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Generations Disability Awareness
Generations Area on Aging
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Event Date: 03/12/2013 to 03/26/2013
Contact: Alma M. Kramer, akramer@vinu.edu
Location: 1019 N. 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Generations provides 8 different awareness stations for all the 5th graders to participate in. |
03/12/2013 |
Vincennes |
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Cummins Disability Awareness Kickoff Event
Cummins Special Needs & Abilities Affinity Group
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Event Date: 02/22/2013
Contact: Pam Donohoe-Duncan, 812-344-5437
Location: The Commons, Nugent-Custer Auditorium 300 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47202
Cummins has invited Josh Bleill, Community Spokesman for the Indianapolis Colts, to share his inspiring story and talk about that "one bad day" and his experience in discovering that "life begins when we embrace our bad days & keep going forward, one step at a time". Josh will also talk specifically about starting his life anew as a person with a disability and the obstacles, fears & challenges that he has overcome. |
02/22/2013 |
Columbus |
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| Boone County |
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Arc Artisans Art Show & Reception
The Arc of Greater Boone County
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Event Date: 03/08/2013
Contact: Marcia Clutter, mclutter@thearcgbc.org
Location: 900 W Main, Lebanon, IN 46052
The third annual Arc Artisans Art Show & Reception held at the Sugar Creek Art Center features the work of an entrepreneurial group of artists from The Arc of Greater Boone County. This free event has music, artisan demonstrations, artist mingle, art sale and silent auction. A meal will be available for purchase. The Sugar Creek Art Center is located at 127 S. Pearl Street, in Thorntown 46071. The art of Arc Artisans will remain on display there throughout the month of March. |
03/08/2013 |
Lebanon |
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| Dearborn County |
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Kindergarten visit
The Arc of Dearborn County
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Event Date: 03/19/2013
Contact: Karen Craig, info@dearborncountyarc.org
Location: 403 Bielby Road, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
We are using the community accessibility theme to talk with kindergarten students in our school corporation. This is our first year to attempt this type of visit, so we will visit just one of the three elementary schools. A total of 115 children, their teachers and staff will participate. Accessibility is a friendly introduction to this age group of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We are using the experience to raise the similarities between them and their peers who have I/DD. We are reading a few books and have some discussion time planned. |
03/19/2013 |
Lawrenceburg |
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| Delaware County |
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Career Center Workshop: Interviews
Ball State's Disabled Student Development & Career Center
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Event Date: 03/12/2013 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Pineshelf Room, Muncie, IN 47306
Learn the fundamental tools to prepare for any interview, including guidelines for professional dress and preparing responses for traditional or behavioral-based interview questions for disabled students. |
03/12/2013 |
Muncie |
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Community Connections: Awareness Tables
Ball State's Disabled Students in Action
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Event Date: 03/13/2013 to 03/14/2013
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Tally, Muncie, IN 47306
Join Disabled Students in Action (DSIA) in celebrating Disability Awareness Month. They will have a table set up in the Student Center Tally. Brochures, stickers, pins, and much more will be available to learn about all different kinds of disabilities. |
03/13/2013 |
Muncie |
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Wheelchair Basketball
Ball State's Disabled Students in Action & the Ballroom Dance League
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Event Date: 03/18/2013 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Ballroom, Muncie, IN 47306
On March 14th & 21st, learn about and then play wheelchair basketball and other adaptive recreation at SWRC. Sport wheelchairs will be available for use. |
03/18/2013 |
Muncie |
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Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing with Frank Epperson
Ball State's Disabled Students in Action & the Ballroom Dance League
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Event Date: 03/18/2013 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Ballroom, Muncie, IN 47306
Come learn to ballroom dance! Frank Epperson, a Hoosier wheelchair ballroom dancer, will be demonstrating several dance techniques and teaching participants some basic moves. Members of the Ballroom Dance League will also be on hand to dance and assist. |
03/18/2013 |
Muncie |
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Disability Movie Night
Ball State's Disabled Students in Action
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Event Date: 03/20/2013 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Multipurpose Room, Muncie, IN 47306
