August 27 | PDA Support Group
A free support group for parents of children with a PDA profile, offering an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting different nervous systems.
August 23 | Slick City Action Park
Enjoy a quieter play experience with reduced music, smaller crowds, and a calmer atmosphere designed for guests who benefit from sensory-friendly accommodations.
August 22 | Truck Town
Climb aboard and explore a variety of trucks and vehicles during this free family event featuring a designated quiet hour for children who benefit from a calmer environment.
August 22 | Black Autism Support Society Family Fun Day
Celebrate with the Black Autism Support Society during this free family event featuring food, games, bounce houses, community resources, and opportunities to connect with other families.
August 20 | Cooking with Chef Harvey
Cook alongside Chef Harvey during this free virtual class designed to make cooking fun, social, and hands-on while helping participants build everyday kitchen skills.
August 20 | Disability Night at Star*Quest Observatory
Experience the night sky in a more accessible setting during this free astronomy program designed for individuals with developmental, intellectual, and emotional disabilities and their caregivers.
August 19–20 | Neurodiversity Affirming (Un)Conference
A two-day virtual learning experience centered on neurodiversity-affirming practice, lived experience, accessibility, and practical ways to better support neurodivergent children.
August 18 | Advocacy Leadership Network (Series)
A virtual learning opportunity from The Arc of Indiana designed to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build self-advocacy skills, strengthen leadership abilities, and connect with others across Indiana.
August 18 | Disability Day at Science Central
Explore hands-on science exhibits in a more accessible environment during Science Central's Disability Day, featuring reduced sensory input, additional accessibility supports, and free admission for individuals with developmental, intellectual, and emotional disabilities and their caregivers.
August 16 | Weller Day Boat Outings @ Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina
Enjoy a memorable day on the water during Freedom Waters Foundation's annual Weller Day Boat Outings, where children with special needs and their families are invited to experience boating in a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
August 16 | Indiana State Museum
Enjoy the Indiana State Museum in a more comfortable, sensory-friendly environment featuring adjusted lighting, reduced distractions, sensory supports, and assistance from the Autism Society of Indiana.
August 15 | Butler University Aquatics Center
A free adaptive swim clinic designed to help individuals with disabilities build confidence, comfort, and water safety skills alongside their support teams.
August 14 | Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO Webinar Series (Ongoing)
A free virtual webinar series from HANDS in Autism® at Indiana University that connects families, educators, healthcare providers, and community professionals with subject matter experts through collaborative learning and real-world case discussions.
August 14-17 | The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS)
Join a free four-day online summit featuring more than 30 experts sharing practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support children and teens with executive functioning challenges, ADHD, autism, and learning differences.
August 13 | Parents & Autistic Self-Advocates: What We Wish Parents Knew
Hear two perspectives on raising autistic children during this free webinar featuring both parents of autistic children and autistic self-advocates in a thoughtful conversation about lived experiences, parenting, and understanding one another.
August 12 | All-Abilities Gaming Night
Game, connect, and have fun at an inclusive gaming night for players ages 16 and older. Whether you're a casual player or a competitive gamer, all abilities are welcome.
August 11 | Uniquely You Networking Social
Connect with local organizations, professionals, caregivers, advocates, and community leaders during this free networking event focused on strengthening connections and building a more inclusive disability community.
August 10-13 | Child-Led Autism Summit (Virtual)
A free four-day virtual summit bringing together neuroaffirming speakers to share practical tools, strategies, and perspectives for supporting autistic children through child-led approaches.
August 9 | Indianapolis Zoo
Enjoy a quieter morning at the Indianapolis Zoo with reduced sound, sensory accommodations, and designated quiet spaces designed to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory needs.
August 8 | Black Family Village of DSI Summer Wrap Up Party
Celebrate the end of summer with an afternoon of games, music, food, and community during Down Syndrome Indiana's Black Family Village Summer Wrap Up Party.
