Mom’s Night Out!

-20 minute chair massage

-edible craft

-bring a dish to share and a drink of your choice!

-Private Event-only 15 spots available

Address will be given once reservation payment is received.

Reservation & Refund Policy $20
To help us manage attendance and honor the generous time and services being donated by local businesses, we are collecting reservation payments $20 through Amanda's personal account on behalf of It's Better Together.
Please note:
• Your reservation payment will be fully refunded upon your arrival and check-in at the event.
• When submitting your payment, please include "Mom's Night Out" in the comment or memo section.
• If you are unable to attend, please notify us by September 26.
• No-shows will not receive a refund and this will be given to the massage therapist.
This policy is in place because local business owners and volunteers are generously donating their time, services, and resources for this event. Your reservation helps us ensure an accurate attendance count and allows us to respect the commitments of those who are making this special evening possible.
This is a free event however tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make this event a success. We look forward to spending the evening with you! 
– It's Better Together
https://venmo.com/u/Amanda-Willis-135

info@its-bettertogether.com

2026 Embrace respite nights! Registration for respite nights is required and the link to register is usually posted on Facebook the weekend or Monday prior to the scheduled respite night.

If you have any questions regarding respite nights at Embrace or any of our other yearly events please email their executive director Abby Stewart- abby@embracedelaware.org

Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism-Practice Traffic Stop

What is a practice traffic stop?

This program allows autistic drivers and passengers to work with the police in a safe, friendly space to practice a live traffic stop. It’s a great way to meet the police and ask them questions. 

What will happen during the practice traffic stop?

During the practice traffic stop, you will drive your car in a parking lot. The police will pull you over like they would if you made a driving mistake. Then you will practice the steps of a traffic stop. Before coming, you should watch the pre-driving video and review the resource guide, What to Do During a Traffic Stop or Car Crash. Both resources can be found below.

How do I sign up for a practice traffic stop?

Interested drivers can sign up to participate in a 30-minute practice driving traffic stop. This opportunity is in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resources Police, Delaware State Parks, and the New Castle City Police Department.

Sign up for a 2026 date!

• Who: Delaware Residents. Autistic drivers and passengers of all ages are welcome.

• Police: Delaware Natural Resources Police and New Castle City Police Department.

• Sign up: Registration will be required. Limited spots are available.

Meetup for special needs kids, teens and their grown-ups
relaxed kid/teen led zone
Puzzles, games and activities are available
This is not a therapy or drop off group an adult must stay.
Location is in the kids room
The room had doors on both sides with the teen room connected.

Theme for the night is : Air Dry Clay Art
Follow the visual instructions or create your own masterpiece

Please RSVP accordingly so we can have a headcount to make sure we have enough materials

Join Autism DE for their annual fall festival where they will celebrate all things autumn with a hay ride, pumpkins, arts & crafts, sweet fall snacks, and a corn maze!

Saturday, September 26, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mr. Peppers Pumpkin Patch

13500 Laurel Road Laurel, DE 19956

Each person attending must purchase a ticket prior to the event

Tickets will not be sold at the event. Click here for more information.

This event helps support local families of children with special needs by providing inclusive social opportunities, resources, and community connections throughout Sussex County.

Families, friends, local businesses, and community members are all invited to participate! You can:
🎳 Reserve a lane and join us for the evening
🎳 Sponsor a lane for a special needs family to attend and enjoy the event free of charge
🎳 Support our mission while enjoying a great night out with the community

Lane sponsorships are $200 and include:
• 3 hours of unlimited bowling
• Up to 6 bowlers per lane
• One pizza included

Additional food and drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the evening at the bowlers’ expense.

We’ll also be hosting a 50/50 raffle and silent auction during the event, featuring great items and experiences donated by local businesses and supporters.

Whether you gather coworkers for a team-building night, bring your family for an evening of fun, or sponsor a lane to bless another family, your support will make a direct impact on local families in our community.

We hope you’ll join us for a night filled with laughter, connection, and strikes for a great cause!

Coffee Hour for Grandparents who are not the primary caregiver of their grandchild with autism. Beverages will be provided by Autism DE.

