Presented by The Spark of Hudson Foundation

Hand Me Downs [1] - A [minor projects Initiative Parent Support Group

About This Event

Hand Me Downs [1] - A [minor projects Initiative Parent Support Group

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: The Spark of Hudson
Free

This group is for anyone parenting a neurodivergent and/or child with a disability. Together we will share some of our unique challenges in a safe and confidential space - allowing us to find connection instead of isolation. This is not meant to be solution-driven, rather an opportunity to experience validation and fellowship.

To support open and honest conversation, we ask that you attend without your children whenever possible. If this is not feasible, please reach out and we will do our best to help arrange childcare.

1] ‘Hand Me Downs’ does not refer to Down syndrome as “Downs.” We follow people-first language and are mindful of how terms are used. The title is a play on words, referring instead to the act of passing things down — in this case, passing down information, inspiration, care, and hope from family to family.

Hand Me Downs is not intended solely for families of children with Down syndrome. Rather, it is a living, evolving library for anyone in Columbia County — families, educators, caregivers, and allies — who are seeking shared knowledge, inclusive practices, advocacy resources, personal stories, or simply a welcoming place to pause, connect, and collaborate toward creating more opportunity

About This Event

Hand Me Downs [1] - A [minor projects Initiative Parent Support Group

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: The Spark of Hudson
Free

This group is for anyone parenting a neurodivergent and/or child with a disability. Together we will share some of our unique challenges in a safe and confidential space - allowing us to find connection instead of isolation. This is not meant to be solution-driven, rather an opportunity to experience validation and fellowship.

To support open and honest conversation, we ask that you attend without your children whenever possible. If this is not feasible, please reach out and we will do our best to help arrange childcare.

1] ‘Hand Me Downs’ does not refer to Down syndrome as “Downs.” We follow people-first language and are mindful of how terms are used. The title is a play on words, referring instead to the act of passing things down — in this case, passing down information, inspiration, care, and hope from family to family.

Hand Me Downs is not intended solely for families of children with Down syndrome. Rather, it is a living, evolving library for anyone in Columbia County — families, educators, caregivers, and allies — who are seeking shared knowledge, inclusive practices, advocacy resources, personal stories, or simply a welcoming place to pause, connect, and collaborate toward creating more opportunity

Getting There

The Spark of Hudson
502 Union Street
Hudson, 12534
United States