Project Beacon Texas

Dinner, a movie. and a little creativity in the kitchen.

Our next Beacon Social Club event is coming to Kingwood on Friday, September 25!

In the past, participants have made:

Homemade pizza while watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Pigs in a blanket while watching Sing
Chocolate chip waffles while watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

So what’s cooking for this one?

We can’t wait to find out.

Friday, September 25 | 6 to 8 PM
Kingwood

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute to reserve your spot.

Beacon SMILES programs are designed for individuals who can participate with minimal support and demonstrate basic communication and social skills in a group setting.

1:1 behavioral support is not provided.

Questions about whether this event is a good fit? Email [email protected]

Register here:
https://projectbeacontx.org/dinner-movie/

Girls just wanna have fun.

Coffee, refreshers, good conversation and some time to chill.

Our Beacon Access Center Pathways participants enjoyed getting out of the building, catching up with friends, and treating themselves to a little Dutch Bros Coffee run.

Sometimes a good day looks like learning a new skill.
Sometimes it looks like good drinks and even better company.

I ❤️🤍💙 USA.🗽

Today, we remember September 11 and the lives, families, and communities forever changed by that day.

In honor of the day, we’re sharing a few of the patriotic pieces our Beacon Access Center Pathways participants created during a recent visit to The Woodlands Art League.

Each participant painted a wood plank heart featuring the American flag, adding their own creativity and personal touch along the way. Thank you Woodlands Art League for your artistic guidance and the The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for awarding us the Big Idea Grant for 2026. This is a collaboration made in the USA.

These pieces will have another special moment in 2027 where they will be showcased at the Kevin Brady Community Center. Stay tuned for an invitation.

We’re proud to share their work, grateful for the community that helped make it possible, and honored to celebrate the red, white, and blue together.

Our President, CEO & Co-Founder, Kelly Baughman, delivered a powerful talk at Tetra, inspired by the film "Thinking in a Different Key".

One question asked of a full room: "Does anyone here know someone with autism? Over half the room raised their hands. This is significant because it is also what we see on a larger scale. In Montgomery County alone, there are just over 53,000 adults living with autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Out of that number 19% live with an aging parent or caregiver 60 or older. Think about that for a minute and ask yourself, what happens when that caregiver is gone? Project Beacon is having the important conversation about seeing possibilities differently. For more information visit www.projectbeacontx.org.

Is your young adult ready to work but still needs help preparing for the workplace?

There’s still time to register!

Our next Career Readiness 101 session starts September 22.

September 22 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
September 26 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
September 29 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

These FREE virtual sessions are designed for individuals age 16 and older with autism, ADHD, or other neurodiversities who could use additional support preparing for employment.

We’ll focus on skills that can make a difference in getting AND keeping a job, including workplace expectations, professional presentation, communication, and interviewing.

Attend one session or join us for all three. It’s completely FREE and completely virtual.

Don’t wait until they get the interview to start preparing for it.

Register today:
www.projectbeacontx.org/careerreadiness101

Career Readiness 101 - Project Beacon FREE Job Readiness & Employability Workshop Build the Skills to Get Hired and Stay Employed Looking for a job is only the first step. Long …

Root beer floats? Yes, please.

Every morning at Pathways, our participants learn about the National Day through National Today . When we discovered it was National Root Beer Float Day, we knew we had to celebrate.

The group headed to the grocery store, picked out their ice cream and root beer, brought everything back to the Beacon Access Center, and made their own root beer floats.

A little history, a trip to the store, making choices, following a plan, and, of course, enjoying the delicious results.

We’ll take any National Day that comes with ice cream🍦