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Free Services
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your loved one's birthday at The Barn. The Sandy Rico Foundation provides complimentary birthday celebrations for individuals with spectrum disorders or disabilities. Our free parties feature a venue, tables, chairs, decorations, music, cake, and a complete meal for groups of up to 25 people. There's also the opportunity to invite friends from the community. Contact us today to check eligibility and reserve this special occasion.
Events
At The Barn, we continuously seek innovative and enjoyable methods to encourage socialization and inclusion for your loved ones within the community. We regularly organize a variety of events, including movie nights, karaoke, dance and themed parties, holiday celebrations and sporting events, to name a few. Keep an eye on our website updates to remain informed about upcoming events and attendance details. Your suggestions are always welcome; please call us with any ideas for activities you believe your loved one would enjoy participating in.
Activities
We frequently organize a variety of activities including art, show and tell, tie-dye, bingo, gardening, storytelling, care packages, community service, and many others. Stay tuned to find out which activity is coming up next and how to involve your loved one.
Professional Resume Building
Our team consists of skilled professionals dedicated to our foundation's mission. Elizabeth Payne brings her vast experience as a special needs teacher's aide and proprietor of The Swans Quill to provide expert resume-building services. These services are designed to help you or your loved one secure or transition into new career opportunities by crafting a professional resume. For support, please contact elizabethpayne916@gmail.com with the subject line "Resume Inquiry".
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Tegin Turns 5
Come celebrate Tegin’s 5th Birthday in true fairytale fashion! On September 6th from 1–4 PM, join us for an afternoon filled with wonder—complete with a bounce house, delicious food, lively music, and plenty of magical fun. You’re all invited to share in the joy, laughter, and sparkle as we make Tegin’s special day truly unforgettable! Remember, we are here to build a bridge to fill the gap between our special needs community and the community they live in. That is why everyone is invited. Come make new friends and celebrate inclusion!