May

Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Families CCAN Open Office Hours:  12:00-1:00 PM

Do you have a question about whether a Families CCAN program might be a good fit for yourself or your loved one?

Are you looking for some quick advice or resource recommendations?

Stop in to Families CCAN Office Hours on Zoom on the 1st Tuesday of the month!

Registration information and link 

Note: If you are brand-new to Families CCAN, you may want to start by joining our next Info Session to learn what we’re all about!

Friday, May 8, 2026: Fridays with Friends:  6:00-7:00 PM

Location: Ambler YMCA

Audience: Special Needs Teens and Young Adults (age 15+)

Cost: $10 Members; $20 Nonmembers

Spend Friday evenings with your friends at the Y! This is an opportunity for our special needs community to socialize, meet new friends, and try new activities! We will have arts, crafts, swimming, snacks, and social time.

Future dates: September 11

Contact Katie McGuigan at katie.mcguigan@philaymca.org for any questions.

Registration is required. 

Monday, May 18, 2026: Families CCAN Resource Meeting (via Zoom):  7:00-8:30 PM

After 22- Neurodiverse, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health- Navigating Benefits and Life:   

Join us as we welcome benefits specialist Michele Leahy, who will be sharing information about what families need to know about Adult benefits.  She will cover important topics such as SSI/SSDI, Responsibilities of representative payees, Medicaid, work incentives, and special needs trusts.

Registration link

Sunday, May 31, 2026: The Arc Alliance's 4th Annual Resource Fair  5:00-7:00 PM

Location: Elmwood Park Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401

 Join us on May 31 from 5PM – 7PM at the Elmwood Park Zoo for a day filled with resources, connection, and fun! Our Family Resource Fair brings together businesses and organizations dedicated to supporting the IDD/A community.

This private event offers families the opportunity to explore resources in employment, education, in-home care, legal and financial planning, waiver and non-waiver funded programs, and more. Dozens of hand-picked partner organizations will be available for one-on-one conversations, ensuring families receive valuable guidance and support.

Registration ends on 5/24/26.