High Point University’s Student Council for Exceptional Children hosted its annual Christmas Special Populations Dance for individuals with disabilities on Dec. 3.
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 4, 2019 – Santa Claus came early to see some community members at this year’s Christmas Special Populations Dance for individuals with disabilities on Dec. 3.
The annual dance is hosted by High Point University’s Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) and the city of High Point’s Parks and Recreation Department.
“HPU is one of the best volunteer groups we’ve ever worked with,” said Jeff Caudill, a volunteer with the city of High Point’s Parks and Recreation Department. “The students get out on the dance floor and interact with the participants.”
This year’s event featured a bustling dance floor, Christmas crafts and a visit from Santa Claus.
“This event is meant to provide a safe and welcoming space for the special needs community of High Point,” said Rebecca Magod, chair of HPU’s Christmas Special Pops Dance. “This dance draws a big crowd every year because Santa visits.”
HPU’s SCEC consists of majors from across HPU who share a common interest in promoting awareness and providing support for individuals with disabilities. The organization will host a Valentine’s Day Special Populations Dance in February 2020.