Community Disabilities Awareness Day Event to Be Held Nov. 16

COURT HOUSE — Cape May County will host its 5th Annual Community Disabilities Awareness Day on Nov. 16 in Avalon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Avalon Elementary School. This event is 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.
Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Fare Free Transportation will be available to county residents who reserve a ride by November 8th. Also, a Kids Corner is planned, with activities to entertain the children so their parents can speak with and collect disability-related information from the 55 plus 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 Health Department will be giving flu shots, and there will be an opportunity to sign up on the Special Needs Registry for Emergency Evacuation assistance.
Exhibitors will 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 Department of Aging & Disability Services, the CMC Human Services Advisory Council, the ARC of Cape May County, School Based Youth Services and several community disabilities advocates.
For more information, contact Paulann Pierson at the CMC Department of Aging & Disability Services at 609–886-2784.