Join DSIA for popcorn & a disability-related movie. |
03/20/2013 |
Muncie |
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Career Center Workshop: Resumes
Ball State's Disabled Student Development & Career Center
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Event Date: 03/21/2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Room 310, Muncie, IN 47306
This résumé workshop provides detailed explanations, as well as step-by-step processes, for creating an effective resume for disabled students. |
03/21/2013 |
Muncie |
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Women with Disabilities (panel)
Ball State's Disabled Student Development
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Event Date: 03/25/2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Center Room 301, Muncie, IN 47306
Several female students with disabilities with share their life and school experiences with the audience. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Courtney Jarrett, Associate Director of DSD. |
03/25/2013 |
Muncie |
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Wheelchair Tennis workshop by Paralympian
Ball State's Disabled Student Development
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Event Date: 03/28/2013 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Field Sports Building, Muncie, IN 47306
Join Emmy Kaiser, Ball State graduate student and Paralympian, for a wheelchair tennis workshop. Tennis chairs will be available for use during the presentation. |
03/28/2013 |
Muncie |
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Article 7
Covington-Veedersburg Public Library
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Event Date: 03/07/2013
Contact: Darla Nine, 765-793-2572
Location: 622 5th Street, Covington, IN 47932
Jill Summerlot, Fountain County Advocate, will be presenting information about Article 7 |
03/07/2013 |
Covington |
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| Hancock County |
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Inspiring Abilities Expo (Greenfield Central Highschool)
Families United for Support and Encourangement
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Event Date: 03/09/2013
Contact: FUSE, info@fuseinc.org
Location: Greenfield Central Highschool, Greenfield, IN 46140
Sponsored by FUSE – Families United for Support and Encouragement. Improving the lives of children with special needs. (raffle prizes)
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03/09/2013 |
Greenfield |
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| Harrison County |
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Disability Awareness Essay & Poster Contest
Blue River Services, Inc.
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Event Date: 03/01/2013 to 04/01/2013
Contact: Evelyn McPherson, email: brfrdir@brsinc.org
Location: 405 N. Capitol Ave. Suite 102, Corydon, IN 47112
Blue River Services is promoting an essay and poster contest to celebrate Disability Awareness Month. Students in the 3rd - 8th grade in the area schools in Harrison, Washington, Crawford and Scott counties are eligible to submit an entry for the contest. |
03/01/2013 |
Corydon |
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DSI Raintree Disabilities Awareness Month Open House
DSI Raintree Programs
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Event Date: 03/14/2013
Contact: Terri Ewing, tewing@ dsiservices.org
Location: 1510 Washington St., New Castle, IN 47362
Please join us for our Disability Awareness month open house featuring Mayor Greg York. |
03/14/2013 |
New Castle |
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| Howard County |
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Disability Awareness Basketball Game
Bona Vista Programs & The Kokomo Mayor's Advisory Council on Disability Issues
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Event Date: 03/26/2013
Contact: Troy Bowers, tbowers@bonavista.org
Location: 432 E Superior, Kokomo, IN 46901
This exhibition basketball game is between the Bona Vista All-Stars, a team of individuals with various abilities, and the local celebrities’ team. Last year the game came down to the final second as the Bona Vista All-Star team pulled out a 1 point win! |
03/26/2013 |
Kokomo |
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| Knox County |
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Disability Awareness - 5k Run/Walk and Roll
First Baptist Church
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Event Date: 03/09/2013
Contact: John Stidham, 812-882-3209
Location: 2625 Wabash Avenue, Vincennes, IN 47591
First Baptist Church is hosting a Disabilty Awareness 5K Run/Walk and Roll and Vendor Fair. This will include a 5k, Area Vendors, Disability Awareness Speakers, and Music. |
03/09/2013 |
Vincennes |
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Enabled Not Disabled Day in Vincennes
Quabache Trails Park
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Event Date: 03/23/2013 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Contact: Stacy Lee, StacyLee@bridgesofindiana.com
Location: 3500 N. Lower Fort Knox Road, Vincennes, IN 47591
Bridges of Indiana is teaming up with the Knox County Parks Dept to give people with disabilities in the area an opportunity to give back to the community all in the name of Disability Awareness Month. |
03/23/2013 |
Vincennes |
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Brett Eastburn
Whitko Community School Corporation
