FORT MYERS, FLA. — Family Initiative’s 6th Annual Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised more than $475,000 Saturday night at The Luminary in Fort Myers, drawing hundreds of supporters for an evening that…
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Haley Moss is an autistic author, attorney, artist, neurodiversity advocate, and public speaker. Autism has historically been a boy’s club, with diagnosis rates often being higher for boys and men...
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BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. (March 12, 2026) – Children and families impacted by autism at Babcock Ranch will soon have on-site access to clinical and support services with the announcement of…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (February 26, 2026) – Family Initiative announces a charitable gift of $10,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used for Family Initiative’s Autism…
Inclusivity in the workplace is often spoken about as a value, a goal, or a best practice. But at its core, inclusivity is something much more powerful. It is a...
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. (February 9, 2026) – Family Initiative has hired Yohana Resto, MS, as its new Director of Development, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to expand programs and…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 30, 2026) – Family Initiative will host its 2026 Autism Walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing families, advocates, and community partners together in downtown Fort Myers to…
Click here to read WINK News’ story about how the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s new initiative, launched in partnership with Family Initiative, aims to improve emergency response for individuals with…
Click here to read Gulf Coast News’ story about the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s new partnership with Family Initiative, a collaboration designed to improve law enforcement interactions for individuals with…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 14, 2026) – A national sports tourism conference hosted by Lee County Government – through Lee County Sports Development in partnership with The Express Conferences – selected Family Initiative as its…
