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December 11th 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Your Child’s Place Open House (part of Pathways/Fulfilling Milestones)

Come tour our state-of-the-art facility designed for medically fragile children, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about the exceptional care and services we provide. We currently have openings and would love to share how we can support families and children in need. We hope you’ll join us for this special event! Location: 289 North Avenue, Washington PA. For more information call 724-223-7801

December 11th 1:30pm AND 8:00pm (2 Live Events)

ADHD & Behavior – Brain Balance

Have you struggled with your child’s behavior? Do you feel like you don't understand WHY your child is misbehaving? In this FREE webinar, you will learn why ADHD and behavior challenges often go hand in hand. We will dive into what is happening in different systems in the brain to cause these behavior challenges. Identifying WHY your child is struggling with self-regulation is the first step towards making meaningful change for their future! Join us to learn how brain development plays a role in ADHD and behavior challenges and what you can do to build the connections your child needs for success. Registrants will receive a free resource guide!

December 13th 10:00am – 1:00pm

A Magical Visit with “Sensory Friendly” Santa

Looking for a calm, welcoming way to visit Santa this year? Join us for our Sensory Friendly Santa Drive-Thru, a unique holiday experience designed for individuals who prefer a quieter, low-stimulus environment. Sensory Santa events offer softer sounds, a slower pace, and a gentle atmosphere so every guest can enjoy a magical moment with Santa — without the overwhelm. Stay cozy in your car, wave to Santa, pick up a treat bag, and enjoy a relaxed holiday drive-thru experience! This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. To help us plan smooth traffic flow and make sure we have enough treat bags for all, please register for a specific drive-thru time slot. Location: Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd.
Reserve Your Time Slot: https://calendly.com/cranberrysunriserotary/sensory-santa

Questions? cranberrysunriserotary@gmail.com

Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Cranberry Township Sunrise and Cranberry Township — bringing inclusive holiday joy to our community.

December 14th 2:00pm-5:00pm

Band Together Open Mic & Christmas Party

Registration Required - Reclamation Community Center 2456 Tilbrook Rd, Monroeville

December 14th – 18th

Holidays in New York City, NY with Exceptional Adventures

Exceptional Adventures takes you on a scenic train ride to the Big Apple. Guests will enjoy all the holidays have to offer, including The Lion King on Broadway, shopping and delicious dining. Register here: https://exceptionaladventures.org/adventures/

December 15th 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn About PA ABLE and ABLE Age Expansion

The PA ABLE Savings Program gives individuals with qualified disabilities a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. Some of the topics we will discuss include: eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, the federal and state tax benefits, ABLE Age Expansion, and how PA ABLE interacts with important benefits. If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please contact us at info@paable.gov Register

December 16th 6:30pm -7:30pm

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation’s smart home technology webinar, Real-Life Stories: Building a Comfortable Smart Home

This year we will hear from Kirby Smith and Suria Nordin. In July of 2014, Suria, suffered a spinal cord injury that resulted in quadriplegia. Kirby found the technology being offered to improve her life was outdated, expensive, and very limited due to customizations. Suddenly, simple everyday things were challenging. They solved those issues and July of 2015 formed a company to bring these solutions to an underserved population. SunKirb Ideas, LLC offers affordable off-the-shelf consumer-based solutions through technology to give those with disabilities and unique challenges the ability to be more independent and have more control of their environment. This enabled people to control the lights, temperature, turn on and off alarms, control their doors, control music and entertainment, see and communicate remotely, and control the televisions (including the cable box, TiVo, Netflix, and Hulu) using voice commands. In the past two years, Suria and Kirby took on another huge project, expanding their existing home to include the other side of their century-old rowhome in Old City, Philadelphia. This project provided the opportunity to design and build their newly renovated space to take advantage of the latest smart home technology and other assistive technology to create an updated comfortable and accessible home for both of them. Suria and Kirby will share their extensive knowledge and experience in designing and building a smart home for accessibility, safety, independence, and comfort. If you require any accommodations other than those listed above, please email Wendy Davis at wdavis@patf.us. Follow PATF on social media to learn more about assistive technology during our AT Awareness campaign. https://bit.ly/2025BuildingAComfortableSmartHome

Registration required. ASL interpretation, captioning and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

December 17th 12:00pm

Strategies for SSI, Medicaid, & Special Needs Trusts – Virtual

Fiffik Law Group - Planning for the future of a loved one with special needs involves balancing financial stability with eligibility for essential government benefits. In this webinar, Fiffik Law Group Attorney Kevin Frankel will explain the rules and strategies that help families protect assets, preserve benefits, and plan for long-term care needs.

