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Every adventure starts with curiosity. 💙Sammy is showing us exactly what Feel. Discover. Explore.looks like—finding joy in a good book while proudly representing the Delaware Sensory Museum.Whether it’s through reading, movement, play, or hands-on exploration, every child deserves opportunities to learn in ways that honor how they experience the world.Thank you to Sammy’s family for sharing this special moment with our community. Seeing our mission carried into everyday moments reminds us why we do this work.Because when children are empowered to explore the world in ways that work for them, their possibilities are endless.#FeelDiscoverExplore #DelawareSensoryMuseum #InclusiveLearning #AutismAcceptance #EmpoweringPlay ReadingIsAnAdventure Neurodiversity InclusionMatters by @dsmexperience

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Community changes when people choose to show up 🏆We’re grateful to Awanda Hodge for standing with Delaware Sensory Museum as a proud supporter of Walk for Life. Her partnership is helping create more opportunities for children of all abilities and bringing us one step closer to expanding access to inclusive, sensory-informed programs for families across our community.Want to make an even bigger impact? Join Team Awanda on the Walk for Life Leadership Board and help us create brighter futures for children and families. Register, invite your friends, and let’s walk together for a cause that matters.#WalkForLife #TeamAwanda #DelawareSensoryMuseum #EmpowerPlay #InclusiveCommunities AutismAcceptance CommunityImpact LeadershipInAction SupportLocal WilmingtonDE TogetherWeCan EveryStepMatters by @dsmexperience

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“Look at this... I’m doing it.”Those five words are more than a milestone—they’re a reminder of what’s possible when children are given the right environment, the right support, and the opportunity to learn in a way that works for them.That’s the power of Empower PlayThrough our global partnership with Tiny Tuff, and additional community partnerships we’re bringing innovative, inclusive play experiences to Delaware that create more meaningful opportunities for children of all abilities and learning levels. Together, we’re helping make play more accessible, more engaging, and more empowering for every child.But we can’t do it alone.Every registration, every donation, every sponsorship through Walk for Life helps us continue expanding these life-changing opportunities for families in our community.Walk with us. Stand with us. Help create a future where every child has the opportunity to say:“Look at this... I’m doing it.”Register today through the link in our bio. by @dsmexperience

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Inclusion begins with understanding. Together, we can build communities where every childfeels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. www.dsmexperience.com by @dsmexperience

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Meet us at the starting line 👣 #DSMWalkForLifeThis is where every step begins.On Saturday, August 8, we’ll gather at Hare Pavilion on the Wilmington Riverfront for Walk for Life—a morning of community, remembrance, and hope.Every registration, every team, every sponsor, and every donation helps expand access to sensory-informed programming through the Empower Play Campaign, creating more opportunities for children of all abilities and their families.Whether you’re walking in honor of someone, in memory of someone, or simply because you believe every child deserves to belong, your presence matters.📍 Hare Pavilion | Wilmington Riverfront🎟️ Register, start a team, or become a sponsor through the link in our bio.We’ll see you at the starting line. by @dsmexperience

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We’re officially 22% of the way to our $50,000 goal!Thank you to every individual, family, sponsor, and supporter who has helped us get this far.Now let’s keep the momentum going. Whether you register as an individual, bring your family, orstart a team, every registration brings us one step closer to creating more inclusive experiences for children of all abilities and their families.August 8Wilmington RiverfrontRegister today:www.dsmexperience.com by @dsmexperience

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Something special is happening on August 8 #DSMWalkForLifeWalk for Life isn’t just a walk-it’s a movement to create more inclusive opportunities for neurodivergent children and their families. Every registration helps support the Delaware Sensory Museum’s Empower Play Campaign and brings us one step closer to building a community where every child can thrive.Register today at www.dsmexperience.com by @dsmexperience

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Some causes become personal the moment you understand what’s at stake @dsmexperience x @awandasworld That’s why I chose to support Walk for Life.Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play, and grow in spaces designed with their needs in mind. Every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and connected to resources that help them thrive.Supporting the Delaware Sensory Museum’s Walk for Life is my way of investing in a future where inclusion isn’t an afterthought—it’s the standard.On August 8, I’ll be walking alongside families, advocates, and community leaders to help expand access to sensory-informed programming through the Empower Play Campaign.I hope you’ll join me. Register, start a team, or make a donation. Every step helps create more opportunities for children of all abilities.Visit www.dsmexperience.com to sign up or click the link their bio #WalkForLife #DelawareSensoryMuseum #CommunityMatters #ActuallyAuthentic ProtectWhatComesNext by @dsmexperience

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Get ready for Walk For Life! Sign up today 🥳Every registration helps create more inclusive spaces for children to learn, play, and thrive.On Saturday, August 8, join us for Walk for Life as we come together to support children and families of all abilities while helping expand access to sensory-informed programming through the Delaware Sensory Museum’s Empower Play Campaign.Whether you register as an individual, start a team, or invite your family, friends, coworkers, church, or organization to walk alongside you, your participation makes a meaningful impact.Together, we’re building a community where every child has the opportunity to belong, explore, and thrive.Register today through the link in our bio. Every step moves the mission forward. by @dsmexperience

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Every registration moves the mission forward @dsmexperienceJoin us for Walk for Life on Saturday, August 8 at the Wilmington Riverfront as we come together to support children, families, and individuals with disabilities while helping build a more inclusive future.Register as an individual, start a team, or invite your family, friends, and coworkers to walk alongside you.🎟️ Sign up today through the Givebutter link in our bio.Click Donate and Tickets to select your walking ticket or sponsor. #WalkForLife #DelawareSensoryMuseum #EveryStepMatters #InclusiveCommunities #EmpowerPlay by @dsmexperience

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Another milestone. More momentum🏆We are honored to share that the Delaware Sensory Museum has been selected and awarded a $10,000 grant through Raymond James Charitable on behalf of the Joe & Judy DeStefano Family Foundation. Being selected for this investment is more than financial support—it’s a vote of confidence in our vision to build Delaware’s first therapy-informed sensory museum and create more inclusive, sensory-informed spaces for neurodivergent children and their families.We are deeply grateful to the Joe & Judy DeStefano Family Foundation and Raymond James Charitable for believing in this work and investing in a future where every child has a place to learn, regulate, explore, and belong.Every milestone strengthens the mission. Every investment moves us one step closer.Now it’s your turn to help Match the Momentum.Join us on August 8th for Walk for Life as we take every step with purpose to support the future of inclusive, sensory-informed spaces for children and families across Delaware.Register today through the link in our bio. Every step matters.📸: @elakephotos by @dsmexperience

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The spaces we create shape what’s possible for the children who enter them.That’s why every Community Speaks Day is intentionally designed with the whole family in mind.While parents learned from experts, built community, and accessed resources, children explored, created, imagined, and played in our Arts & Tech Lab—a therapy-informed environment designed to support sensory exploration, encourage creativity, promote social engagement, and allow children to regulate through play. These experiences help build confidence, strengthen developmental skills, and create opportunities for meaningful interaction—all while giving caregivers the freedom to fully participate in the day’s programming.The next slide is a glimpse of what families took home. Sensory tools, educational resources, and thoughtfully selected giveaway items that extend support beyond a single day and into everyday life.This is why we do the work we do. We’re creating environments that remove barriers, strengthen families, and expand what’s possible for every child.#DelawareSensoryMuseum #CommunitySpeaksDay #Neurodiversity #SensorySupport #InclusionMatters FamilyResources AdaptiveCommunities by @dsmexperience

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