The Arc of El Paso

06/05/2026

🏊‍♀️💙 Swimming Lessons for individuals with Autism & Related Disorders 💙🏊‍♂️

Help your child build confidence, water safety skills, and have fun in a supportive and inclusive environment!

🌊 Swimming Lessons with Mitzy are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism and related disorders through individualized instruction and sensory-friendly teaching techniques.

✨ Benefits Include:
✔️ Individual Attention
✔️ Sensory-Friendly Environment
✔️ Development of Motor Skills
✔️ Fun & Engaging Lessons
✔️ Improved Water Safety & Pool Confidence

📍 Location:
YWCA Pool
1600 Brown Street
El Paso, TX 79902

🕒 Pool Schedule:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

🏡 Have your own pool? Ask about at-home swim lessons!

📞 Register Today!
Call/Text: 915-702-4577
📧 Email: [email protected]

⚠️ Spaces fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today!

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06/03/2026

🌞💦 Summer Splash Pad Meet-Up is Here! 💦🌞

Get ready for a fun-filled day of cool water, sunshine, and great company! Join us for The Arc El Paso's Summer Splash Pad Meet-Up and enjoy a refreshing summer outing with friends and family.

📅 June 19th
📍 Salvador Rivas Jr. Spray Park
🏠 12480 Pebble Hills Blvd
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a smile for a morning of splashing, laughter, and summer fun for everyone!

📞 More Information: 915-564-4978
📧 [email protected]

📝 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/2rz9vzpw

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05/25/2026

Today we stop to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Take a minute out of your day for a moment of silence to remember all those brave men, women and their families. ❤️🤍💙

We are thankful for them. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Sharing information for an upcoming event that Mike Dee's Big Adventure is putting on.

💙✨ You’re Invited! ✨💙
Mike Dee’s Big Adventure Prom "A Night in Paris"
Join us for a magical night of fun, music, and celebration at a FREE prom for youth with special needs and disabilities!
📅 Friday, May 22nd
📍 Be My Guest Event Center
1830 George Dieter
⏰ 7PM

This special evening is all about inclusion, joy, and unforgettable memories. Youth will be celebrated for exactly who they are in a safe, welcoming, and judgment‑free space.
👔👗 Dress to impress
🎶 Dance the night away
💃🕺 Make memories that last a lifetime
🎟️ Free admission for students. $20 for parents/caregivers
Space is limited: Reserve your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-dees-big-adventure-prom-2026-tickets-1988522642754?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Families, caregivers, and supporters are encouraged to attend and help us spread the word

Thank you to our sponsor El Paso Children's Hospital

04/13/2026

Saving money shouldn’t come with a penalty. But saving money can feel impossible when you rely on benefits with strict asset rules.

ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities save, and as of January 1, 2026, you may qualify now even if you didn’t before.

Financial Literacy Month is a good time to understand what this means for you or your family. Swipe for the key takeaways, including who qualifies, what you can use ABLE funds for, and how to open an account.

Everything you need to know, including if you receive Supplemental Security Income, is at the link in the comments below. ⬇️

04/11/2026

Sharing the information for this years Sensory Friendly Comic Con! Thank you to Mike Dee's Big Adventure for putting this together every year.

Join us for our 6th Annual El Paso Comic Con Sensory Friendly Hour! May 3rd at the El Paso Convention Center.

Registration is open and available here:
https://forms.gle/XFr9kcGUXtmqQzry8

Check-in time will begin at 7:30am and sensory hour will begin at 9am. Special thanks to our sponsors El Paso Children’s Hospital, Marathon Petroleum and Vision for El Paso for partnering in our adventure. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/11/2026

💙 Happy National Siblings Day! 💙

Today we celebrate the built-in best friends, the protectors, the teachers, and sometimes… the biggest rivals. Siblings share a bond like no other—one filled with laughter, lessons, patience, and unconditional love.

For siblings of children with disabilities, your role is even more powerful. You learn empathy, advocacy, and strength in ways that shape the world for the better. You are seen, you are appreciated, and you are so important. 💫

Here’s to the moments you share, the memories you’re creating, and the lifelong connection that only siblings understand.

✨ Tag a sibling you love or share a favorite memory below!

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04/03/2026

Autism is a neurological difference that impacts how people experience and interact with the world around them. There is no one way to be autistic.

Some people may need very little support in their daily lives. Others have different strengths, needs, communication styles, or higher support needs.

On World Autism Day, we are sharing a few basics to help break down common assumptions and make space for a better understanding of autism.

04/02/2026

Autism Acceptance Day 💙

Today is about more than awareness—it’s about acceptance, inclusion, and celebrating neurodiversity.

Autism is not something to “fix.” It’s a different way of experiencing the world. When we shift from awareness to acceptance, we:
✨ Embrace unique strengths
✨ Respect different communication styles
✨ Create inclusive spaces where everyone belongs

Let’s move beyond simply knowing about autism—and start valuing and supporting autistic individuals every day.

💬 How you can show acceptance today:
• Listen to autistic voices
• Use respectful, person-centered language
• Be patient and understanding
• Advocate for inclusive schools, workplaces, and communities

💙 Acceptance builds belonging. And belonging changes lives.

04/01/2026

A new executive order on mail ballots and related legislation in Congress put voters with disabilities at real risk of losing access to the ballot. Restrictions on mail ballots push people with disabilities further from the decisions that shape their lives. The answer is to remove barriers to voting, not add new ones.