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Event Date: 03/01/2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Contact: Kim Umbaugh, kim.umbaugh@whitko.org
Location: 432 S. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562
Presentation by comedian, motivational speaker (no arms, no legs, no boundaries) at Whitko Community School Corporation's two elementary schools. Presentation to our students and staff. |
03/01/2013 |
Pierceton |
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F.R.E.E.D.O.M. EVENT
April Zopp RSVP(574-976-9626
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Event Date: 03/02/2013 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Contact: April Zopp, 574-976-9626
Location: 9692 s 750 W, Claypool, IN 46510
A totally fun and free night for people with disabilities of all ages to socialize, sing, dance, and eat and have a good time in a good environment.(Free Food will be available) |
03/02/2013 |
Claypool |
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Disability Awareness Walk
Lakeland High School
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Event Date: 04/19/2013 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact: Stephanie Oakley, oakleys@westview.k12.in.us
Location: 0805 E. 075 N., LaGrange, IN 46761
This is our 9th year of holding a Disability Walk at Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Indiana. Students with special needs from all 4 of our surrounding counties attend this amazing event. It's packed full of games, prizes, music, walking, lunch and bringing awareness to all disabilities. |
04/19/2013 |
LaGrange |
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Disability Etiquette Lessons
/ Grimmer Middel School / Westlake Special Education Cooperatvie
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Event Date: 03/01/2013 to 03/29/2013
Contact: Marcie Claesgens: School Service Provider, mclaesge@lcscmail.com
Location: 225 West 77th Avenue, Shererville, IN 46375
Grimmer Middle School celebrating Disability Awareness thorough out March. Students will get inspired to make “Community Connections” and become a part of the awareness campaign. Students will hear daily messages promoting inclusion and awareness over the announcements and will be presented with “Disability Etiquette” lessons in 5th- 8th grade homeroom classes that encourage developing respectful and meaningful relationships to create a community where everyone can participate and be valued!
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03/01/2013 |
Shererville |
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Video Captioning is a *Fun* Job? You Bet!
Purdue University Calumet
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Event Date: 03/07/2013
Contact: Pamela Riesmeyer, riesmeyerp@purduecal.edu
Location: 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323
Kathy Cortopassi of Voice to Print Captioning in Merrillville, Indiana, will tell us that captioning is SO much more than adding subtitles to movies!
Among the things you will learn are:
•What it takes to become a successful Captioner;
•How Kathy learned American Sign Language and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), or captioning in real time;
•How she helps people with hearing loss achieve their goals and remain independent
And you will experience, first-hand, the different degrees of hearing loss that can occur, after which, Kathy says, you will never “just speak louder” to anyone! |
03/07/2013 |
Hammond |
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Mayor's Commission on Disabilities Annual Awards Breakfast
City of Hammond
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Event Date: 03/07/2013 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Contact: Cynthia Rangel, rangelc@gohammond.com
Location: 649 Conkey Street, Hammond, IN 46324
A breakfast is held with an awards ceremony to honor those who have made a difference despite a disability |
03/07/2013 |
Hammond |
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Healthy Kids/Families Day
Hobart Family YMCA
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Event Date: 03/09/2013
Contact: Sharon Tarry, starry@hobartymca.org
Location: 601 W 40th Place, Hobart, IN 46342
A community event celebrating kids moving and learning, and families living healthier. Over 40 exhibits, health screenings, games, giveaways, healthy refreshment, door prizes. Fun active play and educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement and exploration throughout their summer. Everyone welcome. |
03/09/2013 |
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City of Gary Disability Awareness Breakfast
City of Gary Mayor's Organization on Disabilities
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Event Date: 03/20/2013 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Contact: Doris Carbins, carefromtheheart@comcast.net
Location: 839 Broadway, Gary, IN 46302
Mayor Ron Meer and the Michigan City Human Rights Commission will celebrate Disability Awareness Month at the third annual Disability Brunch at the Michigan City Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11.
“Community Connections” will be the theme of this year’s brunch, which is designed to raise awareness about the community’s disabled population. In order to draw attention to the services available to those with disabilities (and to those who are caring for them), organizations from throughout the area will set up exhibits and informational displays. Individuals may attend for $15. Those wishing to RSVP, may do so at the Michigan City Human Rights Commission, 100 E. Michigan Blvd. or by calling (219) 873-1429.
