Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Each event is unique to its location, but some cornerstone activities included across all of them are a red carpet entrance complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi, hair and makeup stations, shoeshines, limousine rides, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner, a Sensory Room, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, dancing, and a crowning ceremony where every guest is honored as a King or a Queen.
To attend Night to Shine as an honored guest, you will register through your local host church location and once registered, your local host location will provide all necessary information to you about attending Night to Shine on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Therapeutic Riding lessons are equestrian skill-based lessons for children and adults with IDD to help them reach their full potential. The focus of the lessons is skill development and progression while improving the rider’s physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social skills. Taught by a therapeutic riding instructor, and assisted by volunteers, the private lessons are 1 hour long. As much as possible, the riders participate in pre-mounted and post-mounted horse care.

Every 3rd Friday from 6 – 8 PM, families and individuals are invited to enjoy exclusive access to explore the Museum in a sensory-friendly environment with modified sound and lighting, visit with featured vendors and service providers, and enjoy a Sensory Room generously provided by We Rock the Spectrum.

Tickets are $5 per guest

FREE for children under 2

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

The DSAJ Starz Dance Team season runs January through May. Our Starz compete in local competitions and perform at various events in the community. Boys and girls are both welcome to participate.

For more information email Coach Dani at dani.frei@dsaj.org

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.

MUFASA: THE LION KING enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka--the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny--their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Part of the Elevate30 Social Activities offered by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. Help package boxes for our military! For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Part of the Elevate30 Social Activities offered by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Part of the Elevate30 Social Activities offered by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide.

Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support. At the Best Buddies Champion of the Year celebration, we honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!

Part of the Elevate30 Social Activities offered by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Soul of Adults with Down syndrome, aged 30 and above. This program by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is dedicated to fostering social connections, community engagement, health and wellness, mental enrichment, and daily living skills to support individuals in achieving their full potential. For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org

Part of the Elevate30 Social Activities offered by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. Help package boxes for our military! For more info email sarah.simmons@dsaj.org