Accessibility Bridge Corporation

08/06/2026

Registration is full! Thank You, Community!

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response to our Sensory Friendly Day at Idlewilde Farm! Because of your support, this event has officially reached its capacity.

To ensure we provide the calm, welcoming, and sensory-friendly experience our families expect, attendance is limited. This allows us to reduce crowds, provide appropriate accommodations, and create an environment where everyone can enjoy the day comfortably.

Please note: Entry to the event and participation is limited to individuals and families who registered through Eventbrite and received a confirmation email. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or unregistered guests.

If you were unable to register, we encourage you to join the Eventbrite waitlist. If spaces become available, they will be offered to individuals on the waitlist in the order they signed up.

We understand that some families may have hoped to attend without registering. Unfortunately, because attendance is intentionally limited to support the sensory-friendly nature of the event, we will only admit guests with a confirmed Eventbrite registration. Thank you for helping us maintain an inclusive and comfortable experience for all of our registered families.

If you missed this event, don't worry, this is just the beginning! Accessibility Bridge is committed to creating more inclusive, sensory-friendly experiences throughout our community.

Stay connected so you don't miss our next event:

🌐 Website: www.accessibilitybridge.com
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Thank you for your enthusiasm, your support, and for helping us create spaces where everyone can belong. We look forward to welcoming our registered guests this weekend and hope to see many more of you at future Accessibility Bridge events.

07/30/2026

One Week Away! A Farm Day Designed for Every Family.

If you've ever skipped a community event because you were worried it would be too loud, too crowded, too overwhelming, or simply not welcoming, this event was created with your family in mind.

Accessibility Bridge is proud to partner with Idlewilde Farm to host a FREE Sensory Friendly Day where families can enjoy the farm in a supportive, inclusive environment.

🐐 Meet friendly farm animals
📖 Story Time
💦 Water Play
🚒 Visit a Fire Truck
🎁 Prizes
🛝 Playground Fun
🌿 Open space to explore at your own pace

Throughout the event, Accessibility Bridge will provide sensory-friendly supports.
Whether your child loves to jump right in or prefers to observe from a distance, every way of participating is the right way.

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Idlewilde Farm
8710 Idlewilde Farm Place
La Plata, MD

🎟️ FREE Admission
Registration is required because space is limited.

👉 Register today: https://accessibilitybridge.com/events-calendar

Please help us reach more families by sharing this post. You never know who has been waiting for an event like this.

06/28/2026

This is such an amazing resource.

Download Sesame Street’s first AAC board featuring core vocabulary and beloved characters.

Sesame Street’s first AAC board features core vocabulary and beloved characters.

06/02/2026

We love these types of stories!!!
Ben Carter, a 14-year-old boy from Devon, England, had severe autism and could not speak. Since he was two years old, he would only drink from one specific blue Tommee Tippee cup with two handles. It was the only cup he trusted.

The problem was that the cup had been discontinued more than 20 years earlier. As Ben’s last replacement cup started wearing out, his family became worried. Ben refused to drink from any other cup. In fact, he had already been taken to the hospital twice because he became dehydrated after refusing other cups.

Desperate for help, Ben’s father, Marc Carter, posted a photo of the cup on social media. He explained that his son would rather go to the hospital than use a different cup. The post quickly spread across the internet and was shared thousands of times. People from different countries searched their homes and sent old cups to the family.

The story soon reached Tommee Tippee, the company that originally made the cup. Determined to help, the company searched for the original mould used to make it. Amazingly, they found the mould at their factory in China.

Tommee Tippee then produced 500 identical blue cups and gifted them to Ben and his family in December 2016. Marc said receiving the cups felt even better than winning the lottery.

The story touched many people around the world. Marc also used the attention to raise awareness about autism, reminding people that every autistic child is different and has unique needs.

05/27/2026

Sharing a great opportunity to provide your input in EXPRESS Study: Seeking Caregivers of Minimally-Speaking or Non-speaking Autistic Individuals Ages 8 and Older. This study will be ending June 1st.

This study is for caregivers of minimally-speaking or non-speaking autistic children or adults. Caregivers must understand sufficient English to complete the online study. The person you care for must be aged 8 and older, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and currently be non-speaking or minimally-speaking. This study is fully online. The goal of this study is to understand communication methods used by non-speaking and minimally-speaking individuals on the autism spectrum.

Disclaimer:
- This study is unpaid.

Benefits:
- Increasing the knowledge of different communication styles of minimally-speaking and non-speaking autistic individuals.
- Increase the understanding of the challenges, benefits, and usefulness of different communication methods among this group.

If you are interested in participating or learning more, you can:
- Email [email protected] (express underscore study at drexel dot edu)
- Text or call (215) 571-3291

04/30/2026

Autism acceptance is more than a month, it’s a mindset. Together, we can shift what community support looks like.

Our mission is simple: build bridges of understanding, support, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Curious about what we do? Visit https://accessibilitybridge.com/

04/28/2026

Autism isn’t something to “fix”, it’s something to value. This month, and always, we champion acceptance over awareness.

04/23/2026

Happy World Book Day, bookworms!

Today's the day we celebrate getting lost in a good story. , It's a global celebration of reading, authors, and books, held annually on April 23 to promote literature. So, grab a cup, get cozy, and check out our resource page for some awesome reads about autism - from fiction to non-fiction, and even some kiddie books!

https://accessibilitybridge.com/library-resources

04/17/2026

Autism is not one-size-fits-all. Every person brings unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives. That’s the beauty of neurodiversity.

04/15/2026

Autism acceptance is more than a month—it’s a mindset. And together, we can shift what community support looks like.