WHO: Presented by WSRE PBS. Partners and exhibitors: The Arc Gateway, Autism Pensacola, Canine Companions, Early Steps at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, Epilepsy Alliance Florida, Escambia County Public Schools, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Santa Rosa County District Schools. Amazing Kids Day is sponsored in part by Aaron Erskine, The Daily Pages, Emerald Coast Exceptional Families, Evergreen Printing and Mailing, AmeriList Direct Marketing Solutions, Tonya and Paul Cope, Lead Concepts and Bee Free Gluten-Free Bakery.
WHAT: Free, family-fun event especially designed for kids with autism. Sensory-friendly children’s activities include the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s instrument “petting zoo,” Canine Companions meet and greet, The Arc Gateway sensory room, PBS KIDS show clips on the big screen and WSRE PBS KIDS green screen fun and computer stations.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
WHERE: WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College
WHY: To provide fun learning activities designed for amazing kids with autism and helpful resources for their families
HOW: Amazing Kids Day is limited to families impacted by autism. This free event will accommodate a limited number of children, so advance registration is required. Online registration is located at wsre.org/education.
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About WSRE: WSRE, a PBS member station licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees and supported by the WSRE-TV Foundation, serves as a critical media source for trusted content and a safe media space for children to grow and learn.
Media Contact: Mary Riker, 850-484-1211