fitness class for everyone to have fun!

🗓 March 14 and 21

03/02/2026

Special Needs Resources - March 2026 -

My son struggles with self injurious behavior (ASD level 3). Y'all, it’s pretty intense at times. He leaves marks on his body frequently. One day recently when he was punching his jaw I said, “Treat yourself with gentle hands.” He stopped. He looked at me with a moment of complete clarity and ...

03/01/2026

The IDD Council's Making Connections Disability Resource Fairs bring together the disability resources in our community to one

Attend break out sessions and visit organizations including
✨ Medicaid waivers
✨ Guardianship decision making
✨ College programs
✨ Special needs trusts
✨ Therapy and camp providers
Etc

🗓️ March 7 at 9am-1pm

02/27/2026

At Studio Movie Grill, they have dedicated sensory friendly screening every month. The lights are up, the volume is lowered and everyone is free to move around as they need

This month is Hopper! Be sure to check out the times in the theater closes to you

🗓️ March 14

02/25/2026

Making summer plans and not sure where to start?

Belong Ministry at Highland Park UMC has put together an amazing resource! Check it out by clicking the link below:https://www.hpumc.org/uploads/documents/2026-Summer-Resource-Catalog.pdf

02/25/2026

Belong Special Needs Ministry has a musical theater show performance on March 1!

Spotlight Musical Theatre is a theatre group made up of older teens and adults with disabilities.

🗓️ March 1 at 5pm

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.hpumc.org/events/spotlight-musical-a-slice-of-reality-2