This weekend will mark our 5th year exhibiting Floreo at the Huddle Up for Autism event at the Eagles' stadium in Philadelphia. The Eagles host this event each year in the spring, and via our association with the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, Center for Autism Research, we've been invited to participate since 2017 (a year after Floreo was founded!). We missed a few years because of the pandemic, but we were able to be back in person last year and this year. Families from around the region attend the event to enjoy the many activities geared to delight the young and old alike.
Because of the enormity of the event, we bring a large Floreo crew. The crew this year will include salespeople, managers, product developers, and business partners, as well as those who provide clinical, research, and medical perspectives to the app. We give live demos to kids (and kids at heart) to introduce them to the magic of VR. Parents/guardians are able to see how their loved ones will respond to the experience. Significantly for us, it offers a somewhat rare opportunity for all of our staff to see Floreo in action with those we are looking to support. This helps inform the entire team on how to better guide the development of Floreo app going forward. This event is near and dear to our hearts and we are happy to be able to attend again on Sunday, April 21. For more information see: Huddle Up 2024.
Upcoming event
ASK ME ANYTHING ABOUT FLOREO
Join us on April 25th at 1pm ET as we present a special "Ask Me Anything" session with the visionary behind Floreo, Founder/CEO Vijay Ravindran!
Whether you're curious about Floreo's journey, industry insights, or seeking invaluable advice about using Floreo with your Learners, this is your chance to have your questions answered in real-time.
In case you missed it...
FLOREO ACQUISITION OF AUTISM EYES
We are thrilled to announce that Floreo has acquired Autism Eyes, an autism diagnostics and assessment company created by Cleveland Clinic Innovations. This represents an important expansion of Floreo’s business and clinical model into the virtual diagnostics and assessment space.Floreo is also excited to announce a strategic investment by Cleveland Clinic.
The Autism Eyes technology addresses a clear unmet need by streamlining clinical workflow to enable earlier diagnosis, earlier treatment access, and in turn, improved outcomes.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting expansion for Floreo!
Upcoming Events
CATCH US AT AN EVENT NEAR YOU
Let us know if you are attending an upcoming event. We would love to connect with you!
- Huddle Up for Autism in Philadelphia, PA April 21
- CASP in Fort Worth, TX April 29-30
- ABAI in Philadelphia, PA May 23-27
- Disrupting the Norm: The Unconventional Neurodiversity Conference in Jacksonville, FL May 30
New Partnerships
THE FLOREO COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW
A warm welcome to the newest Floreo partners at Fayette County Schools (KY). We are looking forward to bringing Floreo to your Learners!
Are you ready to join the Floreo family? We would love to discuss implementation in your school, district, or practice! Reply to this email to set up time to speak with a member of our team.
Attention Medicaid Families
FLOREO SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE COVERED
Did you know that in Wisconsin and New York families on Medicaid waivers initiated full reimbursed coverage of Floreo in the home?
If your family receives services in your state using a Medicaid waiver, you might be able to get a Floreo subscription (including equipment rental) fully covered by your state program. Reach out to us, and let’s work together to see how we can get Floreo into your home and start making a difference for your Learner.
Funding ideas
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU GAIN FUNDING FOR FLOREO?
We know that budgets can be tight, and we want to help get Floreo into the hands of anyone who needs it! Please let us know if you need help writing up your DonorsChoose application or with information for a grant you have identified. This is a great resource to find available grants.
IDEA and Title I funds are also great sources to help you access a Floreo subscription.
What have we been reading this week?
NEWS ROUND-UP
- Mom uses social media to share son’s journey with autism
- "Schools are killing my son's autism support under the veil of equity"
- Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls
- Author and advocate Tiffany Hammond speaks on intersectionality of neurodiversity and race
- It's time to prioritize assistive technology for neurodiversity