Independent Identity

🦷💙 A huge thank you to Enable Dental for visiting Independent Identity!

Our clients had a wonderful time learning about healthy dental habits through hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, and plenty of smiles. We love creating opportunities for learning that build confidence and independence in everyday life.

We're so grateful to have community partners like Enable Dental, a portable on-site dental provider serving the Austin area, who make quality care more accessible for those we serve. Check them out .dental!

Happy Sisters Day to all the incredible sisters who make life a little brighter. 💕

✨ Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available! ✨

Want to support the Igniting Independence Gala: The Next Chapter but looking for something beyond a traditional sponsorship level?

We're seeking partners for several high-impact sponsorship opportunities, including:

🥂 Cocktail & Bar Sponsor
🍷 Wine Sponsor
🎁 Live & Silent Auction Item Donors
🍪 Dessert Sponsor
🎟️ Guest Experience Sponsors
🎉 In-Kind Donations & Specialty Partnerships

Whether you're a local business, a corporate partner, or an individual who believes in our mission, there's a meaningful way to get involved. These sponsorships help create an exceptional guest experience while allowing more of the funds raised that evening to directly support adults with profound autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Every partnership makes a difference. Every contribution helps us write The Next Chapter.

📩 Interested in sponsoring or donating? We'd love to create a partnership that's a perfect fit. Contact Jenna today to learn more!
https://app.betterunite.com/independentidentity-ignitingindependencegala2026

The more we recognize and understand profound autism, the more doors open — for research, for funding, and for the everyday supports that make a real difference.

Right now, individuals with profound autism are too often left out of the conversation. That means less research, less advocacy, and fewer resources reaching the people who need them most.

At Independent Identity, we see the people behind the statistics every single day — and we believe they deserve to be seen, understood, and supported just like everyone else.

📣 Share this post to help spread awareness. The more people who understand, the more we can advocate together.

The need is real—and growing.

As of March 2026, more than 198,000 Texans were waiting for Home and Community-Based Services through Texas HHSC interest lists.

Behind every number is a person waiting for opportunities, support, independence, and community.

At Independent Identity, we believe every individual deserves the chance to thrive, build meaningful relationships, and live a life filled with purpose.

💜 Together, we can continue advocating for services, raising awareness, and creating more opportunities for adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Lately at Independent Identity...

We've been out exploring, staying active, sharing meals, and making the most of every day.

Whether it's grabbing lunch, getting in a workout, or enjoying a game of basketball at the park, each experience helps build confidence, encourages independence, and reminds us that community is where growth happens.

Here's to celebrating the everyday moments that make a lasting impact. 💙

📖✨ Calling All Small Businesses! ✨📖

You don't have to be a big corporation to make a big impact.

Become a Story Sponsor for just $2,500 and help write the next chapter for adults with profound autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As a Story Sponsor, you'll receive valuable recognition before, during, and after the gala while aligning your business with a mission that's changing lives right here in Central Texas. Your sponsorship helps create an unforgettable event and brings us one step closer to reaching our fundraising goals—so we can continue providing life-changing programs for the adults and families we serve.

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business, connect with community leaders, and invest in a cause that truly matters.

💙 We'd love to tell your story alongside ours.

📩 Ready to become a Story Sponsor? Reach out today—we can't wait to partner with you!
https://app.betterunite.com/independentidentity-ignitingindependencegala2026