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Autism-Friendly Things to Do in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia's sensory-friendly scene is smaller than St. Louis's or Kansas City's, but it has genuine bright spots — and the city declared itself an "Autism Friendly City" in 2026.

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Daniel Boone Regional Library

Library / sensory story time

Columbia's public library system; runs a recurring sensory-friendly story time and programming for people with disabilities.

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Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center

Equine-assisted programs

Nonprofit therapeutic riding center just south of Columbia serving children and adults with disabilities.

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