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Squirrel Space is a better, kinder space: We can change the world, one acorn at a time.
Sometimes asking for help isn't easy.
Imagine needing support but not having the words in the moment.
For many neurodivergent people, everyday situations—ordering food, visiting the doctor, traveling, or asking for assistance—can become overwhelming when communication feels difficult.
That's the vision behind Support Cards.
A simple tool designed to help communicate needs with clarity, dignity, and confidence.
At Squirrel Space, we believe accessibility isn't just about ramps or automatic doors. It's also about creating environments where people can communicate in the way that works best for them.
But we don't want to build this alone.
Support Cards should be shaped by the people who will use them.
That's why we're listening first—learning from lived experiences, gathering feedback, and co-creating something that truly supports our community.
💚 If you'd like to help shape the future of Support Cards, comment "Support" below.
Together, we can create a tool that makes understanding a little easier, one conversation at a time.
07/20/2026
Sometimes, a small pin can say something words can't.
Our refreshed Neurodivergent Pride Pins are here, designed to celebrate different neurotypes and remind every person in our community that they belong exactly as they are. 💚
Whether you wear one to express your identity, start a conversation, or simply let someone know they're not alone, each pin is a small symbol of a bigger message: You belong here.
🎉 Our new pins will be available at Summer Bash on August 22!
Stop by during the event to see the collection, connect with our community, and pick out a pin that speaks to you.
These pins are also our way of saying thank you to the sponsors and donors whose generosity helps create inclusive spaces where neurodivergent individuals and families can connect, celebrate, and belong.
Join us at Summer Bash and celebrate a community where every brain deserves to shine.
💚 Learn more about the event at https://summer-bash-2026.lovable.app/
07/19/2026
Today's the day we make room at the table for everyone. 💚🐿️
For many neurodivergent adults, walking into a new space can feel like the hardest part.
Wondering if you'll fit in.
Wondering if you'll know anyone.
Wondering if you'll feel comfortable enough to stay.
That's why Portland Plays exists.
Today isn't about being the best at board games.
It's about finding a community where you can relax, connect, laugh, and simply be yourself.
You don't need to know anyone before you arrive.
💚 You don't need to be a board game expert.
💚 You don't need to mask or pretend to be someone you're not.
You belong here, exactly as you are.
If you're still deciding whether to come, consider this your invitation. We'd love to welcome you and save you a seat at the table.
📍 Capes & Crepes Café
🎲 Portland Plays
💚 Every Brain Deserves a Place at the Table.
07/18/2026
Tomorrow is more than a game day.
It's an opportunity to find a space where you don't have to explain yourself, mask who you are, or worry about fitting in.
At Portland Plays, every brain deserves a place at the table.
Whether you're coming on your own, bringing family, or hoping to meet new people, you'll find a welcoming community that understands.
No pressure.
No expectations.
Just board games, genuine conversations, and a place where belonging comes first.
If you've been thinking about joining us, this is your invitation.
We'll save you a seat.
📍 Capes & Crepes Café
📅 Tomorrow • July 19
Register today and come play with us. We'd love to meet you.
07/17/2026
Every community is stronger when everyone has a place to belong. 💚🐿️
This summer, we're bringing families, friends, and neighbors together for Summer Bash, a celebration of connection, adaptive dance, and the incredible potential of neurodivergent individuals.
But events like this don't happen without people who believe that belonging matters.
That's why our Summer Bash sponsorship opportunities are now open.
Whether you're a local business, community organization, or company looking to make a meaningful impact, there's a way to partner with us.
✨ Menu A supports Squirrel Space's mission all year long, starting at $250 as a Founding Partner.
✨ Menu B helps make Summer Bash on August 22 in Grapevine, Texas possible, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $250 Community Sponsor to $5,000+ Title Sponsor.
Your support helps create welcoming spaces where neurodivergent people and their families can connect, celebrate, and experience the joy of truly belonging.
