We hope you will join us for "The Disability Mural Project Duluth: All Together Now," a one-day exhibit of over 300 - 12” square wooden tiles individually designed by people whose lives have intersected with disability in the Duluth area. The primary goals of this project are to recognize the important contributions of people with disabilities, to raise awareness of the need to invest in universal design in our public spaces and homes, and promote inclusiveness for all. This event is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Featured Speakers:
2:30 pm: Frances Valesco, Director of the Disability Mural Project in Berkeley, CA
2:50 pm: Craig Dunn, Executive Director of VSA Minnesota
3:05 pm: Roberta Cich, Director of AccessNorth - CILNM
3:10 pm: Bridget Riversmith, AAAWD co-founder/Disability Mural Project Duluth coordinator
3:15 pm: City of Duluth Mayor Don Ness
5 - 5:30 pm: Poetry Readings featuring artists from AAAWD
5:30 - 6 pm: Performances featuring artists from CHOICE, unlimited ARTS Program
Where: The DECC, Lake Superior Ballroom (Cityside Convention Center, 2nd floor), 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN
Featured Speakers:
2:30 pm: Frances Valesco, Director of the Disability Mural Project in Berkeley, CA
2:50 pm: Craig Dunn, Executive Director of VSA Minnesota
3:05 pm: Roberta Cich, Director of AccessNorth - CILNM
3:10 pm: Bridget Riversmith, AAAWD co-founder/Disability Mural Project Duluth coordinator
3:15 pm: City of Duluth Mayor Don Ness
5 - 5:30 pm: Poetry Readings featuring artists from AAAWD
Accessibility Information:
Audio Description of the Disability Mural will be provided from 6 - 8 pm for this event.
ASL Interpreter services for speakers and performers from 2:30 - 6 pm for this event.
