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SUMMARY:Caregivers Connection\, Support Group with Guest: Minnesota Independent College and Community (MICC)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the next Caregivers Connection\, Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice.\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/30E0E4FA4AC22ABFB6…\n\nDate: Wednesday January 21\, 2026Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CSTInitial food and drink need to be ordered by 6:00 p.m.\n\nLOCATION:328 GRILLLocated inside the American Legion Post 98328 Broadway Ave\,Saint Paul Park\, MN\n\nSupport Group will be held in back room area in the lower level. This is a fantastic way to meet other parents in the area while enjoying a meal and learning about resources in the area.\n\nFood and drinks will be available for purchase on-site\nGroup presentation and conversation will start around 6:15\n\nSpeaker:\nMinnesota Independent College and Community (MICC)\nRichfield\, MN\nHomepage – MICC (Minnesota Independence College and Community) Neurodivergent Adult Living / Education\n\nTOPIC: Presenting on the supports and services the MICC community offers our special need adults\, along with a focus on college program\, how it supports social development and independent living.\n\nOrganization details:\nSince 1996\, MICC has provided transformative education and training for autistic and neurodivergent adults to live independently\, work purposefully and thrive in community. From our home in Richfield\, MN\, MICC has cultivated a broad network of public and private partnerships to ensure accessibility to our programs and opportunities for MICC participants across Minnesota and nationwide.\nWithin our innovative framework of hands-on\, skills-based learning and caring guidance\, MICC participants accomplish things they never imagined\, from performing daily living tasks and building self-sufficiency to developing and sustaining a career\, support system and lifelong relationships. Within the safety and freedom of our inclusive community\, MICC participants begin to see themselves in a new light\, gaining the confidence they need to build the lives they want to live.\n\nADULTS ONLY. All parents and caretakers welcome.\nPlease register by Sunday 1/18/26 with who is attending. There is a limit of 40 slots available.\nAny questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com
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LOCATION:328 Grill\, St. Paul Park\, Minnesota
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Connection Support Group; St. Paul Park\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the next Caregivers Connection\, Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice.\n\nOur support group is free to attend but we ask that you register so we can plan for space: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/30E0E4FA4AC22ABFB6…\n\nDate: Wednesday March 18\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CST\nInitial food and drink need to be ordered by 6:00 p.m.\n\nLOCATION:\n328 GRILL\nLocated inside the American Legion Post 98\n328 Broadway Ave\,\nSaint Paul Park\, MN\n651-459-8016\n\nSupport Group will be held in back-room area in the lower level.\n\nFood and drinks will be available for purchase on-site\n\nGroup presentation and conversation will start around 6:15\n\nSpeaker:\nKristin Salseg – CDS Coordinator CDCS\nTopic: Dakota County CDCS Waivers\n\nADULTS ONLY. All parents and caretakers welcome.\n\nPlease register by Sunday 3/15/26 with who is attending. There is a limit of 40 slots available.\n\nAny questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com\nNext meeting: May 2026
URL:https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/event/caregiver-connection-support-group-st-paul-park-mn/
LOCATION:328 Grill\, St. Paul Park\, Minnesota
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SUMMARY:Bowling at Concord Lakes; St. Paul\, MN (Sensory Friendly)
