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NO TRICKS, JUST TOGETHERNESS (Inclusive Halloween photo gallery)

Now in its fifth year, Inclusive Halloween at UM-Flint continues to be one of the university's most beloved community traditions. Designed as a welcoming celebration for children and adults with special needs, their friends, families and allies, this year's event once again filled the Riverfront Conference Center with excitement. More than 1,200 guests enjoyed an evening of accessible[…]

Communitywide Inclusive Halloween celebration returns to UM-Flint, Oct. 25

Inclusive Halloween will return to UM-Flint, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 25, in the university's Riverfront Conference Center.

Now in its fourth year, Inclusive Halloween at the University of Michigan-Flint has cemented itself as a hallmark event of the fall season in Flint and Genesee County. Described as a "free community event for children and adults with special needs, their friends, family and allies," Inclusive Halloween connects the university, community organizations and families[…]

UM-Flint invites community to participate in Inclusive Halloween, Oct. 27

Hosted on the UM-Flint campus, 5-7:30 p.m., Oct. 27, Inclusive Halloween is a free event connects the university, community organizations and families for a night of fun and acceptance.

For some kids, Halloween means running from house to house, shouting "trick-or-treat" at the top of their lungs, and enjoying all kinds of candy for their efforts. For others, Halloween can look and sound a little different. Wheelchairs might make navigating walkways and porches difficult. Nonverbal people won't be shouting at doorsteps. Candy won't work[…]

UM-Flint to host Inclusive Halloween, Oct. 28

UM-Flint will make Halloween accessible for everyone through its Inclusive Halloween event, Oct. 28.

For those with disabilities or certain medical conditions, Halloween can often be more "trick" than "treat" as the annual fall festivity can present unique challenges. For instance, people that use wheelchairs or crutches may find it difficult to navigate porch steps, while those with food allergies or feeding tubes may have to rule out the usual[…]