If you are a parent of a child with disabilities and feel like you are not supported or understood by friends, family, or your community then this is your group, because we get were you are coming from and are here to help you get your life together. We are all about embracing our 'new normal' where you will share, learn, and support other parents who are raising 'special children'. We will be meeting at University Carillon United Methodist Church, EPICenter, in Oviedo on Thursday evenings or Fr …

A safe, fun and educational group for people with special needs seeking to make new friends, create new abilities and life experiences.

Our Mission: To provide obedient dogs to disabled veterans of all war eras, to help them overcome their invisible disabilities in order to become more productive and functional members of society, while informing the public of the need for Service Dogs in addition to Seeing Eye dogs.

Tai Chi by Daigo Jim, for balance, health, pain relief and cane arts . Feel younger,  have more energy,  experience reduced pain,  be balanced.  No longer be a victim of your age or disability.  I am a disabled Veteran.  All Veterans are welcome.   This form has been found to be particularly effective for those with P.T.S.D.  See you in the park.  YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Enjoy the company of other parents while your children play and socialize with other children. This special playgroup is for exceptional children and their siblings. PARENT MUST REMAIN WITH CHILD. Coloring, music, games, crafts, & storytime. Ages: 4-10 To register email: mariaposani@att.net Located@YMCA - 1801 119th Street N. Largo, Florida 33778 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Begins May 2013- It's FREE!

This group is for child-free people who self-identify as Autistic or Asperger's to get together for dining, hiking, festivals. whatever interests the group.

We are a bunch of folks who want to SPEND THEIR TIME LIVING LIFE. Averaging 3 events per week, we kayak, bicycle, hike, camp, travel, climb, and even a little backpacking. Some events are for beginners, some events are for only the most experienced. Some are only a few hours, some are multi day. We are an all volunteer group and are known for being friendly, welcoming, and, of course, active. The group is made up of people from all walks of life with a common interest. While we are enjoying the …

Kayak Explorers is paddling group on the west coast of Florida. Our members are mainly residents of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, but everyone is welcome to join. Our friendly group is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced paddlers. On some of our paddles we have a faster group and a more moderate speed group to accommodate any level. We will list the appropriate skill level on event descriptions. All kayaking participants read and agree to our Accident Waiver and Release of Liability …

I would like to extend you a personal invitation to join our autism support group. Our group is a place where parents can share ideas and network together. We have parents in the group that are very informed about the school system with regard to your rights and I.E.P.'s as well as involved in the legislative process. We have parents that can share information about homeschooling. We have parents with young children as well as adults that have been through different regiments. All who are willin …

This group was started to post upcoming events for The Angelus in Hudson, a non-profit group home for individuals with developmental disabilities. For more information about The Angelus check out their website at www.theangelus.com. Throughout the year Angelus has various events that act as fundraisers and ways to let people know about them. Events happen on and off Angelus property and range from beer booth at festivals to country concerts to golf tournaments. Organizers will post events as the …

This  group provides occasional meetups and information on Autistic advocacy in the Tampa Bay area. Going forward, the focus will primarily be political issues impacting Autistic adults. Other groups you that may interest you are Tampa Bay Autistic Families, a a get-together group for families with children, and Single Friends in St. Petersburg, a social support group for Autistic/Asperger's adults.

Meet with local people who live with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (FM/CFS). We discuss, share, laugh, and conquer the misconceptions regarding these disabling conditions of FM/CFS and other diseases that may arise from FM/CFS. This group has been set up to be a "closed group" to create an atmosphere of security, trust, and comfort. Your spouse or significant other is always welcome to join you at our meetings if you wish.  We have found that your support person will have a better unders …

We've been doing kayak club paddles for several years out of Crystal River as Aardvark's Nature Coast Paddlers. Meetup is a way to involve new paddlers and get the word out.. We've expanded into Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) in 2011, so we'll alternate between SUP and kayak outings. Anyone with a desire to give kayaking or SUPing a whack is welcome to join. There are trips designed for all skill levels, from novice to expert. Minimum equipment requirements and skills may be specified based on the …

Meet with other local Sailing Enthusiasts to share stories and organize outings. We offer: Sailing ~ Charters ~ Lessons ~ Outings ~ Island Parties ~ Gatherings oh, and (duh!) ...FUN! Good, clean, WET fun! "You Cannot Control the Wind, Only Adjust the Sails" Suncoast Sailing Meetup was formed to "Just Do It!"--whether you're s seasoned salt, a landlubber, or even a recovering motorboater--Suncoast Sailing is where you want to be! Your FIRST assignment, landlubbers, is to connect with the group o …

Meet other Adults with ADD or ADHD. Gather to share your knowledge, experiences, progress, and thoughts with one another. Discuss the latest information, research, books, programs, etc. This is a positive group. Humor carries us through the day. This group was created in 2008 to help Adult ADDers meet each other and learn from each other. A Skype* name is required for membership in this group. With Skype technology, we are now able to reach Adult ADDers beyond Tampa Bay and have some Int'l mmbrs …

We are an open and affirming church. We welcome all into the full life and ministries of the church irrespective of race, gender, age creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, and mental and physical disabilities. We celebrate the image of God in every person. Please join us for worship at 203 Washington Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Office: (386)428-2352 www.uccnsb.com Find us on Facebook

This is a meetup group for veterans, families of our veterans those who served in foreign wars or anyone who is eligible to join the VFW or American Legion. We are starting up this group so that veterans can meet up with beer loving, family oriented patriotic people and have a good time with like minded people. The Legion and VFW are friendly and economical places to hang out and not be worried about safety or the social awkwardness associated with other "meat-market" bars or clubs.

Volunteer event photography to raise money though photography sales/donations for wounded service member programs. This free group is for enthusiastic photographers that want to combine their love of photography with raising money for our nation's wounded service members. All profit is donated and we take no pay for the time and effort. All images are donated for non-commercial use and sold through www.portraitsforpatriots.org on SmugMug. Since most of us are not pros, and don't advertise to be, …