Birdie Thornton Center

10/05/2026

Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned autism advocate and Colorado State University professor, will speak at UAH on Oct. 8.

09/18/2026

Today's the DAY!

🌊🚗 WASH FOR A CAUSE THIS FRIDAY! 🚗🌊

💦 TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
🐦 BENEFITING BIRDIE THORNTON CENTER

🚗 Bring your car.
🚙 Bring your friend’s car.
🚘 Bring Mom’s car.
🚐 Bring the work van.
😂 JUST BRING A CAR!

📣 SHARE • TAG A FRIEND • COME WASH WITH US!

🚫🚗 CAN’T MAKE IT BUT WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
📲 SCAN THE QR CODE & DONATE! 💙🐦

09/16/2026

🌊🚗 WASH FOR A CAUSE THIS FRIDAY! 🚗🌊

💦 TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
🐦 BENEFITING BIRDIE THORNTON CENTER

🚗 Bring your car.
🚙 Bring your friend’s car.
🚘 Bring Mom’s car.
🚐 Bring the work van.
😂 JUST BRING A CAR!

📣 SHARE • TAG A FRIEND • COME WASH WITH US!

🚫🚗 CAN’T MAKE IT BUT WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
📲 SCAN THE QR CODE & DONATE! 💙🐦

07/31/2026

Did you know that anyone with a disability can obtain an all access pass to every National Park in the country? That pass can also include family members traveling with the card holder. The Carpenter family just had a wonderful Wyoming trip to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.
Find more information here: https://aboutssdi.com/overview-basics/disability-benefits-general/how-to-get-a-national-park-pass-for-disabled?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=VECTOR_Search&utm_campaign=487749496&utm_content=1231454467495942&utm_term=how%20to%20get%20a%20national%20park%20pass%20for%20disabled&msclkid=452fa50691bc19cddb39cf6c8dfda122

07/26/2026

Who doesn’t love doing the conga !!!!!

07/26/2026

We had the best time at our Luau Friday!!!!! Games, crafts , bingo and some good food!! We would like the thank Make -a - way for all their help and to our wonderful staff for making this day so enjoyable for them!!!!

04/03/2026

Happy Easter from the Birdie Thornton choir!!

04/02/2026

We had such a wonderful time!!!!

03/24/2026

Disability Resource Network will be awarding two $1,500.00 scholarships. This scholarship is for graduating seniors with a disability residing in: Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Franklin, Jackson, Limestone, Lawrence, Lauderdale, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, or Winston counties.

Qualifications:

Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Must have a disability

Must be a 2026 graduating High School Senior

Applications open 3/23/2026

Applications due 4/23/2026

Scholarships will be presented at the Sponsor/ Partner Reception in May

Please mail transcripts to 415 E Church Street NW Suite 11 Huntsville, AL 35801 or email to [email protected]

Contact [email protected] if you have any questions

Please see application link below https://forms.gle/HXLb9jZXXB5XzSvVA

03/20/2026

We have had a blast over the last couple weeks. Hope you enjoy the pictures 🙂