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03/20/2013 |
Gary |
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Mayor To Host Disabilities Awareness in Michigan City
Michigan City Human Rights Commission
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Event Date: 03/11/2013 1:00 PM
Contact: James J. Guerrucci, jguerrucci@comcast.net
Location: City Hall, 101 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360
An exhibit fair offering services and opportunities for all people of disabilities. March 11, 2013 Brunch Buffet, speaker, fair, held at the Michigan City Senior Center on beautiful Lake Michigan. Reserve your booth early by calling chair 219-872-8969 entrance and buffet with the Mayor tickets $15 p.p |
03/11/2013 |
Michigan City |
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2013 DisAbility Resource Fair
Florida Station Church of God, Anderson
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Event Date: 04/13/2013
Contact: Maggie Mattingly, ThroughTheEyesOfSpecialKids@gmail.com
Location: 1025 West 375 North, Anderson, IN 46011
Through The Eyes Of Special Kids will be hosting their 2013 DisAbility Resource Fair on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 9am to 3pm at Florida Station Church Of God, Anderson, IN 46011. The theme of this year's awareness fair will be "Transition: It is YOUR Road.....where will YOU build it??" The fair will be host to vendors, disability service providers, and transition organizations located from around central Indiana. |
04/13/2013 |
Anderson |
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Disability Highlights & Seminar
Disabilty Ministry of Sander Temple COGIC
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Event Date: 03/10/2013 to 03/30/2013
Contact: DeborahRobnson & John Robinson, 317-966-1917
Location: 3516 E. 39th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
Highlights of people with accomplishments from our church and other persons with disabilities achievements. |
03/10/2013 |
Indianapolis |
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Speaker on Recent Updates in Multiple Sclerosis Research
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter
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Event Date: 03/12/2013
Contact: Heather Donegan, heather.donegan@nmss.org
Location: 355 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Week and join us for this update on multiple sclerosis research featuring speakers Chang Kim, PhD of Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine and David Mattson, MD, PhD of the IU School of Medicine.,,Light refreshments will be served.,,MS destroys connections.,But what if we could defy this disease with the very thing it sought to destroy.,Connections.,And what if, by connecting all of our knowledge, and hope, and experience, we gain a new understanding of how to move forward. ,,MS Awareness Week, March 11-17, is a time for the multiple sclerosis community to connect, share knowledge and take action to increase awareness about the disease. Your voice and the connections you create will make the movement toward a world free of MS even more powerful.,,Join us for this free Research Update and celebrate MS Awareness Week.,,REGISTER,To register by phone, call: 800-344-4867, option 1,To register online, visit: nationalMSsociety.org/ini,Space is limited, so register today! |
03/12/2013 |
Indianapolis |
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March Disability Awareness Month
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
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Event Date: 3/1/2013 3/31/2013
Contact: Christine Dahlberg, cdahlberg@gpcpd.org
Location: 402 W. Washington St., Room E145, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Each March, Disability Awareness Month is celebrated throughout Indiana. And given that adults and children with disabilities represent slightly more than 19 percent of Indiana�s population, disability awareness is important for all of us. Led by the Indiana Governor�s Council for People with Disabilities, the goal of Disability Awareness Month is to increase awareness and promote independence, integration and inclusion of all people with disabilities. The Council develops a unique theme for this annual event and produces campaign materials that are available free of charge to Hoosiers who want to help make a difference. |
3/1/2013 |
Indianapolis |
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6th Annual Kiwanis Family Talent School
Aktion Club Of Options Bloomington
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Event Date: 03/02/2013
Contact: Aaron Smith, Cell- 812-322-0506
Location: 200 E Winslow Rd., Bloomington, IN 47401
Come and watch as the Bloomington Indiana Kiwanis Family and Aktion Club use their many talents in a performance for the residents of Bell Trace senior living center. |
03/02/2013 |
Bloomington |
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Bloomington MS Walk
Ivy Tech
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Event Date: 03/16/2013 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Contact: Tammie Lawrence, tammiel101260@hotmail.com
Location: 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
1 or 3 mile walk, wheelchair accessible
$10 participation fee, all proceeds going to the National MS Society of Indiana. |
03/16/2013 |
Bloomington |
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Spring Benefit Concert
Peer Undergraduate Mentor Program
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Event Date: 03/26/2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Contact: Rhajaan Edwards, edwardrj@indiana.edu
Location: Indiana University Bloomington's Dunn Meadow, Bloomington, IN 47408
Join us in an evening of indie, hip hop and world music in an inclusive event to bring together our One community - those with and without disabilities alike! Our efforts go out to raise funds for the Amanda Meredith Mills Memorial Scholarship that will provide school moneys for current and future students with disabilities. Participants can give direct gifts or pay a small donation toward a food purchase to support the cause! |
