Navigation
The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
Failed to load Google Maps. Please check your connection or try again later.
Failed to load Google Maps. Please check your connection or try again later.
Failed to load Google Maps. Please check your connection or try again later.
Failed to load Google Maps. Please check your connection or try again later.
14 accessibility Events Found
Sensory Saturday
Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Free
4/25/26
URL Copied Successfully
Apr
25
Sensory Saturday
Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs
Free
In-Person
Apr 25, 1:00 PM ET
Sourced:
https://mosi.org/
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
RAD Games
Cosumnes CSD's (RAD) Recreation Adventure program is hosting this free event to provide an opportunity for kids and adults with disabilities to try a variety of sports and fun activities. This will be a fun and safe event for all. All ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be chaperoned by an onsite guardian or companion. Athletic clothing and swimwear recommended. Pre-registration is encouraged as supplies are limited. Registration available online, in person at customer service locations, or by phone.
Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex
Free event
4/25/26
URL Copied Successfully
Apr
25
RAD Games
Cosumnes CSD's (RAD) Recreation Adventure program is hosting this free event to provide an opportunity for kids and adults with disabilities to try a variety of sports and fun activities. This will be a fun and safe event for all. All ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be chaperoned by an onsite guardian or companion. Athletic clothing and swimwear recommended. Pre-registration is encouraged as supplies are limited. Registration available online, in person at customer service locations, or by phone.
Free event
In-Person
Apr 25, 7:00 PM ET
Disabilities
Adaptive Sports
Recreation
Community Event
Sports Activities
Aquatic Activities
Accessibility
Inclusive Activities
02-08-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
4/25/26
URL Copied Successfully
Apr
25
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
In-Person
Apr 25, 12:00 PM ET
Sensory-Friendly
Accessibility
Museum
Exhibits
Hands-On Activities
Family-Friendly
Autism
Special Needs
02-10-2026
URL Copied Successfully
2026 Disability Advocacy Conference
A day-long conference themed 'In This Together' featuring plenary sessions, breakout sessions, networking breakfast, lunch, and exhibitor fair. Topics include Medicaid, fair housing protections, youth voice, self-advocacy, and systemic reform. CLE credits available for attorneys and paralegals.
Friday Conference Center - UNC
$175.00 - Genera...
$175.00 - General Admission $175 / Early Admission Discount $150, Attorney Admission (CLE) $215 / Early Admission Discount $195
5/6/26
URL Copied Successfully
May
6
2026 Disability Advocacy Conference
A day-long conference themed 'In This Together' featuring plenary sessions, breakout sessions, networking breakfast, lunch, and exhibitor fair. Topics include Medicaid, fair housing protections, youth voice, self-advocacy, and systemic reform. CLE credits available for attorneys and paralegals.
$175.00 - Genera...
$175.00 - General Admission $175 / Early Admission Discount $150, Attorney Admission (CLE) $215 / Early Admission Discount $195
In-Person
May 6, 12:30 PM ET
Disability Advocacy
Conference
Networking
Legal Education
Cle Credits
Accessibility
Medicaid
Fair Housing
Self-Advocacy
Mental Health
Policy Reform
Community Building
02-14-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for an event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. Partner organizations will be on-site along with other accommodations to assist with your visit to Marbles. Prior to Sensory Friendly Playtime in the museum, guests can enjoy a free Lights Up, Sound Down movie in Marbles IMAX at 5pm: Pandas.
Marbles Kids Museum
Free event
5/13/26
URL Copied Successfully
May
13
Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for an event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. Partner organizations will be on-site along with other accommodations to assist with your visit to Marbles. Prior to Sensory Friendly Playtime in the museum, guests can enjoy a free Lights Up, Sound Down movie in Marbles IMAX at 5pm: Pandas.
Free event
In-Person
May 13, 10:30 PM ET
02-10-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Senior Day
Special day designed for senior visitors from 10am-4pm with activities and programming tailored for older adults.
Maryland Science Center
Special pricing...
Special pricing for seniors
6/2/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jun
2
Senior Day
Special day designed for senior visitors from 10am-4pm with activities and programming tailored for older adults.
Special pricing...
Special pricing for seniors
In-Person
Jun 2, 2:00 PM ET
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
MDA Summer Camp - Recreation Unlimited
MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Five-day camp offering traditional activities adapted for individual needs, with medical team support and volunteer counselors. Serves Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia.
