We Rock the Spectrum Butler County - Side by Side is a designated play time created specifically for children with special needs and their families. With reduced gym capacity, families can enjoy a calm, supportive environment where children can explore our sensory gym at their own pace, build confidence, develop social connections, and have fun […]
Provides Free somatic mind-body movement classes that include: grounding, self-regulation, and explorative movement expressions through meditative breath, and self-sensing. These sensory-friendly classes support ASD and Neurodiverse friends 16 and up, and their caregivers who are also welcome to join, if they choose. The classes take place on chairs or pillows on the floor. No shoes […]
Adaptive Field Hockey is an inclusive program serving athletes with disabilities of all genders, ages 5–99, and all disability types in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our 5-week season provides a welcoming environment where athletes can learn and enjoy field hockey with adaptive equipment, individualized instruction, and 1:1 support from local high school field hockey players […]
Explore the living world with music! Join us at Frick Environmental Center’s Sensory Trail for a Musical Sensory Walk. This trail features sensory stations for reflection and observation that will be brought to life with live music performed by Azure Family Concerts, a program of Autism Pittsburgh. In this sensory-friendly setting, hear the flowing water, […]
Film Pittsburgh has announced the lineup for the 2026 ReelAbilities festival, which includes a fully accessible virtual festival Sept 4-13, as well as an in-person celebration kicking off the festival with a screening at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse. The ReelAbilities in-person program will showcase a block of 7 short films featuring people with diverse abilities […]
Four Fridays this summer/fall The Michael Mackie Project will roll out our newest program, Next Play. Next Play is a workforce readiness and job placement program designed for transition-aged teens and young adults with disabilities in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. We are proud to partner with Shenot’s Farm for our Summer 2026 pilot program. […]
Experts will explain the PA ABLE Savings Program and Pennsylvania's Work Incentive Programs. 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. Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA), often referred to as benefits counseling, is an essential service […]
Enjoy the majesty of this legendary musical at The Benedum Center, sing along to “Hakuna Matata” and enjoy dinner at Bravo. Register here. For questions or more information, please contact Exceptional Adventures Director Julie Trbovich at jtrbovich@PFQ.org
Band Together Clubhouse
The Perfect Storm Workshop is a free event hosted by Thrive Chiropractic designed to help parents better understand the connection between the nervous system and challenges many kids face today, including ADHD, anxiety, sensory issues, sleep struggles, emotional dysregulation, chronic illness, and more. This workshop helps families connect the dots between stress, development, and health […]
Adaptive Field Hockey is an inclusive program serving athletes with disabilities of all genders, ages 5–99, and all disability types in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our 5-week season provides a welcoming environment where athletes can learn and enjoy field hockey with adaptive equipment, individualized instruction, and 1:1 support from local high school field hockey players […]
Fuel your lunar knowledge! Tour the solar system and marvel at the Moon with Quasi, the robot, in Buhl Planetarium. Experiment with tools scientists use to study objects that are very, very far away, and learn about how cultures around the world have viewed the Moon.