03/26/2013 |
Bloomington |
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Next to Normal Musical March 22 - April 7 in Bloomington
Cardinal Stage Company
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Event Date: March 22 to April 7
Contact: Cardinal Stage Company, https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/34169
Location: 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
Next to Normal, is the story of a suburban mom’s struggle with bipolar disorder and her family’s efforts to hold it all together! It is an emotional, funny, and ultimately hopeful musical that aims straight for the heart. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nominated for 11 Tony Awards and winner of 3 (including best score). Next to Normal is about honestly coming to terms with the past and bravely facing the future. Next to Normal runs March 22 - April 7 in the Ivy Tech Waldron Auditorium. For tickets https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/34169 or Google the Cardinal Stage Company. |
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Bloomington |
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UCCHS Student Council Bake Sale
Randolph Eastern School Corporation
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Event Date: 03/15/2013 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Contact: James Sigler, 765-964-4840
Location: 907 N. Plum St., Union City, IN 47390
The Union City Community High School is sponsoring a bake sale to their peers during lunch to raise money for the International Essential Tremor Foundation in honor of Indiana Disability Awareness Month. |
03/15/2013 |
Union City |
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North Side Elementary Read-a-thon
Randolph Eastern School Corporation
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Event Date: 03/15/2013 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Contact: Teresa Schaaf, 765-964-6430
Location: 907 N. Plum St, Union City, IN 47390
North Side Elementary will be holding a Read-a-thon on March 15th to raise money for the following five non-profit organizations in honor of Disability Awareness Month: Lion's Club of Union City, Indiana; Brain Injury Association of America; Down's Syndrome Indiana; Autism Society; and CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). |
03/15/2013 |
Union City |
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Randolph Eastern School Corp.- West Side Read-a-thon
Randolph Eastern School Corp.
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Event Date: 03/18/2013
Contact: Teresa Schaaf, 765-964-6430
Location: 907 N. Plum St., Union City, IN 47390
Middle school students will participate in a Read-a-thon sponsored by the West Side Student Council. Money raised will be donated to the Essential Tremor Foundation in honor of a local student who has Essential Tremors and all people in our community affected by tremors. |
03/18/2013 |
Union City |
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Community Health & Resource Fair
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center "SIILC"
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Event Date: 03/15/2013
Contact: Chrissy Elzy, Phone: 812-689-3753 Email: siilc@live.com
Location: 839 S Adams Street, Versailles, IN 47042
FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR MARCH 15TH
The Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center, SIILC, is pleased to announce Switzerland County’s 2nd Annual Health Awareness Community Fair taking place Friday, March 15, 2013 from 8 AM to 3 PM at Belterra Casino’s Grand Ballroom in Florence, Indiana. There is something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have so many resources and free health screening in one place!
Thanks to the Vevay-Switzerland County Foundation, this event is FREE! Participants can take advantage of free health screenings such as blood pressure, blood sugar, pulse Oximetry, EKG, vision and hearing screenings and more..
This event will also have several assistive technology devices available for demonstrations allowing participants the hands-on experience to review devices which can be used in the home to adapt living environments making it more accessible.
Take the opportunity to learn about local resources and services available to you and your family.
This event is free and open to all members of the community and surrounding areas!
Join us for inclusion in our drawings for your chance to win incredible door prizes! Grand prizes are two large Flat Screen TV’s and much MORE!!!!
If you would like more information, please contact the office at 812-689-3753.
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03/15/2013 |
Versailles |
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Adaptive Recreation Nights
Ball State's Disabled Student Development
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Event Date: 03/14/2013 to 03/21/2013
Contact: Courtney Jarrett, cjjarrett@bsu.edu
Location: Student Wellness & Recreation Center, Muncie, IN 47306
On March 14th & 21st, learn about and then play wheelchair basketball and other adaptive recreation at SWRC. Sport wheelchairs will be available for use. |
03/14/2013 |
Muncie |
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Be a Friend Pledge Week
Hannah & Friends
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Event Date: 03/18/2013 to 03/24/2013
Contact: Katie Teitgen, katie@hannahandfriends.org
Location: 51250 Hollyhock Road, South Bend, IN 46637
Join Hannah & Friends in pledging to "Be a Friend" to everyone, especially those with different abilities! Visit http://www.hannahandfriends.org/index.php/how-you-can-help/be-a-friend to sign the pledge online! Hannah & Friends will also be collecting signatures throughout the week through social media and email, as well as at local schools/universities.
