Ohio Valley Goodwill Joins with Community Sponsors in Support of ADA 25 Celebration Event!

Ohio Valley Goodwill is pleased to be an “Inspiring People” sponsor in support of the upcoming celebration of the silver anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act which will be celebrated  on Fountain Square on Monday, July 27, 2015!   Exhibitors  and activities will begin at 10am followed by distinguished speakers including Senator Eric Kearney,  Ohio Civil Rights Hall of  Fame honoree Robert Harris, local  entertainers, advocates and officials  who will gather from 11:30am to 1:30pm in celebration of the ADA Anniversary.

• Join our current “Inspiring People” sponsors Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services and  METRO; “Empowering People” sponsors Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, MC Mobility,  Clermont and Warren County Boards of Developmental Disabilities; “Including People” sponsors Melodic Connections, CILO, and IKRON  and our “Can Do” Exhibitors ACLU, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati,  Envision, and Stepping Stones Center on this historic anniversary celebration.   Time is running out but if you are interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor call (513) 241-2600, ext. 123.

• You can also participate in ADA 25 by nominating an individual, school, employer or business in our community that have made it possible for people with disabilities to experience full inclusion and participation by contacting Debbie Moorehous at (513) 241-2600, ext. 123.

• Express how the ADA has impacted you or someone you know in the workplace, school or community by participating in our Writing Contest.

• Participate in the inaugural Disability Pride March  from City Hall and to  Fountain Square which begins at 9 am. For more information on how to participate, call (513) 241-2600, ext. 113.

As one the largest employment and training centers in Southwest Ohio for people with disabilities, Ohio Valley Goodwill is pleased to be a major sponsor of this year’s celebration and looks forward to all aspects of the event on July 27th. Goodwill Public Information Officer, Michael Flannery, will be speaking on behalf of Goodwill and will be working with the ADA planning committee on the production of promotional videos in support of the event. “As an employment organization which has helped thousands of Greater Cincinnati citizens with disabilities to get jobs over its almost 100 year history, Ohio Valley Goodwill is honored to be a sponsor of the ADA25 celebration and a member of the planning committee,” said Sharon Hannon, Marketing Specialist.