Why you need to go to the Birmingham Special Needs Expo—March 16

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Birmingham is no stranger to supportive communities. As proof, we have events like the Birmingham Special Needs Expo—an exhibition created for families, friends and others to learn about programs for children and adults with special needs.

The 13th annual event is here on Saturday, March 16, and if there’s someone in your life with special needs, you don’t want to miss it. Check out all the details.

Birmingham Special Needs Expo—event details

• What: 13th Annual Birmingham Special Needs Expo
• Hosts:
  • The Exceptional Foundation
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Children’s of Alabama
• When: Saturday, March 16 | 10AM-2PM
• Where: The Exceptional Foundation, 1616 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: FREE

What to expect at the 13th annual Birmingham Special Needs Expo

During this one-day event, you’ll get to learn all about healthcare, products, therapy and more for people with special needs and their families.

Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the organizations that will be there and what they offer:

• Ady’s Army: Nonprofit community for families of autistic children
• Alabama Relay: Hearing aid services + products
• All Kids: Children’s health insurance
• Biotech Limb and Brace: Walkers, wheelchairs + prosthetics
• Central Alabama Wellness: Mental health services
• Fido Facility Dogs: Trained dogs for therapeutic care

BONUS: You can expect face painting, balloon animals, food and FUN!

Fun fact: Because of all the useful resources it provides, the Birmingham Special Needs Expo was voted “Best Community Event” in 2022 by the Alabama Press Association.

Meet local organizations

Many nonprofit and for-profit organizations will be at the event to fill you in on their missions and the specific role they play in supporting Birmingham’s special needs community.

You’ll get the chance to connect with these organizations and see the products and services they offer, including:

• Banking
• Educational facilities
• Financial planning
• Residential facilities
• And more

Support these organizations around Birmingham

From coffee shops to specialized therapies, organizations in Birmingham help build community for people with special needs and those who care about them.

Check out a few of our favorites around The Magic City:

• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
• Glenwood
• Mitchell’s Place
• The Bell Center
• The Exceptional Foundation
• United Ability

Come out and connect with the local community and learn how you can support people with special needs.

I’ll see you at the Birmingham Special Needs Expo on Saturday, March 16!

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