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Celebrate Disability Pride Month Event

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Join Understanding Our Differences, Newton’s Commission on Disability and the Newton Free Library
“What Does Disability Pride Mean to You?” 
Moderated Panel and Discussion

Wednesday, July 17th
7:00 – 8:30 pm

*Doors open at 6:30 for informal conversation and information sharing.

Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
330 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459

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Event Moderator, Gary Alpert, UOD Board Co-President

July is Disability Pride Month, and July 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To celebrate, Understanding Our Differences, the Newton Commission on Disability, and the Newton Free Library are pleased to host a moderated panel of local speakers with disabilities who will explore the question, “What does disability pride mean to you?” A Q&A and audience discussion will follow the panel. 

Note About Accommodations

The location of this event is wheelchair accessible and will include ASL interpretation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities requiring assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Newton’s ADA/Sec.504 Coordinator, Jini Fairley, two weeks in advance of this event: [email protected] or (617) 796-1253. For Telecommunications Relay Service, please dial 711.

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Check out the Newton Free Library Calendar: 

Click the link for this event:
https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/12651343

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