10/28/2026
🎃💜 What an AMAZING evening at our 4th Annual All-Inclusive Trunk or Treat! 🧡🎃
Our hearts are full! Seeing so many children, families, and community members come together for an evening of fun, laughter, and inclusion reminds us exactly why we started this event four years ago.
First, a HUGE thank you to our incredible Kendall Behavioral Solutions (KBS) team! Your hard work, creativity, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond made this evening possible. We are so fortunate to have a team that truly believes in our mission and works so hard to bring it to life.
To our community businesses, organizations, partners, and everyone who hosted a trunk — THANK YOU! Your generosity, time, and enthusiasm helped create a wonderful experience for so many families. We couldn’t do this without you! A special shout out to Lisa Hertler for making our beautiful visuals❤️
To all the families who attended, thank you for spending your evening with us! We know the lines were long at times, and we genuinely appreciate your patience and understanding.
💜 A special thank you to those who showed kindness and compassion when other families needed to bypass the line. For some individuals with disabilities, waiting in long lines, navigating crowds, or managing unfamiliar environments can present significant challenges. Your willingness to recognize and respect the needs of others is exactly what inclusion is all about.
Inclusion doesn’t mean everyone has to participate in the same way. It means everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in a way that works for them.
This year, we continued to build on our efforts to make the event more accessible through sensory-friendly activities, communication supports, visual and tactile accommodations, a calming area, additional helpers, and flexible options for families who needed them.
We know that inclusion looks different for every individual, and while we may not get everything perfect, we are committed to listening, learning, and improving each year.
Because at the end of the day, every child deserves the opportunity to dress up, collect treats, participate in activities, and experience the excitement and magic of Halloween! 🎃
Our goal has never been to create a separate Halloween experience for individuals with disabilities. Our goal has always been to create a Halloween experience where EVERYONE can belong. 💜
Thank you to everyone who helped make this evening so special. Your support, patience, kindness, and compassion are what make events like this possible.
Here’s to continuing to build a community where differences are celebrated, accommodations are respected, and everyone is welcome! 🧡💜
With gratitude,
The Kendall Behavioral Solutions Team
