Raising MY HEROES

Get A Quote

Events

HEROES

A support group for parents with individuals (of all ages) with any disability.

HEROES’ Mission

HEROES’ MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO COME TOGETHER, NETWORK, AND GAIN STRENGTH BY SHARING EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS WITH PEERS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS CREATING A WORLD FOR OUR HEROES THAT WILL CHANGE SOCIAL MISPERCEPTIONS.

Meaning behind the butterfly…

The butterfly is the symbol for ADHD. The body of the butterfly is an infinity symbol which is a symbol for neurodivergent disabilities. The colors in the wings are the colors in the disability pride flag. The green represents sensory perception, red– physical disabilities, white– invisible/undiagnosed disabilities, yellowintellectual/cognitive disabilities, and blue— mental health. The hearts represent the love and support of HEROES.

HEROES News!

We have been growing for the last 6 years and continue to grow.

We just became a nonprofit.

Please join us at the Lego Social Group that meets every other Monday from 6-6:45 at the YMCA

  • February 26
  • March 11 & 25
  • April 8 & 22
  • May 6 & 20
  • June 3

This summer we will be doing a sensory swim as well as a few other activities that are still in the planning phase.

FUTURE TOPICS/events:

March 1—Winter Carnival 3:30– 7:30 at the YMCA

March 23—Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt There will be THREE egg hunts. Hunt 1 will start at 11:30. Hunt 2 at 12:00 and at 12:30 will be Hunt 3.

Hunt 1 and 2 is pre-registration only and is only for individuals with disabilities/delays.

Hunt 3 Is sensory friendly all-inclusive (you do not need to register for this hunt ,

March 28—HEROES meeting 6-7 at Jefferson DeFrees Family Center.

We meet every 4th Thursday of every month at the Jefferson DeFrees Family Center.

Activity Coordinator does activities with the children during the meetings.

About HEROES:

I started this group after I had a very emotional night. I was tucking in my 10 year old son, who is autistic. He looked at me and said “mommy am I ever going to be a normal boy?” I held it together long enough for us to talk about what “normal” is. I walked downstairs and bawled. Here I am with my MS.Ed in Special Education, 14 years experience in a special education classroom, and a concentration in Autism and I am bawling. Why? I felt alone. I blame myself. This is my baby. I want him to be the best that he can be. I thought about it and decided that I was going to start a support group.

The next day, I did some research and found there were not many support groups for parents who have children with disabilities. Three months later HEROES was born and met for the first time. I couldn’t be more excited for the future of the group.

Heroes Warren PA