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Founder of Arts of Autism asks Holly Hill for community space to serve families
Summary
Dr. Kenneth White, founder and president of Arts of Autism, asked the commission for permission to explore use of city community space for sensory-friendly arts programming, parent education and resource navigation; he said the group is not seeking city funding at this time.
Dr. Kenneth White, who identified himself as the founder and president of Arts of Autism, asked the Holly Hill City Commission for the opportunity to explore use of community space in the city for sensory-friendly arts programming and family support.
"It's really amazing because research told us that 1 out of 36 children in The United States have autism," White said, describing his own daughter as the inspiration for the nonprofit. He said Arts of Autism is a newly formed 501(c)(3) registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and seeks partnerships and space rather than immediate city funding.
White described program priorities that would include parent education and support groups, sensory-friendly creative art programming, music and inclusion initiatives, and resource navigation for healthcare and education. He told commissioners the organization hopes to align with city community development goals and to become a model for inclusive, family-centered programming in Volusia County.
Mayor John Penny and commissioners thanked White for the presentation and for bringing the program idea forward. White said the group stands ready to collaborate when space and partnership opportunities are available.
