FHF Acadiana

Walk a Mile in My Shoes
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Donald Gardner Stadium Track & Field,  1524 S Market St, Opelousas, LA, 70570
Join the community for “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” — an evening focused on connection, conversation, and supporting mental wellness together.
Wednesday, May 13 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | LA
Join us for How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals and learn how to strengthen your child’s IEP with meaningful, measurable goals.
How IEP goals are written
What makes a goal measurable
Your role as an IEP team member

Illuminate Acadiana
2026-04-02 | LA
We’re inviting our entire community to celebrate World Autism Day — April 2, 2026!
Dress in bright colors to show recognition and support for autistic individuals and families.

Family Summit
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 309 Cora St, Lafayette, LA
Join the Lafayette Parish School System Early Childhood Department for a FREE Family Summit for families with young children! This fun, family-friendly event is all about connection, resources, and celebration!

Mom's Night
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Adopted Dog Brewing, 329 Dulles Dr., Lafayette, LA, 70506
Moms night out for March will be a night out at Adopted Dog Brewing! Join us for good friends, food, drinks and music! We will be in the new Brillo Pad area they just opened! Autism Society of Acadiana Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana

Empowerment and Protection Training Opportunity
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is working with Team Dynamics to offer free workshops around the state. These workshops are for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, caregivers, and community partners.

504 vs SPED
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
Did you miss our first session? No worries — there’s still time to join us!

Understanding the difference between 504 and Special Education (SPED) can make a big difference when advocating for your child at school. During this session, we’ll cover:

Eligibility Requirements
Key Laws and Protections
Differences between 504 and SPED
Parental Rights and Advocacy

Next session: March 25 @ 1 PM

Things I Wish I Knew Webinar
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
Join us for this free webinar where we discuss Louisiana resources for people with disabilities & their families.

Functional Life Skills Cafe
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Milton Fire Department, 1910 Savoy Rd, Youngsville, LA, 70592
**GET READY TO TURN UP THE HEAT, ACADIANA!** Our next **Autism Society Life Skills Class** is coming in *blazing hot* with a **Fire Safety Edition** that’s equal parts fun, fearless, and fire‑themed. We’re talking sparks of confidence, flames of empowerment, and a whole lot of *smokin’ good learning*.
This class is built on our signature **3‑station rotation model**—predictable, structured, sensory‑friendly, and hotter than a jalapeño in July.

Embracing Neurodiversity: Bridging Clinical Insight and Everyday Support
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | LA
Join us for an empowering and informative session designed to deepen understanding and promote inclusive support for individuals across the neurodivergent spectrum. Embracing Neurodiversity: Bridging Clinical Insight and Everyday Support will explore how professionals can apply clinical knowledge in practical, compassionate ways to foster acceptance and growth in all stages of life.

Understanding Adversity & Building Resilience
2026-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 | LA
Childhood adversity can have lasting effects on brain development, physical health, and overall wellbeing — but resilience can be built!

Join us for this powerful and insightful session as we explore:
How adversity impacts the brain and body during development.
How building resilience can decrease negative effects and increase wellbeing.
Practical, actionable steps individuals can take to foster resilience.

Earn 2 FREE Continuing Education credits for attending!

AAC Social Group
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
A local teenager and her mom are working to create a supportive community of AAC users in the Lafayette area!

Please join us for our first meeting on Friday, March 6th, from 1:00-2:00pm. We’re excited to welcome AAC users of all ages. Family members welcome!

Region 4 Roundtable
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | LA
Join us to participate in meaningful conversation and hear
directly from Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LaDDC) staff about pressing issues shaping the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across Louisiana.

LRCA Agency Day
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Renaissance Charter High, 306 Acadian Hills Ln, Lafayette, LA, 70507

504 vs SPED
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
Students with disabilities will often qualify for either an IEP or a 504 Plan – but what is the difference, and is one better than the other? This training will take you through the process of both plans, the laws that regulate both, the differences in the plans, and parental rights.

Martin Luther King Day!
2026-01-19 | LA
Our office will be closed, January 19, 2026 in observance of MLK Day!

Moore Park Ribbon Cutting
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | LA
Join us next Tuesday for the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of the Moore Park Soccer Complex!

December 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
198 Laser Lane — enter via Pont Des Mouton Rd.

Christmas in the Park
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | LA
Take a calming break from the holiday excitement and step into our Sensory Zone, open December 12-14 from 6-9PM.

Lafayette Parish Mitigation Public Meeting
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) are hosting a public meeting to gather community input for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

FASD 101 Webinar
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | LA
Join the Human Development Center for the #FASD 101 webinar — a free, introductory session designed for professionals, families, and community members who want to better understand #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder.

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Larc’s Acadian Village, 200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette, LA
Join us for a jolly good time at our Breakfast with Santa event!

Office Closure
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-30 | LA
Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving.We will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 during our regular business hours.

Fall State Classics
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | LA
Goodmorning everyone , I know alot of you all are wondering why we haven’t started softball yet. The reason being this years Fall State Classics are being held November 22nd, 2025, at Youngsville Sports Complex. If you are interested in playing please get with Coach Desirae so i can get you all the information needed. This years event should be alot cooler hopefully. So get ready to have fun and play softball.

I will be posting a schedule of all practices within the next few weeks. Practices will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2pm-5pm in Carencro.

IEPS & Behavior & Discipline
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | LA

You Gotta Bee! 2025 ABL State Convention
2025-11-07 12:00 - 16:00 | LA

Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair
2025-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Heymann Center, 1373 South College Rd, Lafayette, LA
Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair connects employers with a diverse applicant pool including persons with disabilities, justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons, and the general public.
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Protecting your child's privacy at school
2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | LA

Treats at the Village
2025-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 | LA
Get ready for a magical Halloween evening at LARC’s Acadian Village on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM!

Job Fair Prep Rally
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | LA
