AVALON — Cape May County will celebrate its third annual Disabilities Awareness Day here Sat., Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 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.
Although the event will be held on a Saturday, 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-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 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 county Office of Disability Services is accepting nominations for this award at www.cmcodsevent.com until Oct. 30.
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 event has been planned by representatives from the county Office of Disability Services, the county Department on Aging, the county Human Services Advisory Council, the ARC of Cape May and several community disabilities advocates. For more information, contact Paulann Pierson at the county Office of Disability Services: 609–465-4117 Ext. 28.
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Nominations Sought for Outstanding Service Recognition Award
The Cape May County Office of Disability Services is accepting nominations for the 2011 Outstanding Service Recognition Award. The purpose of this 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. We are looking to recognize those who go above and beyond, on any scale, for individuals with disabilities.
To nominate a worthy candidate, you may request a Nomination Form from Paulann Pierson (609-465-4117; paulann@capeworkshop.com) or Carolyn Hoke (609-602-8941; c.michelle.hoke@gmail.com) or go to http://www.cmcods.org/ for a link to the form. Completed forms may be mailed to Paulann Pierson, Cape May County Office of Disability Services, 4 Moore Road, DN 606, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or emailed to c.michelle.hoke@gmail.com or paulann@capeworkshop.com.
Submission deadline is Oct. 30.
The Cape May County Office of Disability Services is an information and referral resource for all residents of Cape May County. The Office provides assistance to individuals with disabilities, as well as to their friends, families and caregivers to empower them through knowledge and to help ensure full and equal participation in all aspects of life.
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