DESCRIPTION:OOP’S TROOPS BOWLING 2026\n\nPlease join The Swenson’s for some bowling fun. This is a perfect event to bring the whole family. Do not worry if you don’t know if your child will bowl or not. Join us! Meet some other families. Have fun! In a safe\, inviting\, non-judgement space.\n\nDate: SATURDAY\, MARCH 21\, 2026\nArrival: 11:30 A.M.\nStart Time: 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 p.m.\n\nLocation:\nConcord Lanes365 Concord Exchange N\,South St Paul\, MN 55075\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/30E0E4FA4AC22ABFB6…\n\nCost $15.00 per person includes bowling shoes and 1 hour of bowling with 5 or 6 people per lane\n\nYou may be paired with other families for bowling. I will assign a lane to you at arrival. If you want to be paired with a specific family please send me a message by Monday 3/16/26.\n\nPlease register and pay Kate by Saturday 3/14/26\nReference bowling in notes area.\nPaypal account: swensonkate@yahoo.com\nVenmo Account: kate-swenson-0\n\nFood and drink are available to be purchased separately.\nIf there are any questions\, please let me know via Facebook messenger or email theduffy1028@gmail.com
URL:https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/event/bowling-at-concord-lakes-st-paul-mn-sensory-friendly/
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Movie - The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie - Woodbury 10 Theater
DESCRIPTION:Coop’s Troops MN Movie Theater Event 2026\nPlease join us for a Coop’s Troops Sensory Friendly Movie Theater\n\nDate: Saturday April 11\, 2026\nCheck-in Time: 2:30 p.m.\nMovie Start Time: 2:55 p.m. CST.\n\nLocation:\nWoodbury 10 Movie Theater\n1470 Queens Dr\, Woodbury\, MN 55125\nhttps://woodburytheatre.com\n\nPrice: $7.00 per person\nMovie: The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie – NEW RELEASE\n\nMario will bounce his way to outer space in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie\, the sequel to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie.The follow-up is inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games\, though producers promise it “holds surprises for fans of every Mario era.”Concessions are purchased separately\n\nNo outside food or drink allowed\, including water bottles\n\nPlease send payment to Kate via Paypal or Venmo by Saturday 4/4/26 so we can secure your spot.\nPaypal account: swensonkate@yahoo.com\nVenmo Account: kate-swenson-0\n\nIf you are not able to attend please change your registration ASAP and at least 1 day prior to event as this is a popular activity each year.
URL:https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/event/sensory-friendly-movie-the-super-mario-bros-galaxy-movie-woodbury-10-theater/
LOCATION:Woodbury 10 Theater
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy in the Secret World of Autism Presentation; Rochester\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rochester Area Autism Association in hosting parent and advocate Kate Swenson as she reflects back on her family’s journey through an autism diagnosis\, early intervention\, and navigating a world not made for Cooper\, and the emotional toll these processes can take on a family.\n\nIn her talk\, Kate will discuss the transformation she made as not only a parent\, but as a person\, and the support that parents need from professionals\, family members\, and those within their community to help their family adjust to this new chapter of life. This presentation will inspire\, bring laughter and tears\, and ultimately be a conversation starter for the listeners.\n\nQ & A to follow the keynote talk. Questions can be emailed in advance to: director@rochesterautism.org or text 507-226-7037. Kate will be available following the Q & A for book signing. Forever Boy and Autism Out Loud will be available at the talk.\n\nEvent Details:\n Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 5:00 PM Mayo High School Auditorium-1420 11th Avenue SE\, Rochester\, MN 55904 Enter through Door 1\n Doors open at 4:30 PM\n\nGet Tickets Here: https://my.onecause.com/…/vevt:87b1752c-e4a5…/home/story\n\nAccessible seating is available upon request. If you or a member of your party have any accessibility needs\, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a comfortable experience for you.\n\nKindly contact us at director@rochesterautism.org with any requests or questions.\n\nAbout Kate Swenson:Kate Swenson is a nationally recognized autism advocate\, speaker\, and the creator of the blog and social media platform Finding Cooper’s Voice\, where she shares authentic insights into parenting a child with autism. She is the co-author of the bestselling book Autism Out Loud\, a powerful and unfiltered collection of stories from autism parents that amplifies diverse experiences within the autism community. Through her writing\, speaking\, and advocacy work\, Kate has built a supportive online community of hundreds of thousands of families and continues to use her voice to promote acceptance\, inclusion\, and hope.
