Date: Friday, Sept. 30, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: JACE RADKE | 702.229.2205 | 702.249.3514 | jradke@lasvegasnevada.gov
31st Annual Disability Awareness Day & Vaccine Clinic
Oct. 8 At Lorenzi Park
Representatives From More Than 30 Organizations Will Offer Information & Assistance
The city of Las Vegas invites the community to attend the 31st annual Disability Awareness Day celebration Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, located at 720 Twin Lakes Drive. The event is free to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic (the latest juvenile and adult booster shots), live entertainment, door prizes and free parking. A free lunch also will be provided all day while supplies last, along with free COVID-19 test kits, a free mask and sanitizer. October is national Disability Awareness Month.
Representatives from more than 30 organizations serving the disabled community will be present to help attendees with employment, independent living, recreational activities, financial planning, legal services, benefits counseling, adaptive equipment, transportation, housing and more. There will be opportunities to meet elected officials. American Sign Language interpreters will be available. The event is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, the Southern Nevada Community Health Center and The Challenger Newspaper.
“This annual event brings welcome resources to families in need,” said Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear. “Bring the whole family for a fun day in the park while you learn what assistance is available and network with new contacts to make life better for family members or friends with disabilities.”
For more information on participating, or to obtain a flier, go online to http://www.sncil.org/disability-awareness/ or call/V/TDD 702-889-4216. Note that parking is limited, but available in several locations at the park.
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