Southern Colorado ADA Symposium

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Attendees take part in the disability lunch during 2018's Southern Colorado ADA Symposium.
Photo courtesy of The Pueblo Chieftain.

PUEBLO, Colo. — Service providers, advocates and community members will celebrate diversity and inclusion and promote respect for the various cultures within the disability community at the Southern Colorado ADA Symposium on Saturday, Aug. 31. The day-long event begins at 9 a.m. continues until 4 p.m. at Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave. This free event is hosted by Pueblo City-County Library District and the Pueblo ADA Advisory Committee.

The symposium will feature breakout sessions, a vendor fair, disability simulation activities, a film series and a keynote luncheon. Learn about the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act; engage in interactive programs to experience what it’s like to have various disabilities; explore the legal rights of people with disabilities; connect with local resources and more.

“We are so excited to partner with the Pueblo ADA Advisory Board and the Colorado Trust to host the first Southern Colorado ADA Symposium! This event is an important step toward building awareness and advocacy for accessibility and diversity in our community. We are also delighted to welcome our presenters, vendors and community partners and anticipate that this event will create new opportunities for networking and collaboration that will strengthen and support the ADA community in Pueblo County,” Amy Nelson, manager of Reference and Readers Advisory at PCCLD.

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At noon in the InfoZone Theater on the fourth floor, the Colorado Trust keynote luncheon features standup comedian, author and disability advocate Nina G. Nina G has traveled the country performing at comedy clubs and colleges as well as being the keynote speaker at various conferences despite a stutter. Part of the comedy troupe The Comedians with Disabilities Act, Nina G brings laughter and awareness to audiences of all ages. A complimentary lunch will be provided, but reservations are required; they can be made by calling, (719) 562-5624 or clicking the link below.

To see Full Schedule click HERE

See Session Descriptions HERE

Register for keynote luncheon click HERE

To register for sessions, visit HERE (Navigate to dates of event in calendar and click)

The Pueblo City-County Library District is committed to providing equal access to the library and its collection.

Assistive technology available at the Rawlings Library may allow such access to customers with a variety of disabilities.