First-of-its-Kind STEM Event for Children with Special Needs to Take Place on September 23

1,000+ attendees expected to attend free, family-friendly showcase of discovery and technology

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Sep 20, 2018, 09:00 ET

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

What:
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 the exhibitor lineup for its upcoming Very Special Innovation Fair – taking place Sunday, September 23. The exhibits represent a variety of unique hands-on opportunities that will be available for attendees to experience, including rocketry, robotics, 3D printing, virtual reality, engineering challenges, drones, outer space, and more.

Who will be there:
Over 30+ interactive activities and companies will be there, including Raytheon, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, California Science Center, DroneBase, ArtCenter, Bubblemania, 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:
Sunday, September 23, 2018
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 are welcome to stop by. Photos will be available after the event as well. To schedule an interview, please email Erika at [email protected].

About STEM³ Academy
STEM³Academy 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