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Special strong, healthy you March 26, 2026

Registration is FULL contact jennifer@mydreams-foundation with questions.

  

Health and Wellness:

According to the CDC, Disability Healthcare Costs in Louisiana were about $13.3 BILLION per year, or up to 38% of the state’s healthcare spending. Everyone can play a role in supporting more inclusive programs, communities, and health care to help people with disabilities be well and active in their communities. 


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Upcoming events!!

03/19/2026

Special Friends Night in partnership with Chick-Fil-A LaPlace

5pm

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7pm

Chick-fil-A LaPlace

Event Details

03/19/2026

Special Friends Night in partnership with Chick-Fil-A LaPlace

Come enjoy games, fun, and activities at this monthly community outing from 5p-7p at LaPlace Chick-fil-A.  Special Friends occurs the 3rd Th...

Event Details

5pm

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7pm

Chick-fil-A LaPlace

04/11/2026

Rockin' For Autism

6pm

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9pm

Riverlands Country Club

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04/11/2026

Rockin' For Autism

In celebration of Autism Awareness month, we invite you to Rockin' For Autism featuring 3rd St. Band.  $20 donation for entry includes 20 ra...

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6pm

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9pm

Riverlands Country Club

April 16, 2026

Special Friends in partnership with Chick-fil-A

5pm

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7pm

LaPlace Chick-fil-A

Event Details

April 16, 2026

Special Friends in partnership with Chick-fil-A

Come enjoy games, fun, and activities at this monthly community outing from 5p-7p at LaPlace Chick-fil-A.  Special Friends occurs the 3rd Th...

Event Details

5pm

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7pm

LaPlace Chick-fil-A

06/07/2026-6/14/2026

Explorer Club Carnival Cruise Bahamas, Celebration Key, and Key West

All day

Bahamas, Celebration Key, Key West

Event Details

06/07/2026-6/14/2026

Explorer Club Carnival Cruise Bahamas, Celebration Key, and Key West

Contact My Dreams Foundation Travel Agent, Amy Wombles with Key & Compass Travel at 504-258-2209 for pricing and booking information! Come E...

Event Details

All day

Bahamas, Celebration Key, Key West

05/25/2027-6/1/2027

Explorer Club Carnival Legend Inside Passage Alaskan Cruise

All day

Tracy Arm Fjord, Skwgay, Juneau, Ketkchin, Victoria BC

Event Details

05/25/2027-6/1/2027

Explorer Club Carnival Legend Inside Passage Alaskan Cruise

Contact My Dreams Foundation Travel Agent, Amy Wombles with Key & Compass Travel at 504-258-2209 for pricing and booking information! Come E...

Event Details

All day

Tracy Arm Fjord, Skwgay, Juneau, Ketkchin, Victoria BC

My Dreams Foundation 2026 scholarship application

We believe opportunities for post-secondary education or vocational programs afford all persons a chance for a brighter future. Growing up with a disability is difficult and we believe offering scholarships to students with a disability will help on their journey to adulthood.  Scholarship application window for 2026 is now OPEN.  Applications are due by April 10, 2026.

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My Dreams Foundation in Action

Education

We believe opportunities for post-secondary education or vocational programs afford all persons a chance for a brighter future. Growing up with a disability is difficult and we believe offering scholarships to students with a disability will help on their journey to adulthood.  Scholarship application window for 2026 is now OPEN.  Applications are due by April 10, 2026.


Please support our scholarship program for students living with a disability.





Support Our Scholarship Program

Special Strong, Healthy You

We're working to prioritize health and wellness for persons living with a disability and their caregiver. Register for a free monthly modified exercise class at Any Time Fitness, LaPlace.  Classes will be held the last Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.   


March 26, 2026

Registration is FULL

Please email jennifer@mydreams-foundation.org with questions or to be placed on the waiting list.









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Explorer Club

Join us in exploring new places!    

Free to join the club with no commitment to travel! Explorers choose which discounted trips they wish to explore!

Travel arrangements to accommodate Explorer special needs.

Families are welcome to arrange travel with their Explorer!

Explorers over the age of 18 are welcome to travel independently or request a shared chaperone if needed!







Explorer Club Free Registration

Advocacy

We're committed to equipping individuals with a disability a means to self-advocate while supporting families to be a voice for that voice may not be loud enough to be heard or understood.  Advocacy plays a crucial role in challenging societal norms, pushing for policy changes, and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their physical or mental capabilities, have equal rights and opportunities.

Cruise with US! All listed cruises are OPEN for booking!

Contact our travel agent today!

Special Friends Night

Join us the third Thursday of every month for Special Friends Night at Chick-fil-A LaPlace from 5p-7p!  Special Friends Night provides a welcoming environment for all individuals living with a disability to enjoy games, friends, and fun! 







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