URL:https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/event/finding-joy-in-the-secret-world-of-autism-presentation-rochester-mn/
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SUMMARY:Kate Swenson Author Event\, Lakeville\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now!\n\nKate Swenson is a Minnesota-based author\, speaker\, and advocate best known as the voice behind the widely followed platform Finding Cooper’s Voice.She began sharing her family’s story after her son Cooper was diagnosed with severe\, nonverbal autism\, writing with raw honesty about the joys\, grief\, humor\, and resilience that come with special needs parenting.\n\nKate is also the author of the memoir Forever Boy\, and her work has touched millions of parents\, caregivers\, and educators navigating disability\, motherhood\, and unconditional love. Through her writing and speaking\, Kate creates connection and reminds families they are not alone.\nNow you can hear Kate speak in person!\nApril 21\, 20256:00 PMLakeville South High School\n\nThis event is open to the public\, and we especially encourage parents\, family members\, friends\, caregivers\, and educators of children with special needs to attend.\n\nProceeds support the Family Connections Special Education PTO\, helping strengthen programs and resources for students and families in our community.\nThank you to our sponsor\, Pettinelli Financial Partners\, for helping make this meaningful event possible.
URL:https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/event/kate-swenson-author-event-lakeville-mn/
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SUMMARY:Illinois State University; 4th Annual Autism Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Conference\nSharing Knowledge • Inspiring Action\nApril 29\, 2026 \nWhere: Illinois State University – Bone Student Center\n200 N University St\, Normal\, IL 61761 \nIn-person OR Virtual \nThe 2026 Autism Conference: Sharing Knowledge\, Inspiring Action\, on April 29\, 2026\, brings together educators\, families\, caregivers\, and professionals for a day of meaningful learning and connection. The conference features keynote speaker Kate Swenson\, bestselling author and creator of Finding Cooper’s Voice\, whose powerful\, deeply personal storytelling bridges family lived experience and professional practice while highlighting parenting\, autism\, and the importance of inclusive\, supportive communities. The conference program includes a lived experience panel\, repeated breakout sessions\, and a mini-workshop on “Today’s ABA” presented by Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D of FTF Behavioral Consulting\, an experienced behavior analyst known for translating complex behavior-analytic concepts into accessible\, practical lessons. Dedicated time to visit exhibitors and a parent panel are also included\, providing additional opportunities for learning\, networking\, and connection across perspectives and stages of the autism journey. \nIf you are registering with a student promo code\, you will be required to use your school email address.  If you have questions regarding the promo codes\, please click the Contact Us button at the bottom of the screen. \nRegistration also includes a full breakfast buffet\, lunch buffet\, and parking validation. \nProfessional Development Hours Available \nIf you need additional accommodations\, please email acharmo1@ilstu.edu
URL:https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/event/illinois-state-university-4th-annual-autism-conference/
LOCATION:Illinois State University\, 200 N University St\, Normal\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:2025 Care for the Caregiver Retreat (Owensboro\, Kentucky)
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to share that the 2026 Care for the Caregiver Conference will be hosted in Owensboro\, Kentucky\, April 30–May 2 — right in the heart of Kentucky Derby weekend! There’s no better time to experience the beauty\, culture\, and hospitality of the Bluegrass State. We are so excited to partner with Puzzle Pieces to bring you this life changing event.\n\nKnown as the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World\, Owensboro offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for this year’s event. Caregivers can:\n\n\nRest. Relax. Socialize. Learn. Connect. Dance. And…\nTake in live music and explore the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum;\n\n\nStroll through a charming\, walkable downtown filled with unique boutiques and locally owned restaurants;\n\n\nRelax by the Ohio River at Smothers Park\, named one of the top riverfronts in America.\n\n\n\nOwensboro is a hidden gem — warm\, welcoming\, and the perfect place for caregivers to step away from their daily responsibilities\, invest in themselves\, and recharge.\n\n\n\nMark your calendars now: April 30–May 2\, 2026. Join us in Owensboro for a weekend of renewal\, connection\, and celebration you won’t forget!\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration will open up in January 2026. For more information and stay connected\, visit our website here: https://morethanproject.org/care-for-the-caregiver-retreat/
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