If your organization is planning community giving or CSR partnerships for July and August, we'd love to start the conversation.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:
https://summer-bash.netlify.app/ -bag
Together, we can build communities where everyone feels seen, supported, and included.
07/15/2026
Have you ever looked closely at the Disability Pride Flag?
Each stripe represents part of the disability community: physical disabilities, neurodiversity, invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, psychiatric and emotional disabilities, and sensory disabilities.
Different experiences. Different stories. Different needs.
All deserving to belong. 💚
That's what Disability Pride Month reminds us.
Belonging isn't about changing yourself to fit into a space.
It's about building better spaces.
Spaces where you can show up as yourself.
Ask for support without fear.
Communicate your needs.
And know you're valued exactly as you are.
That's why Squirrel Space exists. 🐿️🌰
We're building a community where belonging isn't the exception.
It's the standard.
💚 Celebrate.
🌱 Advocate.
🐿️ Make room for different ways of being.
Together, we can build spaces where more people can say:
I belong here.
07/14/2026
Making new connections as an adult can be hard.
And for neurodivergent adults, finding spaces that feel comfortable, welcoming, and low-pressure can be even harder.
That's why we're creating opportunities for connection to happen naturally.
No pressure to perform.
No pressure to fit in.
Just board games, shared laughs, and community. 💚
Join us this weekend for Portland Plays: Board Game Open Play at Capes & Crepes Café.
Whether you love board games, want to meet new people, or simply want to spend time in a space where you can come exactly as you are—we'd love to have you.
📍 Capes & Crepes Café
📅 July 19
🎲 Board games, conversation, and community
Every brain deserves a place at the table.
💚 Save your seat and join us: https://form.typeform.com/to/tonQkP9R?typeform-source=www.linkedin.com
Know someone in the Portland area who might need a space like this? Share this post with them. 🐿️💚
SMALL CARDS BIG MOMENTS
Not every challenge looks like a crisis.
Sometimes it's ordering coffee.
Sometimes it's checking in for an appointment.
Sometimes it's asking for a little extra time, a quieter space, or a different way to communicate.
Those moments can feel overwhelming when finding the words isn't easy.
That's where Squirrel Space Safety Cards come in. 💚🐿️
They're designed to help communicate your needs clearly—especially when speaking feels difficult or energy is running low.
🛡️ A tool for connection.
🌱 A tool for self-advocacy.
💚 A tool created with the neurodivergent community, not just for it.
Community testing is underway, and every insight helps us make these cards more useful, more accessible, and more empowering.
Summer rollout is getting closer. 🌰
Want to be among the first to know when they're available?
DM us ""SUPPORT CARD"" to join the early notification list.
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07/10/2026
Disability Pride isn't about overcoming who you are. It's about no longer feeling like you have to hide. 🐿️
For many disabled and neurodivergent people, the hardest part isn't their disability.
It's navigating a world that wasn't designed with them in mind.
Pride means:
✨ Wearing your noise-canceling headphones without apologizing.
✨ Asking for extra processing time without guilt.
✨ Using accommodations without feeling like you've "earned" them.
✨ Unmasking when it's safe to be yourself.
Every act of self-advocacy is an act of courage.
This Disability Pride Month, let's build communities where people don't have to choose between acceptance and authenticity.
Because inclusion isn't about asking people to fit in.
It's about creating spaces where everyone already belongs. 💚
What's one way you've seen inclusion make a difference, for yourself or someone else? We'd love to hear your story in the comments.
07/09/2026
What if one small card could make difficult conversations easier?
Support Cards are designed to help neurodivergent individuals communicate important information when speaking feels difficult.
Each card can help explain things like:
• Communication preferences
• Sensory needs
• Processing time
• Preferred accommodations
• Emergency information (optional)
They're not about labels.
They're about understanding.
Because asking for support shouldn't be complicated.
Would a Support Card make your day easier?
Tell us below.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
