03/25/2026
Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt on March 29
STEUBENVILLE-Special Connections is hosting an inclusive holiday fete to ring in spring with its fourth-annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 29.
The free activity will take place at 2 p.m. at the School of Bright Promise, which is located at 256 John Scott Highway in Steubenville, and organizers said there will be lots of fun on tap. Special Connections is a collaboration between the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Crossroads Christian Church, and the Special Needs Parents Support Group of the Ohio Valley page. Member Mindy Aleksiejczyk said Bright Promise officials will also be involved since the hunt is at the venue.
“We will have an egg hunt with at least 2,000 eggs. The Easter Bunny will be there and we will have light refreshments, baby goats, and photo opportunities,” Aleksiejczyk added. “We have changed the location this year to make the event more accessible.”
She continued that Special Connections hold events that are for every age and ability, and officials are working to make sure everyone can enjoy an inclusive experience that is also relaxing. It has attracted about 150 people in the past and she hopes for another successful turnout.
“Families really enjoy our events. They appreciate that they can come and enjoy it with little worry,” she added. “We are often thanked for having events that are accessible for all abilities, and we love supporting everyone in our community.”
The annual activity began when Crossroads Christian Church first organized an event and JCBDD became a collaborator. Special Connections later formed and began holding its Special Summer Bash, Fall Bash, and sensory-friendly Santa festivities. Now in its fifth year, the organization recently obtained a 501(c)(3) non-profit designation which will allow officials to obtain funding so they may expand and create more opportunities for the community. Leaders said the goal is to have free, inclusive events for everyone and resources for families of people with disabilities.
For more information, contact Aleksiejczyk at (740) 457-9941, email her at specialconnections740@gmail.com, or visit the Special Connections page.
Photo Caption:
Things will be hopping during the fourth-annual Special Connections Easter Egg Hunt on March 29 at the School of Bright Promise in Steubenville. The free, inclusive event gets underway at 2 p.m. and attendants can enjoy an egg hunt, refreshments, and the appearance of a particular holiday hare, among other fun. Pictured is a scene from last year’s festivities.
