Local Non Profit Secures Adaptive Bike for Special Needs Child

A rare diagnosis, a $10,000 bike, and a family’s joy — how one nonprofit is helping kids like Eli ride alongside their siblings and experience childhood on their own terms.
Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton

Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton Staff Reports May 21, 2025 1:09 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🧭 Scouts from Troop 544 helped locate a missing 11-year-old autistic child near Ferry Park in Fort Walton Beach on April 7. 🏅 Okaloosa County Commissioner Paul Mixon presented the troop with a proclamation recognizing […]
Emerald Coast Autism Center Launches 13th Annual ONE Campaign

Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is launching its 13th Annual ONE Campaign, featuring a 5K run and a golf tournament to raise funds for student scholarships and increase autism awareness.
With Adulthood on the Horizon – Parents of Children With Autism Prepare Non-Profit To Help Adults With Autism Live Well

Parents in Okaloosa County are spearheading the Ground Up Project, a non-profit initiative aimed at building a specialized facility for adults with Autism. This project seeks to provide full-time assistance and a centralized hub for services, addressing the lifelong needs of individuals on the Autism spectrum.”
Emerald Coast Autism Center Announces Fundraisers for Scholarships

The Emerald Coast Autism Center has announced its two big fundraisers for 2024. The money they bring in will provide scholarships for students in need.