Empowered Pathways, LLC

04/04/2026

🌟 April is Autism Awareness Month! 🌟

We want to celebrate this month by offering a statewide Autism screening day! On Monday, April 27th, we will be located across the state offering free Autism screenings.
📍 Check out the flyer for locations!
📞 Call today to schedule your child’s screening!

04/04/2026

✨ This is your sign... ✨

At Empowered Pathways, we’re not just showing up to work, we’re showing up to make a difference

Every day, our team brings energy, compassion, and creativity to help children grow, connect, and succeed. And we do it together, supporting each other every step of the way!

If you’re looking for something more than a typical 9–5… this might be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

🌟 Now Hiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
🌟 Training provided + opportunities for growth
🌟 Positive, supportive, team-focused environment
🌟 BCBA locally owned and Operated

Come be part of something meaningful.

📩 Message us or email us today to join our team!
hello@empoweredpathways.com

04/04/2026

If you’ve been meaning to register for our Grounds for Support: IEPs and Advocacy event, this is your reminder to do that today by 6 PM.

This free event is for parents and caregivers who want to better understand the IEP process, learn more about their rights, and feel more confident advocating for their child. Registration closes tonight so our presenter can prepare the correct number of toolkits and we can make final arrangements with A Latte Friends for the coffee cart and with our food plans.

Register here: https://embraceabilitiesms.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/373015

04/02/2026

💙 April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

At Empowered Pathways, we believe in more than awareness. We believe in empowerment, support, and true inclusion.

Every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are.

We are committed to creating environments where children and families feel supported, where strengths are celebrated, and where differences are not just accepted, but embraced.

Acceptance means building a community where everyone belongs.

Together, we can continue to foster understanding, advocate for meaningful support, and empower every individual to thrive.

04/01/2026

This weekend, many of our Empowered Pathways team members showed up in the best way! Volunteering at the Embrace Abilities 2nd Annual Inclusive Egg Hunt!

From start to finish, our team helped create a safe, supportive, and joyful environment where every child could fully participate and feel included. Seeing smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments shared across families is exactly why we do what we do.

It is incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that not only brings passion and excellence into their daily work in the clinic and school settings, but also chooses to give their time on the weekends to serve our community. That level of dedication speaks volumes about who they are, both as professionals and as people. Thank you to Embrace Abilities for letting us be a part of your event!

We are so proud of this team!

Because at Empowered Pathways, inclusion isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live.

03/20/2026

Today we celebrate the heart of what we do!

Happy World Behavior Analysis Day to our amazing BCBAs, RBTs, School and Community partners, and families!

Thank you for your commitment to growth, progress, and meaningful change every day.

02/20/2026

We are excited for tomorrow’s Behavior Basics: Crisis Prevention & De-Escalation Training that we are providing in collaboration with Embrace Abilities at the USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs.

We are honored to provide this training at no cost for 30 participants as part of our shared commitment to increasing access to practical, evidence-informed strategies that promote safety, communication, and positive outcomes across home, school, and community settings.

This training focuses on proactive approaches, recognizing early signs before challenges grow, preventing escalation, responding with confidence and calm, and strengthening trust and connection along the way.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner together to support our community and look forward to a meaningful day of learning and collaboration.

02/19/2026

If you’re registered for our PCM Training this Saturday, here are a few quick details to know before you arrive.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory - Cedar Point Site
300 Laurel Oak Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
We’ll be in Building 8 (per the site map we sent via text).

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Training begins promptly at 9:00 AM

𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: Catered lunch will be served at 12:00 PM

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: A refillable water bottle

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬/𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩: Text (228) 400-8081

Big thank you to Empowered Pathways, LLC for providing the training and USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory for allowing us to use their beautiful venue.

02/03/2026

We are excited for the Krewe of Wonder Mardi Gras ball this Saturday hosted by Embrace Abilities! Will you be there?!?

🎭💜 WE DID IT! Huge thank you to Empowered Pathways, LLC for sponsoring our 15th and final Krewe of Wonder Family Table!

Y’all showed up in a big way. Because of this kind of support, our families get a celebration that feels welcoming, inclusive, and full of joy.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us cross the finish line and make Krewe of Wonder happen.

01/20/2026

We’re thrilled to partner with Embrace Abilities to bring PCM Basic Practitioner Training to caregivers across the Mississippi Gulf Coast at NO COST to the caregivers!

This training focuses on hands-off, practical, preventative, and de-escalation strategies to help caregivers support individuals through everyday challenges with confidence and compassion. We can’t wait to see you all next month!

We’re excited to announce an upcoming Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training for our community, and it’s happening thanks to the generosity of Empowered Pathways, LLC, who has donated the training.

PCM is a 6-hour course that equips caregivers and professionals with practical tools to help prevent crisis situations and respond safely when behaviors escalate, while keeping dignity, support, and inclusion at the center.

We’re also proud to share that our very own Nicki Kopp will be leading the course. Nicki brings a steady, compassionate approach and the kind of real-world experience that makes this training meaningful and approachable.

Official registration will go out this week to everyone who signed up on our course interest list. If you’re on the list and can’t commit, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone on our waitlist.

Empowered Pathways, thank you for making this possible for our families and community.

01/01/2026

Inclusive Family Friendly Mardi Gras Ball on February 7th hosted by Embrace Abilities!

Spots are filling fast!

🎤 “𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐦𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐞𝐞!” 🎶

We’re thrilled to announce that registration for the Krewe of Wonder Mardi Gras Ball is officially OPEN!

Our seating chart has space for 154 guests—once those spots are filled, registration will close. If you register and later realize you can’t make it, please let us know so we can free up your seat for another family.

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Please register here: https://embraceabilitiesms.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/529

𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧—𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝!

Don’t miss out on this magical night—reserve your spot today and get ready to celebrate with the Embrace Abilities community!

Questions? Reach out anytime.

See you at the Ball! 💜💚💛

11/26/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Empowered Pathways! 🧡

During this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to reflect on how incredibly thankful we are for the opportunity to support and serve our clinical clients, their families, and the amazing students and educators within our local schools.

We are also deeply grateful for our wonderful Empowered Pathways team who pour their hearts, knowledge, and dedication into providing high-quality, meaningful, evidence-based services every single day.

This week has been purposeful and inspiring, as our clinic has been closed for professional development. Investing in growth ensures that our clients receive the very best support rooted in current best practices, ethical standards, and a shared drive for excellence. We look forward to reopening next week with renewed energy and strengthened expertise.

From our Empowered Pathways family to yours
🧡 we are grateful,
🧡 we are inspired,
🧡 and we are honored to serve this community.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and connected Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃✨