Little Firefly participants and volunteers stretching together on an outdoor field

Inclusive activity · Shared community

Every child deserves a chance to shine.

Little Firefly creates welcoming opportunities for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to move, connect, and take part.

confidence, connection & joy

Our mission

Movement feels brighter when everyone belongs.

Little Firefly participants and volunteers gathered after an outdoor activity
Making room for movement, confidence, and connection.

Little Firefly is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit centered on inclusive exercise for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Public events also bring together youth volunteers, families, and community partners through shared activities such as art, music, fencing, and robotics.

Inclusive exercise

Welcoming opportunities to move and participate together.

Shared activities

Community moments built around connection and joy.

Youth volunteers

Young people showing up with encouragement and care.

Past program highlights

A public record of ways the community has gathered.

These are historical event examples from Little Firefly's public site. They do not imply a current recurring schedule.

Participant practicing fencing at Little Firefly Taste of Fencing event

Inclusive movement

Taste of Fencing

Public event stories describe fencing activities organized with Elite Fencing Academy.

Public event records: 2025 and 2026
Little Firefly volunteers with a young artist holding artwork at an art fundraiser

Creative participation

Art Fundraiser

A public fundraiser included art by local artists and participating children.

Little Firefly participants and volunteers at a public music seminar

Community learning

Music Therapy

A public seminar explored music, cognition, and social relationships.

Little Firefly participants exploring robotics together with a tablet and educational robot

STEM exploration

Journey to Robotics

The public event record includes a robotics activity with FIRST® LEGO® League Team Turtlebots.

Interested in an activity?

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Community moments

Joy looks different in every frame.

Shared movement, support, and celebration from photographs publicly posted by Little Firefly.

Celebrating movement together
Encouragement in every activity

Leadership & coaches

Meet the Little Firefly team.

Founders, a secretary, and coaches helping create welcoming opportunities to move, connect, and belong.

Portrait of Ziqiao Claire Wang

Founder

Ziqiao Claire Wang

A national-level fencer, Claire connects physical activity with confidence, resilience, and community.

Portrait of Edison Wei Fan Lin

Co-Founder

Edison Wei Fan Lin

Edison focuses on safety, well-being, healthy exercise, and confidence-building.

Portrait of Mark Wu

Secretary

Mark Wu

Portrait of Lucas Wang

Coach

Lucas Wang

Portrait of Jane Park

Coach

Jane Park

Founder’s noteRead Claire’s story

Hi! My name is Ziqiao Claire Wang, and I am the founder of Little Firefly, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, particularly children with disabilities. As a national-level fencer, I understand firsthand the power of physical activity in building confidence, resilience, and community. That’s why I’m passionate about ensuring every child, no matter their circumstances, has access to enriching experiences that can shape their future.

I founded Little Firefly because I believe that small acts of kindness, when united, can create a profound impact. A single firefly may only shine a tiny light in the darkness, but when many fireflies come together, they transform the night into a tapestry of light. In the same way, our organization alone can only do so much—but with every volunteer, supporter, and advocate who joins our cause, we can brighten the lives of children and create lasting change in our community.

I invite you to be part of this mission. Whether through volunteering, donations, or simply spreading awareness, your support can help turn Little Firefly into a beacon of hope for those who need it most. Together, we can light up the world—one firefly at a time.

Get involved

Choose a way to join the community.

Whether you want to volunteer, participate, or support an activity, start with the path that fits you best.

Prefer Gmail? Email about participating or email about partnering.

Volunteer interest

Tell us how you would like to help.

Share your interests, availability, and preferred type of volunteer role. Little Firefly will follow up about appropriate opportunities.

Your privacy matters: This form does not ask for diagnoses, medical histories, medications, or other detailed health information.

01 Basic information
Preferred method of contact
02 Volunteer interests
Which activities are you interested in helping with?
03 Role preferences

Active Field Volunteer

Many Little Firefly volunteer activities take place outdoors on grass or uneven terrain and involve active participation with children and young people with developmental disabilities. Field volunteers may need to walk or jog, remain physically active for extended periods, react promptly to changing situations, and help maintain close supervision of participants.

Less physically demanding support roles may also be considered when available. Submitting this form does not guarantee that every type of role will be available.

Can you safely perform the essential physical activities of an active field-volunteer role, with or without reasonable accommodation?
04 Safety & supervision
Are you comfortable actively supervising children and participants during outdoor activities?
Are you comfortable responding promptly if a participant moves away from the activity area or group?
Are you comfortable following staff or coach instructions and Little Firefly safety procedures?
Are you comfortable volunteering outdoors in normal seasonal conditions?

Little Firefly will review your information and contact you about possible next steps. Available roles vary by activity.

Donate / support

Help make shared activities possible.

Support can help Little Firefly provide inclusive activities, supplies, community programs, and participant experiences.

Donate with PayPal or Zelle
Give securely through Little Firefly’s donation page.

Visit the donation page Your support helps create inclusive opportunities for children and families.

Sponsors & partners

Community support helps every light travel farther.

Elite Fencing Academy USA logo

Community partner

Elite Fencing Academy

Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe logo

Community partner

Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe

Contact Little Firefly

Start a conversation.

Send us a message about activities, participation, partnerships, sponsorships, or general questions.

Fields marked “required” must be completed.

01 Your information

Prefer Gmail? littlefirefly.atl@gmail.com

Contact & social

Keep in touch with Little Firefly.

Ask a question, follow new community moments, or start a conversation about taking part.

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