Spirit Week at MAC Midwest: What Acceptance Looks Like in Action

During Autism Acceptance Month, our centers celebrated Spirit Week and had a blast. Across our centers, teams dressed up, joined in, and had fun together throughout the week.

  • On Monday, each center picked a color and showed up together for Color the Spectrum Day, reflecting the range of strengths, experiences, and perspectives we see in our community every day.
  • On Tuesday, Superhero / Superpower Day brought out capes, costumes, and a few creative takes on personal strengths.
  • On Wednesday, Shine Bright Day filled our centers with neon, gold, and anything that stood out.
  • On Thursday, Mismatch / Patterns Day meant bold combinations, mixed prints, and plenty of personality.
  • On Friday, Crazy Hair / Be You Day wrapped up the week with expressive styles, hats, and some unforgettable looks.

Each day had a meaning behind it, but most of all, it gave everyone a chance to participate in a way that worked for them and enjoy being part of it. There was a lot of laughter, a lot of creativity, and a lot of moments where learners and staff simply had fun together.

We’re grateful to our teams and our learners for making the week what it was. Enjoy pictures from across our centers who showed off their spirit!

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