MOBILE, Alabama (9/18/2025) – USA Health is offering education and support to families of children with special needs on Tuesday, Sept. 30 during a “Back to School”-themed Disability Resource Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Strada Patient Care Center in the first-floor lobby.

This fair will provide local resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as information and training related to autism, including:

• Support groups for caregivers of loved ones with disabilities;
• Head Start and Early Head Start information;
• Special education services for children ages 3-21;
• Training resources and support for childcare providers serving young children with disabilities;
• Inpatient support and coordination of care for children with complex medical conditions; and
• Car seat safety with a SAFE Kids of Alabama booster seat giveaway while supplies last. Child and vehicle must be present.

Agencies participating include: Catholic Social Services Disability Ministries; Mobile Community Action Head Start; Mobile County Public Schools Special Education Programs; UCP Mobile’s Childcare Enhancement with a Purpose; Children’s & Women’s Hospital Bridge Program; SAFE Kids of South Alababam; and the University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network (USARAN).

The USA Health Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and USARAN host these fairs regularly to educate families about resources available to support their needs.

To learn more, contact USARAN at 251-410-4533.