First-of-its-Kind Science, Tech, Art and Community Event for All Ages and Abilities Takes Place on November 4

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Help Group's STEM³ Academy (pronounced STEM Cubed Academy), the first STEM school in the nation focused on young people with special needs, has announced several key exhibits for its upcoming Very Special Innovation Fair – taking place Saturday, November 4. The exhibits represent a variety of unique hands-on opportunities that will be available for attendees to experience, including rockets, robots, engineering challenges, drones, outer space, and more. The Innovation Fair is an official event of InnovateLA.

Who will be there:
Over 30+ interactive activities and companies will be there, including Raytheon, ISS-Above (International Space Station); California Science Center, USC; Play-Well TEKnologies featuring LEGOS, Nonscriptum, California Highway Patrol, National Renewable Energy, Bubble Mania, DJ Adam Kruger, and many more! Check out the hands-on activities here.

Who should attend:
The Very Special Innovation Fair is a family-friendly event that will give hundreds of attendees the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of new and emerging technologies. This is an inclusive event for children of all ages and abilities. 

Why:
The Help Group and STEM³ Academy are hosting the fair to help young people learn about the exciting things happening in STEM, and how it is playing an increasing role in areas such as manufacturing, medicine, design, entertainment, and others.

When:
Saturday, November 4, 2017
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where:
The Help Group's STEM³ Academy campus
6455 Coldwater Canyon, Valley Glen, CA 91606

Visuals:
Members of the press who would like to schedule a time before the event to photograph or grab footage of some of the activities that will take place can schedule a time by emailing Erika at [email protected].

http://innovationfair.stem3academy.org/

About STEM³ Academy
STEM³ Academy is designed for students with social or learning differences who have a passion for STEM fields. The school offers a comprehensive and integrated college preparatory curriculum, focusing on the long-term development, strength and needs of each student. www.STEM3Academy.org

About The Help Group:
Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children, adolescents and young adults with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse and emotional challenges. www.thehelpgroup.org

SOURCE The Help Group

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