RSVP Not Required: Tomara.Williams@autismdelaware.org

2026 Embrace respite nights! Registration for respite nights is required and the link to register is usually posted on Facebook the weekend or Monday prior to the scheduled respite night.

If you have any questions regarding respite nights at Embrace or any of our other yearly events please email their executive director Abby Stewart- abby@embracedelaware.org

Coffee Hour for Grandparents who are not the primary caregiver of their grandchild with autism. Beverages will be provided by Autism DE.

RSVP Not Required: Tomara.Williams@autismdelaware.org

Join Autism Delaware for their annual picnic on the beach, crafts, games, and more!

Location: Cape Henlopen State Park - Main Beach Pavilion

Tickets are $5 per person. Each person attending must purchase a ticket prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the event

Click here to purchase tickets.

Join us for an ice cream social at Hopkins to support It’s Better Together and the work they do supporting families with special needs.

A portion of sales from 12–2 PM will be donated to support the organization. Good ice cream. Good people. A cause that matters!

Roll Into Fun at Autism Delaware's Sensory-Friendly Skate!

Join Autism Delaware for a sensory-friendly roller skating event at the Dover Skating Center on Sunday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m.!

Enjoy a comfortable and inclusive skating experience with: Dimmed lights

Reduced noise levels

A welcoming, sensory-friendly atmosphere

Admission is just $5 per person and includes skate rental!

Please note: Admission is required for all guests, and tickets will not be sold at the door.

Don't miss this chance to spend the morning skating, socializing, and having fun with family and friends in a supportive environment.

Dover Skating Center

Sunday, July 26

10:30 a.m.

Register today to reserve your spot! https://pro.gofundme.com/.../sensory-friendly.../e590286

Coffee Hour for Grandparents who are not the primary caregiver of their grandchild with autism. Beverages will be provided by Autism DE.

RSVP Not Required: Tomara.Williams@autismdelaware.org

2026 Embrace respite nights! Registration for respite nights is required and the link to register is usually posted on Facebook the weekend or Monday prior to the scheduled respite night.

If you have any questions regarding respite nights at Embrace or any of our other yearly events please email their executive director Abby Stewart- abby@embracedelaware.org

Downtown Milford Inc. announced that the July 3 First Friday event, planned as a “Picnic in the Park” with live music, vendors and food trucks in Bicentennial Park will feature a finale that has not been seen in southern Delaware – a laser light show. The light show will feature a firework-style display without the loud noises. The event is planned from 4 to 9 PM with the light show beginning at dark.

Coffee Hour for Grandparents who are not the primary caregiver of their grandchild with autism. Beverages will be provided by Autism DE.

RSVP Not Required: Tomara.Williams@autismdelaware.org

Join us as we Build the Sculpture! 🥫💛

All of the cans used for this project will be generously donated by members of our It’s Better Together community. Together, we’ll transform these donations into a creative can sculpture, which will be entered into the Can-gineering competition.

After the sculpture is completed and photographed, all items will be donated to the Food Bank of Delaware to support local families in need.

We will be creating the sculpture in the back parking lot of the school!

This is our way of giving back to our community—through creativity, collaboration, and compassion. Come be part of something meaningful!

Friday Friends Karaoke Night is coming to Sussex County! Sightline Events is providing a full DJ and karaoke set-up with a selection of over 50,000 songs! Event details:
Open to individuals with Down syndrome 14+ and their invited friends (see guest policy)
Pizza and water provided!
Registration required. Please register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/.../s/I-zhnjod_VL_e0jcbOE7yw...

#FridayFriends is a monthly social program for teens and adults with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Association of DE has been having a blast in 2026 creating regular opportunities for our community to make new friends and challenge themselves with new experiences. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Friday Friends, please reach out to tara@dsadelaware.org!

Coffee Hour for Grandparents who are not the primary caregiver of their grandchild with autism. Beverages will be provided by Autism DE.

RSVP Not Required: Tomara.Williams@autismdelaware.org

Take a moment for yourself and join other parents for coffee, conversation, and connection.

This Sensory Art & Craft Workshop is 2 hours, structured, autism-friendly program designed for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The workshop provides a calm, inclusive environment where children can explore hands-on art activities while also building emotional regulation and social skills.

