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Disability Awareness Day 2014
February 19 at the Vt. State House
Empower People with Disabilities: It’s Only Right(s)
Keynote Presentation by Chester A. Finn
A Special Assistant in the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Chester is the co-founder of the Community Empowerment Programs Inc., which provides community services and educational programming for people with disabilities.
Disability Awareness Day at a Glance
9 to 10 – VCDR will be serving coffee and pastries in Room 10. Come register, grab a cup of joe, connect with your peers and plan your day.
9:30 to 4 – Attend workshops to get updates and talking points from VCDR members on hot topics.
11 – Attend a press conference in the Cedar Creek room about employment for people with disabilities.
Noon – Make an appointment to have lunch with your legislator. Pizza will be served in Room 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.
1 -Disability Awareness Day will be announced on the House floor.
4:30 to 6:30 – VCDR will be serving appetizers in the cafeteria. Keynote and panel discussion about empowering people with disabilities.
Special thanks to the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, member organizations and friends for their generous support.