The pledge: “I will do my best to be a friend to all. I will show compassion to everyone I interact with, because everyone has different abilities and deserves to be treated with respect. To be a friend, I will create an environment that includes everyone, and raise awareness for those with special needs by bring a friend to them. I will "Be a Friend" everyday!” |
03/18/2013 |
South Bend |
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Disability Awareness Fair
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
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Event Date: 03/25/2013 to 02/26/2013
Contact: Ann Lagomarcino, annl@logancenter.org
Location: 2505 E. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46615
LOGAN hosts hundreds of area 4th and 5th grade students to come and learn about disabilities, technology and resources. Students experience a variety of hands-on stations. |
03/25/2013 |
South Bend |
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Diversity Within the Disability Community: Diability Awareness Month Reception
Office of Institutional Equity
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Event Date: 03/05/2013 to 02/05/2013
Contact: Rhonda Wilson, email: equity@purdue.edu
Location: 155 S. Grant St., Young Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Retired Staff Sergeant Eric Alva will speak at the Disability Awareness Month reception honoring the 2013 Focus Award recipients. Recipients have made outstanding contributions to the University’s commitment to disability accessibility and disability diversity. Mr. Alva’s appearance made possible by a grant from Google and Co-Sponsored by the LGBTQ Center. |
03/05/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Guest Speaker Eric Alva: Overcoming Obstacles
Office of Institutional Equity
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Event Date: 03/05/2013
Contact: Rhonda Wilson, email: Equity@purdue.edu
Location: 155 S. Grant St, Young Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Retired Staff Sergeant Eric Alva was the first American soldier injured in the Iraq War. After he left the military and upon his re-tirement, Alva came out as a gay man. Since that time he has been a gay rights advocate who often speaks about LGBT issues and the military. Alva will discuss his battle to overcome his injuries and the difficulties he encountered after leaving military life. Mr. Alva’s presentation made possible by a grant from Google and Co-Sponsored by the LGBTQ Center and the Latino Cultural Center. |
03/05/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Accessibility in Higher Education: Making Purdue a More Livable Community for Students With Disabilities
Purdue University
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Event Date: 03/07/2013 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: Rawls Hall, Room 2058, West Lafayette, IN 47907
A panel of students will share their experiences and challenges as a student with a disability. The students will also discuss the techniques, supports, attitudes and teaching strategies that have helped to remove barriers for them. |
03/07/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Disability Awareness Month: Accessibility in Higher Education: Making Purdue a More Livable Community for Students with a Disability
Disability Resource Center
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Event Date: 03/07/2013
Contact: Rhonda Wilson, email: equity@purdue.edu
Location: 155 S. Grant Street, Young Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Presented by the Disability Resource Center This workshop includes a panel of students who will share their experiences and challenges as a student with a disability. The students will also discuss the techniques, supports, attitudes, and teaching strategies that have helped to remove barriers for them. |
03/07/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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ADA Audio Conference - Current Trends in Disability and Technology Policy
Purdue University
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Event Date: 03/19/2013 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: Young Hall, 155 South Grant Street, Room 1057, West Lafayette, IN 47907
This session will familiarize attendees with the latest developments in technology policy affecting people with disabilities and the new rights and requirements now available under the law. |
03/19/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Emergency Preparedness for People With Disabilities
Prdue University
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Event Date: 03/20/2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: Stewart Center, Room 313, West Lafayette, IN 47906
This workshop will discuss tips and campus resources applicable to different emergency situations for PU students, staff, faculty and visitors. |
03/20/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Legal Issues Webinar - Reasonable Accommodations in Employment
Purdue University
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Event Date: 03/20/2013 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: Young Hall, 155 S. Grant Street, Room 1057, West Lafayette, IN 47907
This session will focus on issues such as paid/unpaid leave as a form of reasonable accommodation and identify the most common situations in which employers have claimed undue hardship. |
03/20/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Accessibility Technology Webinar: Accessibility Testing in Enterprises Big and Small
Purdue University
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Event Date: 03/21/2013 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: 155 South Grant Street, Young Hall 1057, West Lafayette, IN 47907
This webinar will focus on website accessibility. It will discuss testing and review tools that are available to everyone - from automated tools for the large enterprise to free tools for small non-profits. |
03/21/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Diversity Within Disability
Purdue University
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Event Date: 03/26/2013 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: Stewart Center, Room 310, West Lafayette, IN 47906
This session will include a panel of individuals who will share their stories in an effort to breakdown stereotypes and misinformation, explore intersection of multiple identities and promote dialogue. |
