TDF Autism Friendly Performances present Broadway musicals and plays in a friendly, supportive environment for children and adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues and their families and friends. Slight adjustments to the production are made, including reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe and spot lights that shine into the audience. House lights are faintly dimmed but remain on. TDF works closely with professionals in the field and with consultants on the autism spectrum to make each show accessible and enjoyable for everyone. TDF creates resources for each production that help prepare audience members for a day at the theatre. A team of volunteers and autism specialists are available throughout the theatre. Break areas are available to anyone who may need to leave their seats during the performance. Since 2011, TDF has presented more than 18 autism-friendly shows on Broadway, starting with Disney's landmark musical The Lion King.

TransitionCT provides transition, vocational, day and social programming for neurodiverse students and young adults. TransitionCT individuals participate in individualized programming including but not limited to: career exploration, interest inventories, work experiences with 1:1 job coaching, prevocational skills, life skills, college readiness, interview preparedness, budgeting, and transportation training. Each student’s Transition Program is collaboratively developed with academic teams and personalized to meet individual, family and school district goals and objectives. Their goal is to help all their members develop independent functioning skills and a life filled with respect and success

Ridgebury Farm and Stables is a 56 acre therapeutic and wellness facility in Ridgebury, CT offering Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy on horseback, as well as therapeutic riding services. Clients are provided with coded super-bills which may be submitted to insurance for reimbursement. We also have indoor clinical space for unmounted work with your therapist when needed during your time on the farm. Ridgebury Farm is a full family experience, also offering typical lessons to family members, with siblings often riding at the same time as the client. We offer a quiet space for parents to relax during the session, both by our pond and in our cozy, air conditioned mercantile. Special events for our families that are fun and inclusive in all aspects are a highlight for our riders throughout the year! These events help to create a community atmosphere and provide another way for our clients to enjoy the horses and beautiful farm. Can't wait to see you at the farm!

Let your curiosity run wild! Connecticut’s only zoo, celebrating its 100th year, is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of nature and wildlife. Featuring 350 animals representing primarily North and South American and Northern Asian species, families with children and people of all ages can see critically endangered animals and learn about the Zoo’s conservation work with Amur tigers, Amur leopards, Mexican gray and red wolves, maned wolves, and Andean condors. Other highlights include our spider monkey habitat, the prairie dog exhibit, and the Pampas Plain with giant anteaters and Chacoan peccaries. Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is a non-profit organization celebrating its Centennial year when the mission of helping fragile wildlife populations and eco-systems is more important than ever. We welcome people of all abilities.

The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, winner of prestigious VenuesNow All Star Award for Renovation, is located on the bank of the Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, CT, and is the live music entertainment destination for the entire region.

ArtLifting is a platform who exclusively sells work from artists who have experienced housing insecurity or live with disabilities. It is a space for artists that have traditionally been underrepresented in the contemporary art market to shine. Each artist has a unique perspective, style, and story based on the diversity of their lived experiences, artistic talents, and innovative processes. The powerful combination of their artwork and stories inspire communities and drive social change. ArtLifting is about creating opportunity, empowerment, and validation. We offer artists the chance to secure their own income through the sale of original paintings, prints, and products. By showcasing and selling artwork via ArtLifting, artists gain self-confidence that permeates all aspects of their lives