We’re highlighting our growing national impact with recent center openings, open houses, and events across the South, and looking ahead to an inspiring conference with our ABA colleagues out West.

Fiesta in Fuqua

Back to School Shine

Brighter Strides is proud to have joined “Fiesta in Fuqua,” a back-to-school drive and resource fair in Duncan, OK where BCBA Hailey Odell, RBT Emily Hornberger, and RBT Liberty Carney enjoyed connecting with local families and sharing our mission. 

We’re grateful for the opportunity to introduce Brighter Strides at this wonderful event and look forward to serving the community at our new state-of-the-art center—opening soon!

Open House in Virginia

Ashburn & Herndon Summer Celebrations

In Virginia, we celebrated summer at both centers, hosting open houses that included bounce houses, DIY sundae stations, kids’ crafts, and more. Ashburn guests enjoyed a bubble magic show and a special character visit, while Herndon families joined in a foam party and splash pad fun.

From Fairfax to Loudoun county, the Brighter Strides team enjoyed welcoming local families to our bright, modern centers—spreading joy and engaging the larger community in our mission to empower children for a bigger, brighter future.

 Wilson, NC Center

Grand Opening Ceremony

 Official Ribbon Cutting, Activities, and Refreshments

Please join us on Sunday, September 16 for a fun-filled day of under-the-sea themed activities and refreshments at our grand opening celebration and official ribbon cutting ceremony with the Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

We are looking forward to welcoming the community to tour our new state-of-the-art location, meet our expert team, and learn more about our compassionate approach to comprehensive care.

Tuesday, September 16th
3 PM - 6 PM (ribbon-cutting at 4PM)
4909 Expressway Drive, Suite D
Wilson, NC, 27893

For more information, please contact Ashley Gonzalez Garcia at 828-729-6181.

Catonsville Center Grand Opening 

Opening Doors & Hearts

Our Catonsville Grand Opening Celebration welcomed families, community partners, and neighbors to tour our new state-of-the-art center during a colorful day of festivities. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion and children enjoyed carnival-themed refreshments, face painting, balloons, arts and crafts, and more.

We are grateful to everyone who was part of this special day and excited to be serving the Catonsville community!

A Playful Spirit in Georgia 

 Dress-Up, Water Play, & Family Fun

August was a time of creative, colorful fun in Georgia! The Duluth team kicked off the month with themed dress days during “Spirit Week” and closed out the month with a splash on “Water Day” at the center, followed by “Family Play Day” at the Funville Factory Indoor Playground!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Funville to enjoy free play, pizza, goodie bags, and prizes…and congrats to our LCD writing tablets and spinning chair winners! With hands-on, sensory-friendly activities for young children to explore and play—and the opportunity for parents to connect with our Brighter Strides team and other families—the day was filled with laughter, learning, and

MAKE ‘m SMILE NC: Sept 6

Join the Biggest Party for Kids with Special Needs

Please join us to celebrate kids and adults with special needs at the 2nd annual Nathaniel’s Hope MAKE ‘m SMILE North Carolina!

As a proud Resource Exhibitor, we look forward to sharing this fun-filled day of connection, and community with you. With food, games, live performances, and more—this is a great opportunity for the kids to shine while families engage with local partners who support their journey. This event is free and open to the public—come play, connect, and be sure to stop by the Brighter Strides ABA booth to say “hi!”

Saturday, September 6th | 10 AM - 2 PM
CaroMont Health Park
800 W Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28052

UtABA Annual Conference:

September 11-12 

Learning, Connection, & Collaboration

Come see us at the Utah Association for Behavior Analysis (UtABA) Annual Conference! Across Utah, UtABA serves as an important professional development resource for behavior analysts, ensuring practitioners and educators remain informed and empowered within the field. This important yearly event gathers behavior analysts for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration at the MACU Expo Center. 

We are thankful for this opportunity to continue learning from one another and look forward to seeing many of you there.

Sporting Good Times in the South 

Game Nights Out with the Team

On Thursday, August 14th, the Charlotte team gathered at Truist Field to enjoy a company-sponsored night out with Minor League Baseball’s Charlotte Knights! Though our hometown heroes lost to the Memphis Redbirds (6-0), it was a memorable night for our team, filled with camaraderie and fun.

The summer social at Painted Pickle in Atlanta featured a complimentary happy hour with food and beverages and endless activities including pickleball, ping pong, indoor putting green, bucket ball, table shuffleboard, darts, and more.

In Richmond, the team enjoyed an evening of boutique bowling and good times with food and drinks at River City Roll. Friendly competition on the colorful lanes gave us a great opportunity to laugh, unwind, and connect.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for these fun-filled events—we look forward to our next team outings together!

Connecting to Support in More Ways

Our New AI-Powered Chat Box

As a new way to connect with information, our website now features an AI-powered chat assistant designed to facilitate your experience online. Whether you’re looking for answers to common questions or quick support anytime of day, our chatbot is always available to help 24/7 by clicking on the purple chat icon in the lower right-hand corner of the site.

Of course this new tool isn’t replacing the personal customer support you know and trust at Brighter Strides so if you need personalized assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team.