03/26/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Interacting with People with Disabilities
Purdue University
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Event Date: 03/27/2013 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Contact: Michele Bartlett, equity@purdue.edu
Location: Stewart Center Room 314, West Lafayette, IN 47907
This workshop will offer real world guidance on creating an environment of respect and courtesy when interacting with people with a variety of disabilities. A panel will share their thoughts on this topic. |
03/27/2013 |
West Lafayette |
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Connect with the Evansville IceMen Kicking off Indiana Disability Awareness Month
Evansville/Vanderburgh County Advisory Board for Disability Services
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Event Date: 02/28/2013
Contact: Don Counts, email dcounts@insightbb.com
Location: 549 E Parkland Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711
Evansville IceMen vs Toledo Hockey Game for People with Disabilities and others - All advertising showed Disability Awareness Month |
02/28/2013 |
Evansville |
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Evansville Disability Awareness Month Kick Off with the Evansville IceMen
Evansville Vanderburgh County Advisory Board for Disability Services
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Event Date: 02/28/2013
Contact: Don Counts, dcounts@insightbb.com
Location: 549 E Parkland Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711-3341
Connect with the Evansville IceMen kicking off Indiana Disability Awareness Month - Special Ticket Price $10.00 per person. |
02/28/2013 |
Evansville |
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Service Dog Presentations
Cedar Hall Community School
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Event Date: 03/01/2013
Contact: Don Counts, dcounts@insightbbcom
Location: 549 E Parkland Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711
Daughter Nikki Ervin, her service Dog Storm and I presented a program for Pre-School and a separate program for Kindergarten. All students received a Coloring Sheet about Service Dogs and each was given a Disability Awareness Month Sticker |
03/01/2013 |
Evansville |
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911 Registry
Evansville Vanderburgh County Advisory Board for Disability Services
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Event Date: 03/01/2013
Contact: Don Counts, dcounts@insightbb.com
Location: 549 E Parkland Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711
At the Evansville Vanderburgh County Advisory Board for Disability Service the Police and Fire Chiefs update on our registry for Disability Awareness Month. We have over 200 People with Disabilities Registered so when they call for help the call center will see that they are disabled and when fire or police is notified that information will show up on their vehicle computers |
03/01/2013 |
Evansville |
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Disability Awareness Month Proclamation
Evansville/Vanderburgh Advisory Board for Disability Services
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Event Date: 03/01/2013
Contact: Don Counts, dcounts@insightbb.com
Location: 549 E Parkland Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711
The Mayor Read the Disability Awareness Month Proclamation at the meeting of the Evansville Vanderburgh County Advisory Board for Disability Services Meeting |
03/01/2013 |
Evansville |
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Exceptional Explorations at CMOE
Children's Museum of Evansville
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Event Date: 03/21/2013 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Contact: Rick Spaulding, intake@bridgesofindiana.com
Location: 22 SE 5th St, Evansville, IN 47708
Bridges of Indiana is teaming up with the Children's Museum of Evansville to celebrate Disability Awareness Month. You can register for this FREE event at www.bridgesofindiana.com or visit CMOE. |
03/21/2013 |
Evansville |
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Exceptional Explorations at the Terre Haute Children's Museum
Terre Haute Children's Museum
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Event Date: 03/06/2013 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Contact: Rick Spaulding, intake@bridgesofindiana.com
Location: 523 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Bridges of Indiana is celebrating Disability Awareness Month at the Terre Haute Children's Museum. To register for this FREE event, visit www.bridgesofindiana.com |
03/06/2013 |
Terre Haute |
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Mayor Proclamation
Bridges of Indiana
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Event Date: 03/07/2013 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Contact: Debby Haskell, 812-478-0724
Location: 21 N 11th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Mayor Duke Bennett will read a Proclamation and give a short speech on the importance of Disability Awareness Month for the City of Terre Haute. Event is open to the public. |
03/07/2013 |
Terre Haute |
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Enabled Not Disabled Day in Terre Haute
Bridges of Indiana & DSI
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Event Date: 03/22/2013 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact: Debby Haskell, 812-478-0724
Location: 1625 Eagle St., Terre Haute, IN 47807
The DAWG group of Terre Huate, lead by DSI and Bridges of Indiana, have organized Enabled Not Disabled Day where people with disabilities will have an opportunity to give back to their communities. A lunch and party will be given for volunteers following the event. |
03/22/2013 |
Terre Haute |
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City of Hammond Mayor's Commission on Disabilities Annual Awards Breakfast
City of Richmond
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Event Date: 03/07/2013
Contact: Cynthia Rangel, rangelc@gohammond.com
Location: 649 Conkey Street, Richmond, IN 46320
The purpose is to recognize youth and adult individuals, corporate sponsors and organizations that reach out and try to make a difference regardless of the disability. |
03/07/2013 |
Richmond |
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All Stories, All People!
