On June 29th, Spectrum News highlighted TRI’s 2nd Annual Inclusion Festival kickstarting Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July as an opportunity to celebrate the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). TRI’s Executive Director, Lisa Tarricone was interviewed discussing the continued challenges and discrimination people with disabilities face 33 years after the passage of the ADA. You can view the full video and turn captions on if needed. Click on Continue Reading below to access the Video Link.
Tag: Inclusion Festival
On Thursday, June 29th from 11 am-3 pm, we celebrated disability pride and culture at our 2nd annual TRI Inclusion Festival! Our event featured an array of accessible, engaging, and fun activities on the beautiful grounds of the Home of FDR Historic Site, located at 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.
June 29, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday, June 29th as we celebrate disability pride and culture at our first annual TRI Inclusion Festival! Our event will feature an array of accessible, engaging, and fun activities on the beautiful grounds of the Home of FDR National Historic Site!
American Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. Click here to RSVP for our TRI Inclusion Festival!
Participate in:
- Guided tour of the FDR site grounds with staff rangers
- Accessible yoga session with Hudson River Yoga owner, Susannah Grange
- Readings of a children’s graphic book: Jolene – the Disability Awareness Chicken, by author Karen Finnegan
- A workshop on “Housing Rights are Human Rights” with Kristine Thayer from Westchester Residential Opportunities AND MORE!
Complimentary T-shirts! – First come, first serve
Grab and Go Food!
LOCATION:
The Home of FDR National Historic Site 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.
For a copy of the Inclusion Festival Flyer, click here.
Questions? Call us: (845) 452 – 3913
