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Holiday-themed hay rides were a crowd favorite.
Volunteers and students from Lake Gem Elementary’s special-needs program were ready to take off on a boat ride.
Mateo Almodovar scoops sprinkles out of a cup at the cookie-decorating station while his parents take photos.
Colli Esters had a great time riding a pony.
Parker Young dressed up as Spider-Man for the occasion.
Students from Dream Lake Elementary’s special-needs program were all smiles aboard Ocoee Fire Rescue’s four-wheeler.
Cristina Centeno hugged her stuffed duck tight.
Noelani Betancourt was ecstatic to pet Sheriff K-9 Boone.
Timothy Vo tries to sit still as he gets a design painted on his hand.
Andy Nguyen loved searching for buried treasure in the sand box.
Kiara Montalvo enjoyed some bonding time with her younger brother, Justin Berry.
Students from Dr. Phillips High’s special-needs programs were happy to meet Santa Claus.
Santiago Susa was fascinated by the playground sand.
Nidal Rhacaoui, center, used a mallet to launch a rubber duck off a board.
Kinsley Heslep and Emma T. had a great time at the holiday party.
WINDERMERE For children with special needs, the Autistic/Handicapped Children of Central Florida’s annual holiday party is the perfect start to a merry and bright season. Held Thursday, Dec. 7, at The Pines at Windermere, this year’s party was the 44th for AHC of Central Florida. The event hosts up to 1,500 children with special needs from the Orange County school district, who get to enjoy boat rides, pony rides, games, visits with Santa, a picnic lunch, bounce houses, special guest appearances and more.
