(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, October 26 at 10 am, as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Disability Rights will host the 15th Annual Disability Expo.
The event, held in partnership with several District Government agencies, highlights programs and opportunities in DC while advancing the conversation on equal opportunities and inclusive environments for people with disabilities.
The expo’s theme this year is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” and the event will include more than 50 exhibits on important topics such as housing, employment opportunities, mental health, and wellness.
When:
Wednesday, October 26 at 10 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Kari Cooke, Director, Office of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
Mathew McCollough, Director, Office of Disability Rights
Andrew Reese, Director, Department on Disability Services
Where:
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, First Floor
901 G Street NW
*Closest Metro Station: Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Station*
*Closest Bikeshare Station: 8th & H Street NW*
All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).
Social Media:
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