2020 Holiday Gift Card Assistance Program
2020-10-09 08:00 - 2020-10-30 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Autism Pensacola is proud to partner with the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (ASDF) to help provide holiday gift cards to families caring for a loved one on the autism spectrum in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Applications must be completed and include a letter explaining your financial need and a letter of recommendation from a school, therapy center, or other outside agency. All applications must be hand-delivered or mailed to our office and received on or before Friday, October 30th.
Please click here to download the Holiday Gift Card Application

October 2020 Cooking Class
2020-10-13 18:00 - 19:30
Autism Pensacola is sponsoring a cooking class at SoGourmet in downtown Pensacola for adults (18+) on the autism spectrum.
Theme: Octoberfest! Attendees will be making beer-cheese with pretzels from scratch and cooking beer-braised bratwurst.
Date: Tuesday, October 13th
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 407-D South Palafox St.
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Registration is $25 per person.
Limited to the first 10 paid registrants.
Must RSVP no later than October 10th.
Questions: Contact the API office at (850) 434-7171 or email shanan@autismpensacola.org.
https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z1miyq1806mbx0l/https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z1miyq1806mbx0l/

Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru for Special Needs Families
2020-10-31 00:00 - 13:00
Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 11 AM to 1 PM for an exciting Halloween event. Drive your family through our fleet of Trunks to collect goodies along the way. Tickets are limited to the first 100 cars that are registered by clicking the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-drive-thru-for-special-needs-families-tickets-126094958415

Project Lifesaver Battery Change
2020-11-02 15:30
November battery change for Project Lifesaver participants will be held on Monday, November 2nd from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at our office.

Polar Express Drive Thru
2020-12-05 11:00 - 13:00
We are hosting a Polar Express Drive-Thru for all special needs families in our community. As you drive your family through the polar express, you will visit decorated stops along the way to collect holiday-themed goodies to take home with you.
Wave to Santa Claus from the safety of your vehicle and drop a letter to Santa in the mailbox as you approach the exit.
Each vehicle registered will only receive 1 entrance ticket to drive thru the event. All passengers must remain inside the vehicle while circling through the parking lot.
Have questions, please contact Shanan Chason at (850) 434-7171 or by email at shanan@autismpensacola.org.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polar-express-drive-thru-for-special-needs-families-tickets-130022022369

Autism Pensacola's Annual Meeting
2020-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
Check out our year in review and details on what we have planned for our 2021 members! Be sure to register here for the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvduGupjMsEtf8UZSgdSNOVFxTvf3cOXE3

Movie Night at the Wahoo's!
2020-12-11 17:30 - 20:00
Join API at the Blue Wahoos Stadium on Friday, December 11th for an exciting outdoor movie event for special needs families and their friends. The night’s featured presentation will be Toy Story. Gates open at 5:30 PM, the movie will begin at 6 PM.
Autism Pensacola members will receive 1 complimentary entry ticket into the stadium. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Event entry ticket: $6.00 pp
Concession Style Meal Combo: $10.00 pp
Entry & Dinner: $15.00 pp
https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/zmiy8ym0jegoqi/

Connecting the Pieces - Caregiver Support Chat
2021-01-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-10 20:00 - 21:00
Make your connection with other families and caregivers who understand the unique lives of caring for someone on the autism spectrum. Join us from the comfort of your home every other Wednesday at 8 PM. Registration is required in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcu6ppjooGdRMyH-Svq9PZjsxsdhPqQMk

Kids for Camp Informational Meeting
2021-02-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join us virtually on Thursday, February 24th at 6 PM to kick off our Kids for Camp application period. Registration in advance is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86890023283?pwd=[REDACTED]

Cooking Class for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
2021-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | SoGourmet, 407-D South Palafox St., Pensacola, FL, 32502
Autism Pensacola is sponsoring a cooking class at SoGourmet in downtown Pensacola for adults (18+) on the autism spectrum.
Theme: Chinese New Year Dishes
Date: Tuesday, February 9th
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 407-D South Palafox St.
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Registration is $25 for Autism Pensacola Members and $35 for Non-Members.
Limited to the first 10 paid registrants.
Must RSVP no later than February 6th
Register here: https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z16cab2m1iyx1qe/

Cooking Classes for Adults on the Spectrum
2021-03-09 18:00 - 19:30
Autism Pensacola is sponsoring a cooking class at SoGourmet in downtown Pensacola for adults (18+) on the autism spectrum.
Theme: Luck Of The Irish – Sheppard’s Pie
Date: Tuesday, March 9th
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 407-D South Palafox St.
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Registration is $25 for Autism Pensacola Members and $35 for Non-Members.
Limited to the first 10 paid registrants.
Must RSVP no later than March 5th
https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z4qyl2212vvch8/

Virtual Caregiver Support Chat
2021-03-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-03-24 20:00 - 21:00
Join us every other Wednesday evening at 8 PM for an opportunity to connect with one another while we discuss the unique challenges and victories that come along with caring for a loved one on the autism spectrum. Registration is required in advance to get the login information for the virtual meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcu6ppjooGdRMyH-Svq9PZjsxsdhPqQMk

Cooking Class for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
2021-04-06 18:00 - 19:30 | SoGourmet, 407-D South Palafox St., Pensacola, FL, 32502
Reserve your spot here: https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z11ug2c7046bbpw/

Not a 2021 Autism Pensacola Member? Get yours now: https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/m8gfdb81m3ghif/

Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2021-04-07 20:00 - 21:00
Join us every other Wednesday from the comfort of your home for a chance to connect with other caregivers of a loved one on the autism spectrum.
Register in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcu6ppjooGdRMyH-Svq9PZjsxsdhPqQMk

Autism Pensacola Member Respite
2021-04-10 10:30 - 13:30
April 10th is our next 2021 Autism Pensacola Member Respite event. Members with a Household-level ($50 Annually) or higher qualify for monthly respite!

