The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is joining forces with the Shepherd Center to roll out an event dedicated to the empowerment of individuals with disabilities. The 2025 SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo, set to unfold on Sunday, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., promises to be much more than an informational fair. Taking place at Joyner Park Community Center on 701 Harris Road, it invites one and all, free of charge, to discover a path to resources and services that might just transform lives.
Busy planning an event catering explicitly to those oft sidelined, Wake Forest's PRCR promises an expo that will not only provide support but strives to elevate the quality of life for its attendees. Found in the heart of Wake Forest, the Joyner Park Community Center will play host to the expo. In a statement obtained by wakeforestnc.gov, the expo is envisaged as a conduit through which individuals with disabilities can connect to "valuable resources and services."
For those seeking insight or assistance, a beacon will shine at the SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo. A consortium of vendors and organizations, ranging from NC Adapted Sports to The Miracle League of the Triangle, is slated to participate. They will offer resources in areas such as sports, support for autism and other developmental disabilities, and advocacy for spinal cord injury. The goal is to showcase a diverse array of services, ensuring every participant finds the door that leads to opportunities that resonate with them.
Integral to the SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo, organizations like Triangle Disability & Autism Services aim to offer guidance and programs specifically crafted to support the unique challenges faced by those in the disability community. Experts from various fields will be on hand, sharing their expertise with those attending, and Triangle Special Hockey Association, which focuses on athletes with developmental disabilities, will also be there, providing information about their inclusive sporting programs.
For further details on the expo or to explore the resources it will feature, visit the Joyner Park Community Center on the 23rd or click on the hyperlink to wakeforestnc.gov.