Each session includes:

• A structured welcome with a visual schedule

• Sensory warm-up activities to support regulation

• Guided art activities using textured and adaptive materials

• A calm-down corner with fidgets and sensory tools

• Brief parent connection and resource-sharing time

In addition, we provide each participating child with a free sensory toy to take home, helping extend regulation tools beyond the workshop. We also provide pizza and drinks for families, creating a welcoming, community-centered environment where parents and children can connect comfortably.

The goal of the workshop is to encourage creative expression, improve emotional regulation, increase peer interaction, and reduce stress for families. We create a trauma-informed, supportive space where children can participate at their own pace and families feel welcomed and understood.

Help us Cram the Car for a great cause!

We’re collecting canned goods for the Food Bank of Delaware as we gear up for Can-gineering this June. All donations will go toward creating a can sculpture—and then be donated to support families in our community.

Our cars will be located in the parking lot to the right when you pull in the Consortium.

Stop by, bring a few cans, and help us fill the car (and then we will make something amazing with it in June!). Every donation makes a difference

Here are some examples of canned goods that could work well with our sculpture:
Canned vegetables
Canned soups
Canned meats like tuna and chicken
Canned fruits
Canned dinners (spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli, etc)

If you are not able to make it on May 19th, feel free to drop off your donations to the following drop off location:

Tidewater Physical Therapy, 20750 John J Williams Hwy #1, Lewes, DE

Mon & Wed 8am-5pm

Tues & Thurs 8am-2pm

Fri 8am-3pm

2026 Embrace respite nights! Registration for respite nights is required and the link to register is usually posted on Facebook the weekend or Monday prior to the scheduled respite night.

If you have any questions regarding respite nights at Embrace or any of our other yearly events please email their executive director Abby Stewart- abby@embracedelaware.org

Come hang out at the playground with us
All ages welcome!!!
Bring your own snacks, blanket if you like.
Any kids or teens that would like to have a Nerf battle bring your gear!!!
There's an area right outside the fence for Nerf battles. We also have three blowup nerf hiding stations.
There is no bathroom. We will have a pop-up with a lug a loo if needed.
We have bubbles, chalk, some games as well as some extra Nerf equipment.
This playground has equipment for all ages, and a large turf area.

Meetup for Neurodiverse kids, teens and their grown-ups
relaxed kid/teen led zone
Puzzles, games and activities are available
This is not a therapy or drop off group an adult must stay.
The room had doors on both sides with the teen room connected.

Join Lavender Fields for a weekend rooted in inclusion, joy, and community. They’ll have a petting zoo, drinks and treats, and hands-on activities designed for all children, with extra care given to autistic kids and neurodivergent needs. Free admission and all ages welcome

This is a space where stimming is welcome, differences are respected, and kids can just be.

This event is a collaboration between It’s Better Together and Delaware Dynamix. Please note that this is not a drop off event-parents or caregivers must remain with their children and stay in the gym area during the event. This event is for children 3+ years old. Snacks, juice, water, and a craft activity will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring any preferred snacks or drinks for your child if needed.

Click here to sign up. Spaces are limited. The cost is $15 per child.

Join Lavender Fields for a weekend rooted in inclusion, joy, and community. They’ll have a petting zoo, drinks and treats, and hands-on activities designed for all children, with extra care given to autistic kids and neurodivergent needs. Free admission and all ages welcome

This is a space where stimming is welcome, differences are respected, and kids can just be.

Ages 16+.  Designed for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism and ADHD to socialize and connect with others in the community while enjoying a selection of board games, and table-sized foosball, hockey, and pool games.  Limited space; preregistration for each session is required.

When registering, please note if a required aide or caregiver will be accompanying/assisting the participant during the program. For participants who do not need active assistance, a parent or other responsible adult must still be present in the library during the program session.

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware for games, prizes, face painting, balloon art, and more at their Old-Fashioned Spring Carnival on Sunday, April 19 from 1:00-3:00 PM This is a FREE event for all individuals with Down syndrome under 12 and their families, taking place in Rehoboth (please note that the DSA is renting the space from the church—the church is not sponsoring the event).