Every now and then, emails will come across my desk asking me to promote events. During the summer, though, the flow of reminders is endless. At this point, I know it is time to group items together and share with readers. Please understand that I do so to promote engagement and do not support or endorse any specific group or activity. Also, many of the events repeat throughout the year even though they are listed by month below.
First a few noteworthy events from disAbility Resource Center:
1. Learn Earn Financial Strategies class will be June 19th from 4-6 at dRC. (Located at 140 Cinema Dr. Suite C) This month’s topic is “Day to Day Savings- strategies to stretch your monthly income.” The instructor will once again be Chantelle Marvin of Fiscally Fit. You asked and we listened! Our first class was such a success with Chantelle that we are happy to continue offering these valuable workshops on important financial topics at no cost to you. This event is sponsored by dRC and the Cape Fear Asset Building Coalition. Space is limited so please call ahead to register at 910-815-6618.
2. The disAbility Resource Center (dRC) will have free computer classes
Monday through Thursday. For more information please contact Gary at 910-815-6618. While there, be sure to ask about the refurbished computer program that might help you acquire your own laptop.
3. dRC Career Camp for Young Adults – dRC is hosting its 2nd Summer Career Camp for young adults between the ages of 17-30. The camp will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the dRC office from July 16- 19. The camp is FREE but space is limited. Applications will be accepted enrolled in the order of receiving a COMPLETED application. Each camp participant will have the opportunity to complete an online career assessment and learn first-hand from professionals in various career sectors about jobs in their field of work. To receive more information about Career Camp please call Stevie Toole at 815-6618 on Monday’s and Wednesday’s or visit the dRC website at www.drc-cil.org for an application and more information.
Also during June and July
1. The Bowling/Scrapbooking Club for persons with disabilities meets every Monday at:
7026 Market St, from 1-3pm $1/game with live music by DJ Smooth. Call 274-8411 for details
2. Art from the Heart (TWO LOCATIONS)
TUESDAYS 10-11a.m. at the MLK Center (401 S. 8th Street ) $1 adults with disabilities
THURSDAYS 1-2p.m. at the Derick Davis Center (1101 Manly St.) $1 adults with disabilities
Planning a vacation to another part of the state? Have family or friends coming to visit and wonder what destinations have to offer in terms of access to the disabled? Check out the sixth edition of Access North Carolina- A Guide To Travel for People with Disabilities released earlier this week. You can download a PDF version for free at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/pdf/ACCESS-NC.pdf
If you, or your organization, holds events for persons with disabilities in the Southeastern North Carolina Region please feel free to contact me at the email below. Special events should be marked as such in the subject line so that it can be posted promptly. Otherwise, it will be grouped with regularly scheduled events.
As always, thanks for reading!
David Morrison
For more articles on disability related topics, see David’s blog at http://disabilities.blogs.starnewsonline.com or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EndlessOptions. Have a question or comment? Reach David via email at david.morrison87@yahoo.com Want to provide public input or address disability concerns? Attend the Wilmington Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Lord Spencer Room of City Hall. Next meeting: June 20, 2012.
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