• SSI Criteria and Financial Restrictions

• Medicaid Criteria and Financial Restrictions

• What is a Special Needs Trust (SNT) and How to Create One

• What is an ABLE Account and Their Role in Benefit Planning

• Case Studies: Managing Inheritances for Those with Special Needs or Receiving Government Benefits

• Estate Planning Tips for Special Needs Individuals and Caregivers

Who Should Attend: Parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, estate planning professionals, and anyone seeking to better understand SSI, Medicaid, and special needs planning. Register here: https://www.fiffiklaw.com/event-details/protecting-assets-securing-care-strategies-for-ssi-medicaid-and-special-needs-trusts-2025-12-17-12-00

December 30th

New Year’s Eve, Eve Party with Exceptional Adventures

Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown

Ring in 2026 with Exceptional Adventures. We’ll have great food (sit down dinner), music and dancing with DJ Rick, photo booth, door prizes and more!

Jan. 2nd, Feb 9th, & Mar. 9th 5:00pm–7:00pm

SibShop

SibShop is an opportunity for children (ages 8-13) who have siblings with serious or chronic problems and/or developmental needs to gain peer support as well as education while having fun. Siblings of children with special needs play a lifelong role in their sibling's journey. SibShop helps these siblings process their feelings, connect with others, and build skills that support them today and into the future.

Location: LaRoche University, 9000 Babcock, Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA. 15237

Cost: $30 per workshop (dates listed above), $180 for entire program, additional children $140 for entire program. Contact Daria Durny at ddurny@elliementalhealth.com

January 11th 2:00pm-5:00 pm

Live Autism Friendly Open Mic @ Band Together Clubhouse

378 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA (in Moondog's)

January 5th 7:00pm – 8:00pm

RMU Trees Network -Supports Coordination Parent/Family Meeting

Let’s talk about Supports Coordination (SC). SCs provide case management to eligible people in PA with intellectual disabilities, autism, developmental disabilities, and medically complex conditions. We will learn more about their function, the importance of building a relationship, and planning an Individual Support Plan (ISP). Anyone interested in learning more can register for the meeting by contacting Vicki Donne at donne@rmu.edu or Deanna Hiltz at hiltzd@rmu.edu or registering at Google Registration (https://forms.gle/CHQXqB5FSLioE3np8) Upon registration, registrants will be sent a Google Meets calendar invitation.

January 13th - March 26th (Tuesdays or Thursdays) 4:00pm-6:00pm

Open Up Yoga Club

Students will participate in an engaging yoga class, play imaginative games intended to promote mindful social interactions, and make crafts they can use to help support a mindfulness practice at home. This is a smaller group setting with no more than 12 students, and is located in our yoga studio in Lawrenceville. Our staff is trained at making this program accessible for students.

https://www.open-up.org/club-camp

January 31st 10:00am – 3:30pm

2026 Winter Virtual Family Retreat – PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance

Join us for a mid-winter's day full of fun, great conversations and an amazing talent show. Get more information and/or register here: https://patsainc.org/events/ts-family-retreat/

February 8th 2:00pm-5:00 pm,

Live Autism Friendly Open Mic @ Band Together Clubhouse

378 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA (in Moondog's)

Virtual Book Club for Kids - Starting February 2026

RMU Trees Network

We have picked the book Hacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a D-Kid by Gea Meijering for our next book club. Hacking the Code is a relatable illustrated chapter book that highlights the journey of Kees, a child with dyslexia whose perseverance, creativity, and friendships help him discover his own strengths. Kees is good at science experiments, fixing things that are broken, making friends, and especially pulling clever pranks. However, due to his dyslexia, his spelling and writing aren’t exactly his strengths. One prank goes too far and Kees finds himself punished with the worst assignment ever - writing an essay about the hardest thing he’s ever done. Kees must figure out how to tell his story and discover why his way of thinking is something to be proud of. Join us to read about Kees as he navigates school, activities, and friendships. This book is recommended for children ages 8-12 but is a great read for all ages. We will meet for four weeks virtually Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. A hard copy of the book will be provided to all participants who register by Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Sign up by emailing Deanna Hiltz at hiltzd@rmu.edu

April 9th 7:00 pm,

Live Autism Friendly Open Mic – Mars Area Middle School

1775 Three Degree Rd, Mars, PA