January in a Blink

• We kicked off 2026 by designing real-world practice spaces where neurodivergent adults and allies can learn, connect, and belong.

• New collabs finalized, volunteer teams trained, and venues confirmed. The goal: small, repeatable formats any partner can host.

Coming in February (pick your vibe!)

1. Cook & Connect with Chef Luigi – Gnocchi, music & community for autistic adults

   📅 Sat Feb 8, 11:30 AM • 📍 Don Luigi Italian Restaurant

   Intimate, sensory-considerate class that builds independent-living skills (and delicious memories).

   ➤ 10 seats • $50 pp or $90 for two • Register at thespectrumspeaks.com

2. Faculty Pro Day: Collaborative Project Strengthening In-house Capacity

   📅 Feb 10 • 📍 Ringling College of Art and Design

   Practical, ready-tomorrow strategies for inclusive studio culture and compassionate rigor.

3. Language of Love: A Creative Gathering on Healing, Belonging & Wellness

   📅 Sat Feb 28, 1:30–3:30 PM • 📍 Art Avenue Gallery

   Art + science + human connection with poetry, tools for emotional regulation, and relationship health.

   ➤ Limited spots • $65 pp or $120 for two • Save your seat at thespectrumspeaks.com

Why this matters

We’re applying resilience & constructional coaching in everyday places - restaurants, classrooms, galleries—so skills stick and belonging scales. Small rooms. Real practice. Big outcome

Be Part of It

• Host or sponsor a micro-workshop on your campus, in your clinic, or at your company.

• Volunteer for event setup/guest support.

• Invite a friend—pair tickets make it easy.

Reply to this email to collaborate, or hop to thespectrumspeaks.com to register.