Happy Autism Awareness Month From The Fields Center!
Letter From The Director
Dear Fields Center Community,
Spring has sprung! This April while we celebrate Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month I am so grateful to have such an amazing community of people to spend my days. This month includes all sorts of fun activities and events in the broader Western Mass community all around supporting and accepting autistic people. It reminds me too of how our vision and mission at the Fields Center differs from our autism-serving neighbors. For example, at the Fields Center we don’t offer traditional social skills groups, we offer social connection groups. While the difference may seem subtle, I assure you it is intentional. We believe in embracing and supporting neurodiverse and autistic people where they’re at. Offering people a place where they are surrounded by the environments, activities and materials that they enjoy allows for meaningful social connection. Just as there is not one type of autism, there is not one type of support that works for everyone. At the Fields Center we aim to support our community with the respect, care and dedication we all deserve. Happy Autism Month! See you in June.
- Jenn Bogin,
Fields Center Founder/Executive Director
Birthday Parties Come To The Fields Center!
We are so excited to announce that the Fields Center is now opening its doors to host birthday parties! Our facility boast a very unique environment that can help take the pressure and stress off of planning a big day by providing plenty of space and amenities for all to enjoy. Romp around and bounce off the walls with the jellyfish in our sensory room or gather together at the conference table to blow out the candles. Wifi, restrooms, seating, plenty of counter space, and toys are all provided.
Parties are intended of children ages 10 and under with a limit of 12 children per party (and as many adults as you like). The $250 fee includes two hours of party time, plus 15 minutes before and after to set up/take down, and a helpful staff member on deck.
For More Info Please Email: Eliana@fieldscenter.org
The Symbol For Invisible Disabilities: The Sunflower
Not every disability is immediately visible, but all disabilities are worthy of being met with compassion, accommodations, and recognition by those with symptoms. To help bridge this gap and alleviate the burden of diagnosis-divulging to strangers, a universal symbol has been gaining popularity and use for people from all sorts of background with a variety of lifestyles, strengths, and challenges. Some of you may recognize the long green lanyards with bright yellow sunflowers worn around the necks and hanging of the waist of people all over the world. The sunflower has been adopted as a community symbol to signal the presence of a disability that may otherwise go unseen. This allows for a discreet, colorful, and recognizable way to let people know that an individual may need more time, patience, assistance, or understanding when completing task, receiving services, or simply navigating the world.
So keep an eye out for the sunflowers around you!
For More Info Visit Hidden Disabilities
Don't Forget To Check Out Our Amazing Social Connections Groups
D&D Wait-List
Our adventures have become so popular that everyone wants a seat at the table! Unfortunately, the Fields Center currently is lacking any wizards qualified to create an infinite table and therefore we've had to cap off both our children and teens groups. Not to fear though, we might not have more table space- but we do have more nights of the week!
If your teen or child would join us, please reach out to eliana@fieldscenter.org to be added to a wait list.Once we have enough to form a new party, another adventure can get on its way!
Sent to: elena@b-strategic-communications.com
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