Community Disabilities Awareness Day Event Is Sat., Nov. 12

COURT HOUSE – Cape May County will again celebrate Disabilities Awareness Day on Sat., Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Avalon Community Center in Avalon, an event designed as a day of information, food, music and fun not only for people with disabilities but for all who are interested in the agencies and organizations that serve the citizens of Cape May County. Although Disabilities Awareness Day is being held on a Sat., Fare Free Transportation will be available to county residents who call to reserve a ride by Fri., Nov. 4.
Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. There will be a Kids Corner, with activities to entertain the children so parents can speak with and collect disability-related information from the 50+ exhibitors expected. Cape Regional Medical Center’s Parish Nurse Program will be offering free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings and other health information at the event. The Cape May County String Band will again entertain with its special brand of music, so look for some dancing in the aisles.
This year the winner of the 2011 Outstanding Service Recognition Award will be announced and honored at Disabilities Awareness Day. The purpose of this new award is to acknowledge individuals, organizations and/or businesses for their various contributions to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities living in Cape May County. The Cape May County Office of Disability Services is accepting nominations for this award at www.cmcodsevent.com until October 30th.
Exhibitors at this annual event include representatives from local and state service agencies, civic organizations, support groups, and commercial vendors specializing in products and services of particular interest to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. The theme of the event summarizes its purpose: Opening doors and dialogue . . . so that all are welcome in the Cape May County community.
This community event has been planned by representatives from the CMC Office of Disability Services, the CMC Department on Aging, the CMC Human Services Advisory Council, the ARC of Cape May and several community disabilities advocates. For more information, contact Paulann Pierson at the CMC Office of Disability Services: 609–465-4117 Ext. 28.