About Us

Welcome to the CommUNITY

We are the Special Needs CommUNITY of Northern Nevada, a non-profit organization based in the Reno/ Tahoe area dedicated to improving the lives and experiences of those with special needs.

Learn more about the SNCNN Board.

Our goal is to improve the day-to-day lives of those with special needs through social activities that allow members to enjoy them regardless of what makes them special. These include sensory hours at local businesses where the lights and sounds are turned down to allow those with any aversion to enjoy the activities and in a less crowded atmosphere. These events occur every month, with larger events around the holidays helping families get the most out of events many often take for granted. 

Be sure to check our calendar of events each month!

We strive to support caretakers of those with special needs as we realize that after your first diagnosis, it can be daunting to find the information you need. Our community is very caring and understanding to the challenges of special needs individuals and their caretakers.

We offer support groups and one-on-one talks to help navigate these new waters. Our mission is to provide our local community with support for all families and individuals with special needs and to help them create meaningful social connections and lead fulfilling lives. 

Support meetings are posted on our monthly calendars, and the Facebook group is available to the community.

Each year, we continue to grow and expand our programs and events to help with any needs that may arise with local families. We love hearing from those old and new to the community about what services and support we can provide. We welcome feedback from local businesses that are interested in partnering to make the area more special-needs friendly.

Getting involved directly is always available as a Partner, Sponsor, or Volunteer.

Thank you for showing interest in our organization and what we strive to achieve in this beautiful place we call home. We have already found many kind and supportive people in this community and we hope to continue spreading the kindness we have received!

Questions can be directed to our email at sncommunityofnn@gmail.com.