Have Dreams

03/11/2026

Reminder that Have Dreams has our free virtual support group for parents and caregivers next Wednesday, March 18, at 12pm! To RSVP, please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRBHAdb5PPuQYr4XHxupOhuOF7NLPaP-fWTIJ8Bkv8ucmTqg/viewform

Our next free, virtual support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism meets on March 18 at 12pm. Come and connect with others who are navigating a similar journey! For more information and to RSVP, please click here: https://havedreams.org/free-support

03/05/2026

Thank you to all that participated in our 6th annual Pizza With A Purpose event! Because of your enthusiastic participation, our wonderful sponsors, and the INCREDIBLE generosity of Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream, this year's PWP raised over $10,000 for Have Dreams!

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Promotional Sponsors: Coyne & Company Insurance, MPowered Smiles Orthodontics - Dr. Milena Bulic, Signature Bank, Silver Lining Chiropractic, Baird & Warner - Team Fallico
Social Sponsors: Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary, Chicago Surgical Specialists, Children's Dental World, Neighborhood Remodelers

03/05/2026

Happy to share information about this inclusive book club from our friends at Park Ridge Public Library!

03/04/2026

Check out Painting for Dreams! Get your Early Bird Discount Tickets now for this family-friendly fundraiser! Sale ends Saturday the 7th. https://havedreams.org/events/painting-for-dreams

03/03/2026

Spring Break will be here before you know! Parents and educators: Have Dreams has social stories, count downs, and spring break snapshots you can find in this bundle. And, It’s FREE! You can get it at havedreams.org/downloads

02/25/2026

Educators! Grow your skills. Support neurodivergent learners. Join our live webinars!

Have Dreams is offering a series of interactive professional development webinars designed for educators, related service providersand autism support teams.

Upcoming Topics & Dates
• Using Structured Teaching to Reach Students with Autism: A Guide for Related Service Providers — March 5
• Unlocking Communication: Practical AAC for Real Classrooms — March 12
• Creating Access Through Structure: Reaching Neurodivergent Students in Inclusive Settings: Creative Arts — April 2
• Beyond Graduation: Supporting Student Success Through Transition — May 14

Sign up now: https://havedreams.org/trainings
Learn practical strategies that make a difference in classroom outcomes and student confidence!

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Register here for autism-specific training and educational programs for parents, caregivers and professionals to connect successfully with a person with ASD.

02/24/2026

Our next free, virtual support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism meets on March 18 at 12pm. Come and connect with others who are navigating a similar journey! For more information and to RSVP, please click here: https://havedreams.org/free-support

02/22/2026

Sales close TOMORROW (Monday) at noon for Pizza With A Purpose 2026 - A Holt's Benefit for Have Dreams! Make a difference AND have dinner taken care of? What's not to like!?

When you order a pizza kit, you are making a difference in the lives of the kids, teens and adults with autism that Have Dreams serves. And thanks to the generosity of Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream, 100% of the proceeds goes to Have Dreams, a Park Ridge nonprofit that has served the autism community for 30 years.

Order here and then share with a friend! https://havedreams.org/holts-have-dreams

02/20/2026

We only have 25 pizzas left and sales close on Monday! Make a difference AND have dinner taken care of? What's not to like!?

When you order a pizza for Pizza With A Purpose 2026 - A Holt's Benefit for Have Dreams, you are making a difference in the lives of the kids, teens and adults with autism that Have Dreams serves. And thanks to the generosity of Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream, 100% of the proceeds goes to Have Dreams, a Park Ridge nonprofit that has served the autism community for 30 years.

Order here and then share with a friend! https://havedreams.org/holts-have-dreams

02/19/2026

Fun and easy mid-week dinner prep AND help Have Dreams? WIN-WIN! There are only FIVE days left to order your Pizza With A Purpose 2026!

Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream are donating 100% of the proceeds back to Have Dreams, so that means every dollar you spend helps our programs and services for kids, teens and adults with autism. Order here and make a difference: https://havedreams.org/holts-have-dreams

02/18/2026

Educators! Check out our webinars for March!

Using Structured Teaching to Reach Students with Autism: A Guide for Related Service Providers
Date: March 5
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Price: $75
Live Webinar

Objectives: Better understanding of inclusive practices; Introduction of Structured Teaching Strategies; Use structure teaching methods to improve student engagement; Collaborate with team to create engaging materials to lower student anxiety and overstimulation

Target audience: related service providers

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Unlocking Communication: Practical AAC for Real Classrooms
Date: March 12
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Price: $75
Live Webinar

Communication is not a privilege — it’s a right. This engaging and practical professional development training empowers educators to confidently support students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Target audience: general education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and paraprofessionals

Guest Speaker: Marea Rosedale, M.S., CCC-SLP, with over 10 years of being a Speech Pathologist specializing in working with students on the spectrum.

Learn more and register at havedreams.org/trainings

02/17/2026

Our fundraiser, Pizza With a Purpose, is next week, but orders close on Monday! Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream are generously donating 100% of their proceeds to Have Dreams. That means every dollar you spend helps fund birthday parties, community outings, adapted games and more at Have Dreams!

Here's how it works:
🍕Go to https://havedreams.org/holts-have-dreams and pick out a pizza kit (or multiple!) from Holt's!
🥗 You can also order chopped salads and special seasonal margaritas!🍹
🍨 Every order comes with a choice of sundae kit from Triple Scoop'd!
🚗 Pick up your par baked pizza kits from Holt's and ice cream sundae kits from Triple Scoop'd on February 25.
🍽 Assemble, bake and enjoy your pizzas and sundaes at home!
❤️ Holt's and Triple Scoop'd are donating 100% of their proceeds back to Have Dreams!
Your generosity makes a real impact!

Order here: https://havedreams.org/holts-have-dreams

Special thanks to our Promotional Sponsors: Coyne & Company Insurance • MPowered Smiles Orthodontics - Dr. Milena Bulic • Signature Bank • Silver Lining Chiropractic • Baird & Warner - Team Fallico Social Sponsors: Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary • Chicago Surgical Specialists • Children's Dental World • Neighborhood Remodelers