PENSACOLA, Fla., May 6, 2024 ― WSRE PBS will host Pensacola’s second annual Amazing Kids Day for families affected by autism on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College.
Amazing Kids Day is a free, sensory-friendly event for children with special needs to explore fun, educational activities. At the same time, parents and caregivers can learn about some of the local family resources available to them.
The following organizations have signed up to take part with educational resources and fun activities designed for kids with autism: The Arc Gateway, Autism Pensacola, Be the Miracle, Western Panhandle Early Steps, Epilepsy Alliance Florida, Escambia Westgate School, Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE), Life Horse and Pensacola Opera. Plus, WSRE PBS will offer a green screen TV studio activity and computer stations for exploring PBS KIDS online.
Other support organizations are encouraged to apply by calling 850-484-1219.
Amazing Kids Day is sponsored in part by Aaron Erskine, Jacque Falzone, Tonya and Paul Cope, and Linda and Byron Bauer.
The event will accommodate a limited number of children, so registration is requested. Event information and online registration can be found at wsre.org/education.
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About WSRE PBS: WSRE, a PBS member station licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees and supported by the WSRE-TV Foundation, serves as a critical media source for trusted content and a safe media space for children to grow and learn.
Media Contact: Mary Riker | 850-484-1211