- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Disability Pride Picnic and Parade
ORGANIZATION: WNY Independent Living, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
We're looking for volunteers!
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law and discrimination against people with disabilities became illegal. In 1980, The Western New York Independent Living Project, Inc. opened its doors at 3108 Main Street and began providing programs and services for all people with disabilities throughout all eight counties of WNY. With all the services provided throughout the years, we have reached a time to Celebrate the 26th Anniversary of the ADA becoming a law!
Therefore, Western New York Independent Living, Inc. and many community organizations will be celebrating this important occasion on July 24, 2016 in Delaware Park. In recognition of this and to raise awareness, WNY Independent Living, Inc. as a family of agencies, along with many community partners including Sahlen’s, Erie County Office for the Disabled, AdaptiveWaterSports, and many more, will be hosting the celebration. During this celebration, we will be holding WNY Independent Living's first Disability Pride Parade around the Ring Road in Delaware Park from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. After the Parade, we will be having an award ceremony for the following awards at 2 p.m. from the Main Stage at Delaware Park, Green Space:
- Top Marching Band (3)
- Top Dancing Group/Troupe (3)
- Top Float Demonstrating Theme (3)
- Top Individual Demonstrating Theme (3)
- Most Creative Participant which Demonstrates the Theme
Theme: Freedom to Move Forward - Equality for All and Disability Pride
Admission is free and open to all persons with and without disabilities.
Our agency would like to formally invite you to participate as a volunteer in WNY Independent Living's first Disability Pride Inaugural Parade or at the Celebration this year on July 24th 2016. If you are interested in taking part in this event, please fill out the attached parade application and return to Heather Mattiuzzo at 3108 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14214. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Heather at 716-836-0822 ext. 146, or email at hmattiuzzo@wnyil.org.
Ideas of volunteer opportunities:
Entertainment
Parade Help
Set Up
Clean Up
Cooking/Grilling
Activities Assistants
Registration
Crafts
Water Distribution for Parade
More opportunities with WNY Independent Living, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WNY Independent Living, Inc.
Location:
3108 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214, US
Mission Statement
- Education - To build understanding
- Empowerment - So people with disabilities can take control of their lives
- Equality - To be equal and full partners in the community
Those three words are the keys to change, independence, and the fulfillment of human potential.
Description
We are looking for Volunteers to:
1) Assist at the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration on:
a) July 25, 2014 - Sheridan Park - Tonawanda - from 10-2
b) July 24, 2014 - Hyde Park - Niagara Falls - from 10-2
c) July 28, 2014 - Kiwanis Park - Batavia, New York from 10-2
Volunteers can assist with playing games, serving food, clean up, set up and assisting individuals with disabilities in being a part of the Picnic and fun!
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The Accessible Fishing Derby: Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Old Fort Niagara and 3F Club - from Sunrise to 3 pm (all shifts available). To assist with registration, set up, clean up and running baskets from the Basket Auction.
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Inter-Agency Support - All three centers in Niagara Falls, Batavia and Buffalo can utilize volunteers to assist with bulk mailings, filings, copying/shredding, looking for sponsors and donors, and agency administrative assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Delaware ParkBuffalo, NY 14214
DATE POSTED
April 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Cooking / Catering
- Fundraising
- Theater Arts
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 hours +