Renew your membership here: https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/m8gfdb81m3ghif/
Sign up for respite here: https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z1jrme6j1dlx3m5/

Connecting the Pieces Caregiver Support Chat
2021-04-21 20:00 - 21:00
Join us every other Wednesday for a virtual caregiver support group at 8 PM. Connect with other families who understand the unique challenges and celebrations of caring for a loved one on the autism spectrum.
Registration is required in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcu6ppjooGdRMyH-Svq9PZjsxsdhPqQMk

Autism Awareness Night with the Ice Flyers!
2021-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St., Pensacola, FL, 32502, United States
Join API at the Ice Flyers game on Saturday, April 24th, 7:05 p.m. in The Hangar – Pensacola Bay Center. We will have information tables available and a sensory room if you need a break. Tickets are available for purchase by clicking the link below:

Get Game Tickets

Buy Autism Pensacola Game Night T-Shirts

Purchase Customizable Ice Flyer Jerseys

Bid on Local Personalities & Autism Pensacola Reps Jerseys
#2
Brooke Richardson (local personality)
#4
Roy Jones Jr. (local professional athlete)
#7
Our Executive Director (API executive director)
#21
Joe Caveney (former Ice Flyer)
#22
Laura Hussey (local personality)
#27
Rocky Parra (API board treasurer)
#29
John McLean (former Ice Flyer)
#33
Jared Willets (local personality)
#47
Dan Buccella (former Ice Flyer)
#55
Mallory Studer (API board chairwoman)
#59
Ice Flyer Maverick
#70
Joe Webb (API board member & Ice Flyer theme night dreamweaver)
#96
Paul Chestnutt (local personality)
#98
Fred Robbins (local professional athlete)
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Big Moose (local personality)

Autism Pensacola Member Respite
2021-05-08 10:30 - 13:30
Our next member respite event will take place on Saturday, May 8th at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. Respite drop-off begins at 10:30 AM and participants must be picked up no later than 1:30 PM. It is recommended that participants have a packed lunch or bring drinks and a snack to have on hand during respite. If your child has a preferred item that they would like to bring, please be sure to label those items with their name. Respite available to the first 12 families that register.

Register here: https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z195z0ok0fwm279/

Caregiver Support Chat
2021-09-02 10:00 - 11:30
Join us on Thursday, September 2nd in our office at 10 AM for the Caregiver Support Chat. Connect with other families that understand the unique celebrations and challenges of caring for a loved one on the autism spectrum. Light refreshments will be available for participants.

Project Lifesaver Battery Change
2021-09-13 15:30 - 18:30
Monthly Project Lifesaver participants meet at our office from 3:30 to 6:30 PM for device maintenance.

MOMO @ SoGo - A Cooking Class for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
2021-09-14 18:00 - 19:30
Meals On My Own meets every month for an evening full of fun cooking creations. For the month of September, participants will learn how to make Chicken Alfredo alongside a talented chef at So Gourmet. Cost is $25 for Autism Pensacola members and $35 for non-members. Only 10 spots are available, so reserve your spot today!
https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/z1wt9h4i1mptfct/

Caregiver Support Chat
2021-09-16 17:30 - 19:00
Join us at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church for our monthly evening support chat from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Support chat will be held in Building A, Room 106. Light refreshments will be available and free childcare for those who sign up below.
Childcare Registration: https://form.jotform.com/212315222912039

Grandparents of Autism Pensacola (GAP)
2021-09-17 10:00 - 11:30
Connect with the Grandparents of Autism Pensacola for their monthly support group every 3rd Friday of each month. Meetings are held at our office (10001 N. Davis Hwy, Bldg 1, Pensacola, FL 32514) at 10 AM.

Game Night at Autism Pensacola
2021-09-17 18:00 - 20:00
We are hosting our first ever Game Night for Adults on the Autism Spectrum every 3rd Friday of each month from 6 to 8 PM. Registration is required to attend.
https://form.jotform.com/212425902027043

Holiday Gift Card Program - Application Period Open Now!
2021-10-01 08:00 - 2021-11-01 17:00
The 2021 Holiday Gift Card Program is now accepting applications until Monday, November 1st.

Download the application here: 2021 Holiday Gift Card Application

Project Lifesaver Battery Change
2021-10-04 15:30 - 18:30
Attention Project Lifesaver clients:
Our next battery change will take place on Monday, October 4th from 3:30 to 6:30 PM at our office.

MOMO @ SoGo - October 2021
2021-10-05 18:00 - 19:30
Get your wizardly wands ready to reserve your spot for our upcoming Harry Potter themed cooking class on Tuesday, October 5th! Reservations must be made no later than Sunday, October 3rd to join in on the magical fun of this cooking class. The cost is $25 for API members or $35 for non-members.

https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/zyjs7zr12jhdq2/

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Member Respite
2021-10-09 10:30 - 13:30
Our next Member Respite event will take place on Saturday, October 9th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Participant families must be current 2021 members of Autism Pensacola in order to attend.
https://autismpensacola.wufoo.com/forms/zs6zpp3126zvnq/
