Second Annual Special Needs Expo will take place in Chevrolet Centre


Special to the Vindicator

EVENTFUL MONTH: Looking forward to the Second Annual Special Needs Expo, set for April 26 at the Chevrolet Centre, are, from left, Evan Thompson, 3, and Summer Bailing, 4, with Eszter Takacs, conductor/teacher for Miracles Unlimited; Tracey Tatar, executive director, Miracles Unlimited; and Debra Grim, event coordinator.

The YOUNGSTOWN — The Second Annual Special Needs Expo, hosted by Miracles Unlimited Inc., will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at the Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St.

The event offers support for parents, caregivers, educators, the medical community and others who are faced with the challenges of caring for those with special needs.

Admission and on-site parking are free, and food and drinks can be purchased at the event. The center offers a drop-off area and handicap accessibility.

Participants available to answer questions will include government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local and national companies providing goods and services for the special-needs population.

Featured at the expo will be guest speakers; the latest products, services and information available; seminars and training on health and wellness; and activities created especially for the participation of special-needs patrons.

For exhibitor information, contact Debra Grim, event coordinator, at (330) 792-7620 or Tracey Tatar, Miracles Unlimited’s executive director, at (330) 259-0784.

For more information about the expo, visit www.specialneedsexpo.com.

Miracles Unlimited, 100 DeBartolo Place, Suite 120, Boardman, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping special needs children become more independent.