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08/26/2026

Interested in soccer?? Passing along a community opportunity in the Upstate.

Soccer for Everyone

Liberty — the freedom to compete, to belong, and to be part of something bigger — is for all.

The Triumph Unified Team creates a space where athletes of all abilities play together, build real friendships, and experience the full joy of the game. Inclusion is not a program add-on here. It is part of who we are. Every person has a place in this story, and every triumph is earned together.

A welcoming home within the Greenville Pro Soccer family.
Inclusive participation for athletes of all abilities.
Teamwork, friendship, and confidence building.
Meaningful community connection through sport.
Sign up now for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Contact Leo White at [email protected] or 864-630-4335 with any questions. Check out their website below.

https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/community/triumph-unified-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/15/2026

So excited to be an exhibitor. See you all at the expo!! It’s an amazing event and such an awesome opportunity to see what is available in the Upstate to support yourself or loved one with a disability.

Bridged is hosting the 3rd Annual Disability Resource Expo on August 23 from 2–6 PM at the Greenville Convention Center, and we’d love for you to join us!

It’s completely FREE and will bring together 115+ organizations offering resources and support across the lifespan of disability—all in one place. They will have free accessible parking, family-friendly activities, a Quiet Room, and most importantly, a community that gets it.

Registration is required, but it’s FREE: [https://www.bridgedsc.org/expo](https://www.bridgedsc.org/expo)

08/15/2026

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We’re excited to announce the launch of a new all-terrain wheelchair lending program designed to expand trail access for visitors with disabilities, mobility challenges, or injuries. Thanks to the generous support of the Zion Forever Project, Zion now has an Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair available for free check-out!

Visitors interested in the program can come to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to rent the Extreme Motus for the day. The chair is available on a first-come, first-served basis; we don’t take reservations.

For more information about the program, visit our website at go.nps.gov/motus

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08/08/2026

08/02/2026

It’s that time again!!! Time to get that workout in at the Junkyard. Saturday, August 29th from 10:30-11:30 at the Greenville location. Classes are designed for 13 years old and up. Sign up at the link in our bio https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084DABAA2EA0F94-64891192-workout

07/30/2026

🎉 You’re Invited to The Backyard Social! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate the official launch of classes at The Pottery Project with an evening of live music, great food, creativity, and community!
✨ Enjoy:
🎶 Live music by Broken Rekordd
🍖 BBQ
🥤 Dirty Soda Bar (non-alcoholic)
🏺 Clay & Play pottery booths
🎨 Community art installation
Every ticket helps support The Pottery Project, providing inclusive, creative, and therapeutic art experiences while creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals with neurodivergent abilities.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate this exciting new chapter—we can’t wait to see you there!
🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/untitled-campaign-q4rqum

07/10/2026

We currently have seven adaptive athletes registered for the Strong Kids Tri on Labor Day at the Prisma YMCA. We'd love to see some more of our athletes come out and try a longer distance:
Adaptive Youth Tri ages 6-18 (100 yd swim, 4 mile bike, and 1 mile run)
Adaptive Kinder Tri ages 4-8 (25 yd swim, 1.1 mile bike, and 0.28 mile run)

Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=141946

We need at least 5 more buddies to help run the race with these athletes!! Please register at the below link under the Adaptive Athlete Buddy category. They also have other volunteer opportunities to come on out and support the local triathlon community!! This is an amazing community that supports Tri My Best and our amazing athletes.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/Simpsonville/StrongKidsJuniorTriathlon

07/07/2026

Help support us by sharing our mission with your friends, neighbors and favorite businesses that need high quality apparel made by an exceptional individuals.

Together we make this dream a reality.

06/16/2026

🌟 YOU BELONG IN THE WATER! 🌟

Registration is now open for Aqua Angels’ Summer 2026 Waves of Ability program!

We are proud to offer adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with special needs, with full and partial scholarships available to help remove barriers and increase access to life-saving swim instruction.

💧 Safe.
💧 Supportive.
💧 Inclusive.
💧 Empowering.

This summer, let’s build confidence, create joy, and make waves together!

WaterSafetySavesLives Summer2026

06/15/2026

✨ The 3rd Annual Season of Diamonds & Knights is Here! ✨

Registration is now open for the 2026 Season of The Season’s Diamonds & Knights, an inclusive social and etiquette experience designed to help teens build confidence, character, leadership skills, and meaningful friendships.

This unique 12-week program brings together teens of all abilities, ages 10–18, in a welcoming environment where everyone belongs. Through hands-on activities, social experiences, etiquette lessons, community engagement, and real-world skill building, participants gain tools that will serve them for years to come.

💎 Open to teens of all abilities
🤝 Build confidence, communication, and social skills
✨ Learn dining etiquette, self-presentation, leadership, and teamwork
❤️ Develop meaningful friendships and community connections

Season Dates: September 7 – November 30, 2026
Weekly Meetings: Mondays, 5:30–7:00 PM
Orientation: September 7, 2026
📍 9 Roper Mountain Road Extension, Greenville, SC 29615
Cotillion Ball: December 5, 2026
Ages: 10–18
Program Cost: $400 per participant for the year

Registration is now open! Visit ** The Little White House Website⁠** to learn more and sign up. thelittlewhitehouse.org/seasons-diamonds

We believe true inclusion happens when teens of all abilities have opportunities to learn, grow, and build genuine friendships together. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Diamonds & Knights for our third season!

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