This year, we are proud to celebrate Dylan Kelly and the creativity, passion, and individuality that make our members who they are.

Dylan has a longtime interest in storytelling, character creation, animation, and voice acting. Over the past year, he had the opportunity to take those interests beyond something he simply enjoys and explore them in a more professional setting. He spent time in the recording studio bringing his own characters to life through voiceover work, traveled to Oregon to meet with former Disney animator Chuck Harvey, worked with an illustrator to see one of his characters take shape visually, and connected with a broadcasting professional to learn more about performance, voice, and storytelling.

At this year’s event, guests will get a closer look at Dylan’s creative journey through a special film highlighting these experiences, his original characters, and the people who helped encourage him along the way.

Dylan’s story reflects what Erik’s Ranch & Retreats is all about: creating meaningful opportunities for adults with autism to pursue their interests, build confidence and relationships, develop greater independence, and create lives filled with purpose.

On September 30, we invite you to join us for an evening celebrating Dylan, our members, and the community that makes these opportunities possible. Along the way, we’ll also share highlights from the past year at Erik’s Ranch & Retreats and look ahead to what comes next.

Thank you for being part of the Erik’s Ranch & Retreats community and for helping us continue creating opportunities for adults with autism.

An Evening With Dylan Kelly