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Congratulations to Yaritza Arroyo, teacher at Esther School in Osceola County, for being named the

2026 Champion of Inclusion!

Your student Lily, along with the entire community, is incredibly proud of you. Thank you for truly embodying the spirit of inclusion and for creating a supportive and welcoming classroom for all of your students.

Thank you to the Orlando Magic and Levy Restaurants for helping us celebrate the Magic of Inclusion. What a magical night, and what a game! Wow!



Thank you to the educators, members, families, volunteers, and our amazing FOUNDATION team who made the night so special. We had an absolute blast!

On 3/21, we hit the track with NASCAR to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, showing the world what’s possible when potential meets opportunity!

Josh Williams raced in honor of our FOUNDATION alongside the incredible DGM Racing team behind Car #92. Thanks to our member Willow and her family, our FOUNDATION was proudly represented at the track, cheering, celebrating, and sharing what makes our community so special.

It is already time to start thinking SUMMER! The next round of scholarships are for programs and camps that run May - August. These incredible opportunities are made possible thanks to our amazing 2026 Tour of Champions teams and sponsors! 🎳✨

We are offering scholarships in the following areas:

🌟 Community

📚 Educational

🗣️ Speech Therapy

🧠 ABA Therapy

🏕️ Sleep-Away Summer Camp

🚗 Driving Lessons

🏊 Swimming Lessons

& more...

✨Scholarship Eligibility Requirements✨

To be eligible, applicants must participate in at least one of the following activities:

• Create a fundraising team or Corporate Cup team for our annual Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon & Silent Auction
• Attend a minimum of 6 FOUNDATION events within the year
• Volunteer at least 10 hours with The FOUNDATION
• Host a fundraiser benefiting The FOUNDATION
• Serve on or chair a FOUNDATION committee
• Secure a corporate sponsorship or grant on behalf of The FOUNDATION
• Volunteer for 5 or more iCan! Work shifts

Application Timeline & Details:

• Scholarship applications will be accepted until April 6, 2026
• All documentation must be received by April 10, 2026
• Award letters will be sent by by April 20th.
• Payments will begin on May 1, 2026 or when sessions begin after May 1, 2026.
• Checks are mailed to providers only and are sent on the 15th of each month through August 31, 2026.

Saturday, April 11

Memorial Service

Wednesday, April 22

Cheers to our Parent Leaders

July 23-26

NDSC 2026 Orlando Convention

Interested in having your son or daughter participate

in the Summer OJT or the 2026/2027 iCan! Work Cohort?

Now is your chance to register!

Empowerment Through Employment

The iCan! Work Program helps members 18+ who have completed high school gain meaningful employment. It includes on-the-job training opportunities and our signature Lunch & Learn Program, designed to lead to long-term employment.



Participants will gain:

• Skill Development: Participants are provided with training to develop essential workplace skills, such as communication, punctuality, customer service, and task management.
• Real-World Experience: The program partners with local businesses to offer hands-on job experiences and supported employment in a variety of fields.
• Customized Support: Each participant receives individualized support tailored to their strengths, interests, and areas for growth.
• Job Coaching: Professional Success Coaches assist individuals during training and while at work, ensuring a successful transition into the workforce.
• Confidence Building: The program focuses on building confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose in its participants.
• Employer Education: The FOUNDATION educates and collaborates with employers to create inclusive and supportive work environments.
• Long-Term Success: The goal is to help participants secure and maintain competitive, integrated employment for the long term.
• Community Integration: iCan! Work fosters greater inclusion by connecting participants with their communities through employment.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to help your son/daughter shine! Sign up today and watch them thrive!

Work at Orlando

Magic Games!

The Orlando Magic season is almost over, help us finish the season strong!

Members 18+ can join us at Magic games to help deliver food and snacks to the Club and Loge Level lounges, right in the middle of the action.

If you’re not part of our iCan! Work program, you’ll volunteer with another adult (18+) for your first five games. After that, you’ll be eligible to get paid for future shifts. It’s a fun, fast-paced way to gain experience and be part of the Magic game-day excitement!

For more information about our online programming:

follow our private Facebook page, Meetup, or email

Dennymarie.Linares@dsfflorida.org

Thank you to our sponsors

for making all of the following programs possible!

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