The festival will feature a wide range of activities and attractions suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
June 24, 2024 12:58 PM EDT
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents with disabilities and their families to the 2024 Summer Festival for People with Disabilities and Special Needs.
The event will be held at the Warinanco Sports Centre, 1 Park Drive, Roselle, on Sunday, July 28th from 11am to 1pm.
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“Union County is proud to offer a variety of inclusive events throughout the year, including our annual Summer Festival, which aims to create an environment where families and individuals of all ages and abilities feel welcome and comfortable,” said Union County Commissioners Chair Kimberly Palmieri Mowdad. “This year we have planned a variety of activities suitable for all ages. We invite you to join us for indoor, family-friendly events and we look forward to seeing you there.”
July is Disability Pride Month, marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law enacted in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life.
The festival will feature a wide range of activities and attractions suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities including games, face painting, bubble shows, hula dancing and stilt walker performances. Refreshments will also be available in designated areas of the park.
“As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, the 2024 Summer Festival is just one example of the County Commissioners’ commitment to creating an inclusive community,” said Sergio Granados, Union County Commissioner and Personnel Services Advisory Board Liaison. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for people with disabilities and their families to come together, enjoy a day of fun activities, and celebrate the progress we’ve made to ensure equal opportunities and activities for all.”
Admission to the Summer Festival is free, but registration is required. To register online, visit ucnj.org/opdsn-reg .
The event is hosted by the Union County Office of Disabilities and Special Needs, part of the Union County Human Resources Department’s Individual and Family Support Services Division.
For more information about the “Summer Festival” or other programs and events hosted by the Union County Office of Disabilities and Special Needs, visit ucnj.org/dhs/opdsn/ or call 908-527-4781.