Morrisson-Reeves Library
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Event Date: 03/23/2013
Contact: Madeline Helser-Howard, helser@mrlinfo.org
Location: 80 N. 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374
A storytime and craft session with Mayor Sally Hutton and representatives from the community. |
03/23/2013 |
Richmond |
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Art Contest for CDC Consumers,
CDC
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Event Date: 01/30/2013
Contact: Cathy Gross, adacoordinator@monticelloin.gov
Location: 5053 Norway Rd, Monticello, IN 47960
35 consumers at CDC participated in an art contest on January 30, 2013. 12 projects were selected and will be made into banners to be hung along Main Street in Monticello, Indiana throughout the month of March |
01/30/2013 |
Monticello |
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F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Night
Wheels of Hope
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Event Date: 03/02/2013
Contact: April Zopp, cell phone 574-870-9020
Location: Burnettsville Beehive, Burnettsville, IN 47926
Join us for a fun evening enjoying music and dancing. Totally free of charge. There will be food, door prizes, EZRA will perfom from 7 to 10. |
03/02/2013 |
Burnettsville |
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Mayoral Proclamation
City of Monticello, Indiana
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Event Date: 03/04/2013 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Contact: Cathy Gross, adacoordinator@monticelloin.gov
Location: 227 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960
Mayor Ken Houston, City of Monticello, Indiana will proclaim March as Disabilities Awareness Month in the City of Monticello, Indiana at the City Council meeting, cookies & punch will be served following the meeting. |
03/04/2013 |
Monticello |
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Banner Raising
Chamber of Commerce
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Event Date: 03/04/2013 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Contact: Cathy Gross, adacoordinator@monticelloin.gov
Location: 116 N Main Street, Monticello, IN 47960
Art projects were selected to be reproduced on banners which will "fly" on Main Street and at our Chamber of Commerce Office throughout the month of March in Monticello, Indiana |
03/04/2013 |
Monticello |
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Art Contest Award Ceremony
CDC
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Event Date: 03/06/2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Contact: Cathy Gross, adacoordinator@monticelloin.gov
Location: 5053 Norway Rd, Monticello, IN 47960
Award Ceremony to honor all participants in the CDC Art Contest. Reception following. |
03/06/2013 |
Monticello |
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Mayoral Story Hour
Monticello/Union Township Public Library
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Event Date: 03/12/2013 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Contact: Cathy Gross, adacoordinator@monticelloin.gov
Location: 321 W Broadway, Monticello, IN 47960
Monticello Mayor Ken Houston will read age appropriate books that address children with disabilities, how we are more alike than different |
03/12/2013 |
Monticello |
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Advocate of the Year Award
City of Monticello, Indiana
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Event Date: 03/18/2013 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Contact: Cathy Gross, adacoordinator@monticelloin.gov
Location: 227 N Main Street, Monticello, IN 47960
This award is intended to recognize and affirm a business or individual within the community, who exemplifies advocacy, service, and commitment to persons with disabilities. The nominee should be a champion of persons with access and functional needs, and should illustrate such through words, actions, and deeds. |
03/18/2013 |
Monticello |
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