Are you a person with a disability or a family member or friend of one? Are you interested in helping to create more accessible communities and educating the general public about disability issues? If so, please consider getting involved with our local group.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Disabled Access and Advocacy of the Rutland Area (DAARA) Committee's mission is to work towards more accessible communities for people with a disability in the Rutland County Area. It also aims to advocate for other important issues and to educate the general public about people with disabilities, including the issues that affect them and the programs/services in their support.
SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PLANS:
*Successfully advocated for the installation of accessible parking spaces and automatic doors at area businesses and public buildings.
* Helped organize educational events in recognition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
* Conducted outreach through local media, including appearances on a radio talk show.
* Provided consultation to a museum regarding the accessibility of exhibits.
* Investigating the possibilities for creating accessible trails in the area.
* Educational outreach to area schools.
* Creating a program for PEG – TV.
MEETINGS: DAARA usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30 am to noon at the Rutland Free Library. However, since the Covid pandemic started, we are currently holding our meetings via Zoom. Zoom link to be sent via email close to the meeting date.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about DAARA, please contact the VCIL( Vermont Center For Independent Living) Rutland Office at (802) 779- 9021 or you may contact Peer Advocate Counselor, Jessie Butterfield, at jbutterfield@vcil.org or at (802) 772-7042.
Oct 3, 2024, 6 to 7 PM
Live at Kennedy Park! Melissa D. Postponed to Oct. 5Oct 5, 2024, 11 AM to 1 PM
Therapy Dog Workshop (Put On by Caring Canines)Oct 6, 2024, 10 AM to 12 PM