Stafford Autism Resources

04/18/2026

04/15/2026

04/06/2026

🎶🌞 Picnic in the Park is Back in ONE MONTH! 🌞🎶

Hosted by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events, this FREE concert series is made possible by our wonderful sponsors. It’s the perfect opportunity for visitors and residents alike to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors in historic downtown Fredericksburg while listening to live, local entertainment.

🗓May & June 2026
📍1401 Memorial Park
⏰Tuesdays | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Bring a picnic lunch, a blanket, and the kids, or grab lunch from one of our park vendors while you enjoy the sunshine with friends and co-workers.
Free admission, all are welcome! Come relax, enjoy the music, and spend your Tuesday afternoons with us in the park. 🎵🌳

04/02/2026

On World Autism Awareness Day, we'd like to remind Virginians of our ✉️ Blue Envelope Program. ✉️

Blue envelopes inform police officers that a driver is on the spectrum. This can inform the officer and help decrease the stressfulness of interactions between individuals with autism and the police.

They also act as a storage place for all the resources that the driver may need in the case of an interaction.

Envelopes are available at DMV Customer Service Centers across Virginia.

04/02/2026

Need carrots?

Easter blessings to all! We are open until 4pm today for you to come get your food and fresh produce for the Easter Bunny! Our goal every day is to SERVE dignity- one meal at a time!

04/02/2026

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day 💙

It may seem like a small thing…
just wearing blue.

But for so many families,
it means being seen.
being understood.
being accepted.

👉 Autism isn’t always visible
👉 Kindness is always powerful

Today, we wear blue
for the children who feel overwhelmed
for the parents who fight silent battles
and for a world that is still learning to understand

💙 Wear blue.
💙 Show you care.
💙 Choose understanding over judgment.

🙏 If you support autism awareness, please share
You never know who needs to feel seen today.

04/01/2026

03/30/2026

Looking for a weekly online social group where your young person can connect with like-minded peers and feel understood?

I CAN® Online programs create a safe, supportive space where autistic and neurodivergent young people can build confidence, friendships, and social skills, through their special interests.

Cycle 2 is now open for enrolments!

✔ Interest-based groups that spark real engagement
✔ Autistic-led mentoring from lived experience
✔ Small groups for meaningful connection
✔ Flexible participation—be yourself, your way
✔ Ages 7–22
✔ NDIS-friendly

📅 Running April 27 – June 5
💻 Join from the comfort of home via Zoom

More info: https://icannetwork.online/online/group-cycles/

Enrol now: https://icannetwork.tfaforms.net/5072098

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

Do you have questions about special education or disability services in Virginia? Need help navigating IEPs, 504 plans, or understanding your child’s rights at school?

PEATC - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center is offering Community Office Hours right here in Fredericksburg!

This is a chance to talk one-on-one with a PEATC Family Support Specialist, ask questions, and get reliable, parent-centered guidance in a relaxed setting. Appointments are optional—you can call or text ahead to reserve a time, or just stop by during office hours.

📍 disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

📅 Monday, March 23rd, 2026
⏰ 9:15 am – 10:45 am

👤 Meet with: Anna Barrett, PEATC Family Support Specialist
📞 Call or text to schedule (optional): 703-559-7229

🌐 More info: peatc.org | partners@peatc.org

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator supporting a child with a disability, this is a great opportunity to get trusted information and support.

03/30/2026

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