Cindy Haber Center, Inc.

09/01/2026

Have a child or youth with autism (birth–20) or work with children and youth with autism?

VitAL and the Alabama Department of Mental Health are gathering input on strengths, barriers, and ways to improve autism services in Alabama.

Your voice matters! 💙

📅 Please respond by September 15, 2026.

Scan the QR code or visit the link to learn more and get involved: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a000a10e497db091264257b2071f17

08/30/2026

FREE Autism Webinar Series 💙
VitAL is hosting a FREE webinar series focused on proactively addressing behavioral challenges in autism spaces using evidence-based, collaborative approaches.

📅 September 3, 10, 17 & 24
🎓 CEUs available for Social Work, Counseling & Nursing

Open to providers, professionals, parents & community members.

Scan the QR code to register or visit the link: https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal10a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=30&wp=952&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=UOFASW&rf=&pn=0

08/21/2026

Planning for a Full Life After High School 💙

What does meaningful transition planning look like for a young person with a disability—and how can families help make sure their voice is at the center of that plan?

Join us August 28 for the South Alabama Transition Summit for Caregivers and hear from Katrina Wellborn, APEC/IFTW, as she presents:

🎓 “Special Education Transition: Planning for a Full Life”

This session will explore:
✨ Why transition planning matters
✨ Transition assessments and measurable postsecondary goals
✨ How the IEP can help guide life after high school
✨ Collaboration among students, families, schools, and adult service agencies
✨ Building self-advocacy and self-determination skills
✨ Helping youth understand their strengths, make informed choices, set goals, and take an active role in planning their future

Transition planning is about more than what happens after graduation—it’s about helping young people build the skills, confidence, and support they need to create a full life of their own choosing.

📅 August 28
📍 South Alabama Transition Summit for Caregivers

Come learn, connect, and leave with practical information to help support the next chapter. 💙

Alabama Parent Education Center

08/21/2026

08/13/2026

🍕🍦 A sweet time for special needs family ice cream and pizza social hosted by SHOW Baldwin & sponsored by Sweet Meltdown Daphne🍦🍕

We’re SO excited to bring our SHOW Baldwin community together for a fun afternoon of pizza, ice cream, friendship, and connection!
Join us on August 20th from 4–6 PM at Sweet Meltdown in Daphne for our Ice Cream & Pizza Social!

Pizza and ice cream will be provided, so all you need to bring is yourself and your appetite!

📍 Sweet Meltdown Daphne�25325 US-98 E, Daphne, AL�📅 August 20th�⏰ 4–6 PM
✨ PLEASE RSVP/sign up here [bit.ly/icecreampizzasignup] so we can get an accurate headcount for food! ✨

This event is specifically for individuals with disabilities and their families/caregivers within the special needs community. Our goal is to create a fun, welcoming space where our families can connect, make friends, and simply enjoy being together.

We can’t wait to see everyone for an afternoon full of sweet treats, good food, and even sweeter friendships! 🥰🍦🍕

Thank you to Sweet Meltdown for sponsoring this special event and helping us make it possible!

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Introducing our first ever “FAMILY DAY”! Register now for this exciting event to prepare for the road ahead! *See comments for the Registration link. If you have a family member with a loved one ages 14 & up…we have a SPECIAL DEAL just for you! Don’t miss this action packed special event curated with you in mind! One day set aside during the Alabama Disability Conference in Auburn at THE HOTEL just for families! You’ll get plenty of networking opportunities with industry professionals who will bring information, resources and tools to present to you. One ticket covers up to 2 people! *Ask about our volunteers available ready to support and engage with your child while you attend presentations and learning sessions. You’ll learn about strategies necessary to support your teen or young adult with the skills that lead to independent living, employment, postsecondary education and training programs, SSI & Medicaid & CMS waiver benefits, as well as various recreational and social opportunities available in your area. Adulting can be hard…we’re here to help! Register Now!