March Disability Awareness Month

For far too long the word ‘Disability’ has caused fear, panic, concern.  Individuals who have lived with some form of impediment have continued to work hard to change minds, policies, structures and more.  In the USA the Americans with Disabilities Act, better known as the  ADA just celebrated 25 years of its passage. With the advancement of technology, changes in attitudes, increased awareness and opportunities, we will come to see that people of all abilities can participate when barriers are eliminated and inclusion is part of everyday life.

This month in the City of Gary, Indiana we will have activities throughout the week to raise awareness.

Thursday, March 3rd, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion on Opportunities and Experiences in the Market Place for Blind Individuals
Blind Social Center
4955 Broadway
Blind & Low Vision Event Flyer

Sunday, March 6, 2016
Disability Awareness through the Arts Contest
MBCAD Gardner Center
540 South Lake Street

Monday, March 14 
Leaders for Competers: ADA Compliance for Economic Development
Redevelopment Office, 839 Broadway, 2nd floor
11:00 AM
*presentation for City of Gary commerce directors only

Wednesday, March 16
Mayor’s Organization on Disability Luncheon
Genesis Convention Center
1 Genesis Center Plz
11:30 AM

Tuesday, March 22
A moment in time, an experiential activity on Disability
830 Broadway

Thursday, March 31
Gardening
A conversation including Accessible Gardens
Green Urbanism/Environmental Affairs
839 Broadway
5;30 PM – 7:30 PM

Thursday, March 31
Lake Shore Center for Independent Living
Presentation:  Community Engagement for Inclusion
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MICHIGAN CITY FLYER