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Local groups promote ABA workshop, We Rock the Spectrum and Night to Shine volunteer drive
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Summary
Committee members promoted an ABA therapy workshop with limited free passes, a local We Rock the Spectrum partnership and the seventh annual Night to Shine event (the Friday before Valentine's Day), and asked members to help publicize and volunteer.
Committee members used the meeting to share details about upcoming community events aimed at families of individuals with disabilities.
Speaker 2 said the group was running an ABA therapy workshop that day and had secured some free passes for families; she said a follow‑up event would be held on Feb. 5 and that registration was required. "We are opening it to the community, however, it is by registration," Speaker 2 said, and added that organizers were still confirming the exact number of available spots (the speaker mentioned limiting the event to about 20–25 spaces).
Speaker 4 described the local 'Night to Shine' event, now in its seventh year in Laredo, and asked committee members to help recruit volunteers and distribute flyers. Organizers said police, paramedics and medical volunteers participate in non‑official roles to support attendees; the event is scheduled the Friday before Valentine's Day. Speaker 4 invited volunteers to sign up and said organizers provide participant and volunteer bracelets to manage access.
Why this matters: these events provide direct supports, education and inclusive social opportunities for local families and individuals with disabilities; committee members emphasized outreach through churches, nonprofits and social media to boost attendance and engagement.
Next steps: organizers asked members to help distribute flyers, share registration links and consider volunteering at Night to Shine.
