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Golden Steps Academy We are a nonprofit Autism Enrichment Organization with a mission to empower children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Decatur,IL.

What an amazing turn out for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk! 💙🧩🎉Thank you to the amazing f...
10/20/2026

What an amazing turn out for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk! 💙🧩🎉

Thank you to the amazing families and community members who attended the walk & shared lots of laughs, Donuts & Hot Cocoa and came along side GSA in support of autism awareness and acceptance. 💙

We were so grateful to have resource tables provided by A Path Forward, Baby TALK Decatur Area Programs and Lighthouse Autism Center! Thank you for all of your support in the autism community & making a difference every day 🧩

Thank you to our amazing sponsors Decatur Memorial Hospital, Sam's Club , First Mid Bank & Trust & Decatur Park District for helping make this event possible!

A special thank you to Two Pressed for providing our Event Shirts & Helping us walk it out in style 💙

Seeing families, community partners, and supporters come together is exactly why we do what we do at Golden Steps Academy. We are so grateful for everyone who showed up, volunteered, donated, or supported us in any way.

we are excited to keep taking steps towards acceptance & awareness with in our community ! 💙 🧩

10/17/2026

IT’S WALK DAY!!

Bundle up, dress warm, and get ready to WALK IT OUT! 👟💙

Today, we’re coming together for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk We’re excited to celebrate our loved ones in the autism community, spread awareness, and enjoy a day filled with love, laughter, and community! 💙

📍 Forsyth Park | Forsyth, IL
📅 TODAY, October 17th
⏰ Check-in begins at 11:30 AM

Grab your jackets, bring your family, and come ready to have some FUN! We can't wait to see everyone! 🧩💙

Resource Vendor Roll Call We are excited to have some amazing community organizations coming alongside Golden Steps Acad...
10/17/2026

Resource Vendor Roll Call

We are excited to have some amazing community organizations coming alongside Golden Steps Academy for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk to share valuable resources for our autism community and bring on the FUN! 🎉

Thank You to our partnering vendors:

💙 A Path Forward
💙 Baby TALK Decatur Area Programs
💙 Lighthouse Autism Center

who will be sharing information about their programs and services, along with fun activities and sweet treats for our participants to enjoy!

We are so thankful for their support and can't wait for our families to connect, learn, and have a great time! 💙🍩

We are sending A special thank you to Decatur Park District for joining us as a Silver Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts...
10/16/2026

We are sending A special thank you to Decatur Park District for joining us as a Silver Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk!

They have generously made an in-kind donation of family activity passes to the zoo, mini golf, and Splash Cove Water Park, valid through the 2027 season! 🎉

We are so grateful for your kindness and support in helping us make this day special for our autism families! 💙

💙 We are excited to recognize Decatur Memorial Hospital as a Platinum Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference...
10/16/2026

💙 We are excited to recognize Decatur Memorial Hospital as a Platinum Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk!

We are truly grateful for your generosity and willingness to invest in our community. Your support helps Golden Steps Academy continue bringing families together, celebrating autism, and creating meaningful moments for those we serve.

Thank you for helping us make this year's walk one to remember! 💙🍩

Sending A special thank you to our local Decatur, IL First Mid Bank & Trust for returning as a Gold Sponsor for our 2nd ...
10/16/2026

Sending A special thank you to our local Decatur, IL First Mid Bank & Trust for returning as a Gold Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk! 🌟

We are so grateful for your continued generosity and commitment to making a difference in our community. It means so much to have partners like First Mid who continue to show up and support our autism families year after year! 💙

We are excited to recognize our local Sam's Club as a Platinum Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism...
10/16/2026

We are excited to recognize our local Sam's Club as a Platinum Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Donuts for a Difference Autism Awareness Walk!

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for coming alongside Golden Steps Academy to support a cause so close to our hearts and make this day special for our autism families. 💙

Hello Facebook Friends and family,We are looking for a few more volunteers in the Areas listed below to assist with our ...
10/11/2026

Hello Facebook Friends and family,

We are looking for a few more volunteers in the Areas listed below to assist with our upcoming Autism Awareness walk.

-Guest Check in
-Face Paint & Activity Stations
-Set Up & Decor

If you are interested in assisting us with this amazing event please click on the link below and share with your friends and family
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Link:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0D45A9A92BA7F4C07-66441369-donuts?useFullSite=false

Sending A very special thank you to Jeff Wright Design Shop for creating our name tags for this year's Donuts for a Dif...
10/11/2026

Sending A very special thank you to Jeff Wright Design Shop for creating our name tags for this year's Donuts for a Difference Autism Walk!

They turned out EXACTLY how we wanted, and the turnaround time was amazing! We shared our vision, and they brought it to life in no time! 💙

Thank you, Jeff Wright, for helping us make this year's walk even more special! 💙🍩

We are 5 days away 🎉 Comment Below who you are walking for 💙🧩

Congratulations to Golden Steps Academy's Very First Graduating Class 💛 🎓 This week was filled with celebration, connect...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to Golden Steps Academy's Very First Graduating Class 💛 🎓

This week was filled with celebration, connection, and reflection as we honored our very first graduating class of Golden Scholars!

This week scholars practiced all of the social skills that they have worked so hard to develop, including communication, turn-taking, emotional regulation, peer interaction, problem-solving, and self-advocacy. Watching their growth has been truly inspiring.

Every certificate earned represents hard work, perseverance, and meaningful progress. We are incredibly proud of each scholar and grateful to the families who trusted us to be part of their journey.

Congratulations, Class of Spring 2026!

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2590 E Federal Drive
Decatur, IL
62526

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