The Blake Edwards Arts Foundation

11/02/2026

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ADHD Rage Triggers

Sometimes the reaction looks bigger than the trigger because the trigger wasn’t the whole story.

Being rushed, unexpected changes, too much noise, feeling misunderstood or carrying hours of accumulated stress can make emotional regulation much harder for some people with ADHD.

The goal isn’t to excuse hurtful behaviour — it’s to understand the pattern early enough to respond differently.

Which trigger gets you closest to your limit?

10/17/2026

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10/17/2026

We are so excited to partner with The Arc of the United States to host a Wings for All® event on November 7, 2026 at Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Participants will be boarding the aircraft at 7:15pm, but we ask that you arrive at the airport between 5:45pm - 6:00pm to allow ample time to check-in and pass through security.

All individuals 18 and over must have valid government issued photo ID (or other approved documentation (as noted on this website) to pass through TSA Security. If you are unsure if your ID is REAL ID compliant, visit this site to verify. Individuals who do nothave state-issued identification that is REAL ID compliant can still attend the event, but may receive additional screening at TSA checkpoints.

Due to limited space on the plane, 1 individual with a disability is allowed to board the plane with 2 family members/support persons. All individuals attending this event must be pre-registered in order to clear security. Please do not bring anyone to the event who is not pre-registered.

If you have any questions or need assistance with completing this form, please contact Kate O'Dwyer Short at [email protected] or 804-649-8481.

Register today!
Participants: https://fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/jcl49eo13t/index

Volunteers: https://fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/iocqft8ezk/index

10/17/2026

She is a born artist! Keep up the good work, Blake Edwards https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DoJsXd6A6/

10/08/2026

Here's a great art opportunity. Hurry! Ends soon. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DnKdaPdZE/

09/23/2026

NDSS is seeking nominations for the 2026 Collin Lis Humanitarian Award in honor of Collin Lis, a kind and loving 11-year-old boy with Down syndrome. In just 11 years, Collin made a very positive, lifelong impact on his family, his friends, and the Down syndrome community. He was well known for his smile, hugs, unwavering kindness, and ability to brighten others’ days. His small acts of kindness made a difference in the world, and his family and friends remember Collin as a special, unique soul whose spirit will always inspire others. 💙💛

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Nominations are open and will close on October 1st at 11:59 PM
https://ndss.org/collin-lis-humanitarian-award

09/23/2026

https://virginianavigator.org/program/50678/virginia-lifespan-respite-voucher-program

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Lifespan Respite Voucher Program has funding available to provide reimbursement of up to $400 per year per for the primary family caregiver of an individual in need of respite services.

09/17/2026

Way to go En"JOY"ing Ethan!

09/17/2026

📣 The 2026 Autism Community Impact Grant is open!

The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism is proud to partner with incredible likeminded nonprofits doing real, feet-on-the-ground work to help people and families with autism live life to the fullest. This grant supports essential programs and services that create a world where people with autism are included, respected, and actively engaged in their communities.

grant partners are organizations who run programs and projects that reflect our seven key dimensions of being active, educated, employed, social, informed, supported, and safe. The Flutie Foundation proudly supports the full spectrum including those with profound autism, and prioritize traditionally underserved, underfunded, and culturally diverse communities.

Learn more and submit your LOI 👉 https://flutiefoundation.org/helping-communities/autism-community-impact-grant/

⌛Don't wait! Submissions close October 9th.