The City of Miramar is advancing a series of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month initiatives, led by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, aimed at strengthening education, community support, and access to resources for individuals with autism and their families.
The effort began earlier this month with an Autism-Friendly Emergency Preparedness Workshop held on April 6 at the Miramar Commission Chambers. The session, designed for neurodivergent individuals, caregivers, and families, focused on how emergency situations uniquely affect individuals on the autism spectrum and how households can better prepare.
Experts from the National Hurricane Center participated in the workshop, providing guidance on emergency planning. Attendees also learned about sensory profiles, including sensory seekers, sensory avoiders, and mixed profiles, along with practical strategies for managing emergency scenarios.
City officials say the workshop reflects Miramar’s broader push to ensure residents with autism are supported before, during, and after emergencies.
Additional events are scheduled throughout April:
Upcoming Events
Autism Awareness Resource Fair
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway
The City, in partnership with Memorial Healthcare System and Reyna Group Home, will host more than 45 community organizations offering services for children and adults with autism. The event will also feature a panel discussion including parents, adults on the autism spectrum, and medical professionals. The fair is free and open to the public.
Register here:
Autism Awareness Resource Fair Registration
Walk with Miramar for Autism
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway
The month’s activities will conclude with a family-friendly community walk aimed at promoting awareness and inclusion. The event will feature children’s activities, including bounce houses and interactive experiences. Participants can register individually or as teams, with warm-up activities scheduled before the walk begins.
Register here:
Walk with Miramar for Autism Registration
“These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to ensuring that Miramar is a city where all residents feel supported, included, and empowered,” Chambers said, noting that the events are designed to connect families with tools, services, and community partnerships across Broward County.
City officials said Autism Awareness Month serves as both a celebration and a call to action, as Miramar continues efforts to create a more inclusive environment for individuals living with autism and their families.