Recreation Unlimited
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
6/7/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jun
7
MDA Summer Camp - Recreation Unlimited
MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Five-day camp offering traditional activities adapted for individual needs, with medical team support and volunteer counselors. Serves Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia.
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
In-Person
Jun 7, 12:00 AM ET
Neuromuscular Disease
Medical Support
Accessibility
Youth Development
Special Needs
Health Science
Biomedical
Sourced:
https://mda.org/summer-camp/camper
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
MDA Summer Camp - Whispering Hope Ranch
MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Five-day camp offering traditional activities adapted for individual needs, with medical team support and volunteer counselors. Serves Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah.
Whispering Hope Ranch
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
6/7/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jun
7
MDA Summer Camp - Whispering Hope Ranch
MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Five-day camp offering traditional activities adapted for individual needs, with medical team support and volunteer counselors. Serves Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah.
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
In-Person
Jun 7, 3:00 AM ET
Neuromuscular Disease
Medical Support
Accessibility
Youth Development
Special Needs
Health Science
Biomedical
Sourced:
https://mda.org/summer-camp/camper
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
MDA Summer Camp - True Friends Camp Courage
MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Five-day camp offering traditional activities adapted for individual needs, with medical team support and volunteer counselors. Serves Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
True Friends Camp Courage
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
6/14/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jun
14
MDA Summer Camp - True Friends Camp Courage
MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Five-day camp offering traditional activities adapted for individual needs, with medical team support and volunteer counselors. Serves Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
In-Person
Jun 14, 1:00 AM ET
Neuromuscular Disease
Medical Support
Accessibility
Youth Development
Special Needs
Health Science
Biomedical
Sourced:
https://mda.org/summer-camp/camper
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
College Prep 101 for Neurodivergent Students
A specialized version of College Prep 101 designed specifically for neurodivergent students. This is a commuter program running June 22-26, 2026.
Tufts University
Not for Credit
6/22/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jun
22
College Prep 101 for Neurodivergent Students
A specialized version of College Prep 101 designed specifically for neurodivergent students. This is a commuter program running June 22-26, 2026.
Not for Credit
In-Person
Jun 22, 1:00 PM ET
College Prep
Neurodivergent
Accessibility
Inclusive Education
Summer Program
High School
Special Needs
Academic Preparation
02-13-2026
URL Copied Successfully
MDA Summer Camp Virtual Session
Virtual MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Four-day virtual camp experience offering adapted activities with medical team support. Available to participants from all states and territories.
Virtual Camp
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
7/6/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
6
MDA Summer Camp Virtual Session
Virtual MDA Summer Camp for youth ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease. Four-day virtual camp experience offering adapted activities with medical team support. Available to participants from all states and territories.
Free camp experi...
Free camp experience for families
Virtual
Jul 6, 1:00 AM ET
Neuromuscular Disease
Medical Support
Accessibility
Youth Development
Special Needs
Health Science
Biomedical
Virtual
Sourced:
https://mda.org/summer-camp/camper
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Explore Engineering Summer Program
A two-week residential summer program for rising high school students (grades 9-11) to explore various engineering majors through hands-on activities, Grand Challenge Projects, and major exploration. Features 21 hours of project time and 10 hours of major exploration including soldering, coding (C++), CAD/SolidWorks, and 3D printing. Grand Challenge themes include Engineering for Accessibility, Rescue, Human Performance, and Revitalization. Applications open late January 2026.
University of Connecticut College of Engineering
Free
7/12/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
12
Explore Engineering Summer Program
A two-week residential summer program for rising high school students (grades 9-11) to explore various engineering majors through hands-on activities, Grand Challenge Projects, and major exploration. Features 21 hours of project time and 10 hours of major exploration including soldering, coding (C++), CAD/SolidWorks, and 3D printing. Grand Challenge themes include Engineering for Accessibility, Rescue, Human Performance, and Revitalization. Applications open late January 2026.
Free
In-Person
Jul 12, 4:00 AM ET
URL Copied Successfully
Sensory Saturday
Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Free
7/18/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
18
Sensory Saturday
Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs
Free
In-Person
Jul 18, 1:00 PM ET
Sourced:
https://mosi.org/
01-18-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
7/18/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
18
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
In-Person
Jul 18, 12:00 PM ET
Sensory-Friendly
Accessibility
Museum
Exhibits
Hands-On Activities
Family-Friendly
Autism
Special Needs
02-10-2026
URL Copied Successfully
