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Resources for Families with Special Needs

March 13, 2017

Looking for events that are special-needs friendly or resources for your family with special needs?

This guide is a living document and updated often. Please contact jennys@macaronikid.com if you have information on events and organizations that could be included. We want this to be as comprehensive as possible. Please share if you find this useful! Get a FREE kid-friendly calendar for Cleveland East full of festivals, activities, events and more! Sign up by clicking HERE!


Sensory Friendly Venues

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Quicken Loans Arena

Children's Museum of Cleveland

Cleveland Museum of Natural History (watch calendar for special days)

Playhouse Square (watch for specific shows)

Akron Zoo


Ongoing Events

Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theatres

Sensory Friendly Programming at Playhouse Square


Churches with Special Needs Programs

Garfield Memorial

Key Ministry


Online Support from Local Parents

Not Alone from Key Ministries from Families

MyMove - Moving Tips for Children with ASD


Local Organizations & Connecting with Others

Achievement Centers for Children

Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

Epilepsy Association Support Groups

Friendship Circle of Cleveland

GiGi's Playhouse - Down Syndrome Advocacy Center

Milestones Autism Resources

The Up Side of Downs

Milestones Autism Resources


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