Tampa Bay Rays’ DJ Kitty visits kids with neurodiversity (VIDEO and PHOTOS)

Learning Independence for Tomorrow (LiFT), an institution dedicated to empowering students with neurodiversity, started the new school year with a special visit from DJ Kitty.

DJ Kitty, a mascot of The Tampa Bay Rays, welcomed students arriving for their first day of school, located in Clearwater.

Since opening in 2013, LiFT has been committed to fostering a supportive environment for children, and adults, with neurodiversity. Currently, 180 students are enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.

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