Beyond the Spectrum, Inc.
Our mission at Beyond the Spectrum is to serve individuals and families in our community affected by autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. By providing specialized therapeutic and educational services, our goal is for every individual to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, inclusive environment.
Contact Information
Address: 7333 International Place, Sarasota, FL 34240 ​ Phone: (941)-907-3443 Fax: (941)-527-0526 Email: info@beyondthespectrum.org
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ABA Clinic - Amy Labrie, BCBA and Director of Behavioral Services
Phone: (941)-907-3500 Email: amy.labrie@beyondthespectrum.org
"Bee" in the Know
News & Events
April 2024
Character Trait of the Month: Citizenship
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Citizenship: Working to help your community and supporting others for a greater cause.
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"Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you belong." ~ Charles Handy
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Purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook by clicking the image or scan ning the QR code!
Beyond the Spectrum has a BRAND NEW monthly podcast! "Helping Families Go Beyond" will serve as a resource for families through meaningful conversations with service providers, BTS leadership, parents/caregivers, and community partners. Visit our podcast page to listen!
Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust to support our exceptional students! Restrictions apply – please review the Trust’s terms and conditions to see if your contribution qualifies. Help our individuals Go Beyond by clicking here!
We are excited to announce that FatStraps has selected Beyond the Spectrum as the recipient of all proceeds from their "Rip for Autism" FPV goggle straps! Visit the link to donate in support of our programs and receive a FREE pair! Thank you, FatStraps!
As a 2022 grantee of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, we are so thankful to be featured in their promotional video. You can watch it here!
Click here to install the MakeMeSmile extension from CouponChief to help ensure that all of your Amazon orders will directly support BTS!
Save the Dates!
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Wednesday, 4/24
Community Insight Series with Dr. Val and Ms. Dawn - 12pm - 1pm
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Friday, May 3rd
BTS Family Luau! - 12pm - 2pm
A huge thank you to ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB for having two of our young adults from the H.I.V.E. on-air today for a cooking segment with Ms. MaryAnn and Ms. Anna! We had a fantastic time showing off our participants’ awesome abilities and discussing our new program’s #EarnedIncome venture through No Margin, No Mission and The Patterson Foundation. We are so grateful to be part of a community that helps our #MissionThrive!
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Click the link to watch our cooking segment!
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We had a wonderful time representing BTS at the 21st annual Manasota B.U.D.S. Buddy Walk! It was a beautiful day of inclusion and philanthropy for a great cause. A huge thank-you to our families and staff who attended!
Thank You to The Patterson Foundation, No Margin, No Mission, and The Sara Leonard Group for all of their guidance and support leading up to our 2023 FastPitch Presentation. We had an incredible chance to share more information about our H.I.V.E. program with the community for their potential investments! We are so appreciative for everyone who attended, and we look forward to initiating such a meaningful service in our community. Stay tuned for more details!
We were very fortunate to be featured on SNN's Helping Hand Segment for this month, along with receiving a generous donation from Carl Reynolds Law! Take a look at the link below to hear our Executive Director, Lora Carpenter, and Board Member, Jon Buice, talk about our mission in the community. We are so honored!
Thank you to Jon Buice from our Board of Directors for putting together a phenomenal video about our school featuring Lora Carpenter, our Executive Director!
Beyond the Spectrum does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its admissions or educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, other School-administered programs, or in employment. The school complies with the amended Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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