Life Without Limits is the theme of this year’s Disability Awareness Month activities in the City of Fishers.
Fishers City Council President Cecilia Coble and Kelly Hartman, co-chairs for this year’s local effort, handled the agenda for the Monday morning kickoff event at City Hall. The emphasis was on taking care of the caregivers and finding employment for those in our community with disabilities.
The Life Without Limits award went to Noah Malone, a state champion track star at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Noah is legally blind.
The Cornerstone Employer Award was handed out to Books & Brews in Noblesville for their cooperation in allowing people with disabilities an opportunity to work in their business.
The Accessibility Award went to former Fishers Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath. She is now a candidate for a seat in the Indiana House of Representatives.
A panel discussion moderated by the mayor covered a number of issues, including what paths to employment exist past high school special education for students with disabilities. The group talked about challenges of finding housing for the disabled in Fishers. There was also a discussion about what the community can and should do in supporting caregivers.
For more information on Fishers events tied to March as Disability Awareness Month, use this link.
The Fishers YMCA is offering a special to caregivers. For more on this, use this link.
I posted a podcast with Cecilia Coble and Kelly Hartman about Disability Awareness Month in Fishers. Listen to the podcast at this link.