May

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. 

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.