Inclusive exercise
Welcoming opportunities to move and participate together.
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Inclusive activity · Shared community
Little Firefly creates welcoming opportunities for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to move, connect, and take part.
confidence, connection & joy
Our mission
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.
Welcoming opportunities to move and participate together.
Community moments built around connection and joy.
Young people showing up with encouragement and care.
Past program highlights
These are historical event examples from Little Firefly's public site. They do not imply a current recurring schedule.
Inclusive movement
Public event stories describe fencing activities organized with Elite Fencing Academy.
Public event records: 2025 and 2026
Creative participation
A public fundraiser included art by local artists and participating children.
Community learning
A public seminar explored music, cognition, and social relationships.
STEM exploration
The public event record includes a robotics activity with FIRST® LEGO® League Team Turtlebots.
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Community moments
Shared movement, support, and celebration from photographs publicly posted by Little Firefly.
Leadership & coaches
Founders, a secretary, and coaches helping create welcoming opportunities to move, connect, and belong.
Founder
A national-level fencer, Claire connects physical activity with confidence, resilience, and community.
Co-Founder
Edison focuses on safety, well-being, healthy exercise, and confidence-building.
Secretary
Coach
Coach
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
Whether you want to volunteer, participate, or support an activity, start with the path that fits you best.
Share your interest through the volunteer form below.
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Volunteer interest
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.
Sponsors & partners
Community partner
Community partner
Contact Little Firefly
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Contact & social
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