We wish everyone a wonderful season with those you love and a very Happy New Year!!

Stay tuned for more ThinkDIFFERENTLY events in 2025!!

We’ll see you next year!

8th Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Conference

“Disability Etiquette”

Communicating and interacting in a respectful way with and about people with disabilities

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Supporting Emotional Regulation Workshop

Join Emma Arnoff LCSW, owner and director of The Sensory Space, to learn about creating Neurodiversity affirming spaces.

Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home

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Wednesday, September 18th

First Responder Autism Training

Nationally renowned instructors Captain Bill Cannata and Lt. Jimmy Donohoe will teach first responders how to best interact with individuals with autism during an emergency.

Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home

4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

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Saturday, September 28th

Sensory Friendly First Responder Meet n Greet

Prepare your family for emergencies!

You’re invited to an open house to explore the station and emergency vehicles, and meet first responders in a sensory-sensitive environment.

East Fishkill Fire Department

2502 NY-52, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

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This year, ThinkDIFFERENTLY is returning to the Dutchess County Fair!!

If you’re going to the fair this year and need a little break from the excitement and stimulation, stop by our tent and relax in our Sensory Safe Area!!  Or just come say ‘Hi’!

ThinkDIFFERENTLY in conjunction with Bardavon, Arts Mid-Hudson, and Dutchess Tourism present a Sensory Sensitive showing of FROZEN

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4th Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Fitness and Field Day

Get ready for some adaptive, inclusive, sensory-friendly fun!!

This year is the 4th Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Fitness and Field Day held by Dutchess County. Located on the lower level fields of Bowdoin Park, numerous local agencies/organizations come together to share in a day of fun. From arts and crafts, yard games, local sports programs, travel training, a scavenger hunt, live animals, to resources and information.

Come join us for this FREE event!!

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Think Ahead Information Session for Prospective Students and Families

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Think Ahead | Dutchess Community College

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Please join us for a special sensory-sensitive performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Bardavon Opera House on Friday, December 8th, 2023, at 6 p.m.! Seating is limited. A poster will be coming out shortly on how you can register.

First Responder Autism Training – Friday, October 13th

It is important that first responders, law enforcement, resource officers, criminal justice professionals, security personnel and other public-facing positions be educated in recognizing Autism and best practices in interacting with this special needs demographic to ensure the best outcomes for all involved.

How to Respond to First Responders **Virtual Training** – Tuesday, October 10th

It is equally important that our ASD community knows how to respond to First Responders when reaching out for help. This session, given by veterans of fire and law enforcement, who also have children on the spectrum, will discuss how specific incidents are handled and what our ASD individuals can do to help bridge the gap with safety and communication techniques.  This will be a VIRTUAL TRAINING given via Microsoft Teams.

First Responder Autism Training training PDF

How to Respond to First Responders PDF