The Democratic National Convention hits Denver this week, and Disaboom will be there in force. With a focus on “the unheard voice” of 54 million Americans with disabilities (including 37 million registered voters), Disaboom will be working hard to get the issues of the disability community front and center for the candidates, the delegates, and the media.
To turn up the volume on that unheard voice, Disaboom will be sponsoring the following events, taking place during the week-long Convention:
• “Show Up for Democracy”: PHAMALY (Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League) will present the need for inclusion in democracy in their one-act musical, “Show up for Democracy,” on Sunday, August 24 at 1 p.m. at Civic Center Park and Wednesday, August 27 at 7 p.m. at City Park. If you’re at the convention, speak to PHAMALY on-camera after the show and your thoughts may be featured on www.disaboom.com.
• Adaptive Adventures: Adaptive Adventures’ booth at the Green Frontier Fest on Sunday, August 24 in Denver’s Sculpture Park will be the place to learn more about the adaptive equipment available to people with disabilities and the adventures that are still possible. Attendees can meet Paralympian hand-cyclist Alejandro Albor on Sunday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• All-Access Bike Station: Convention-goers will be able to borrow a recumbent, upright, racing or off-road hand cycle Saturday, August 23 through Thursday, August 28 at the Denver Children’s Museum to help keep Denver green – and accessible. In addition, attendees can join Paralympian hand-cyclist Alejandro Albor at the kickoff event, which departs from the Brighton Warehouse, 4120 Brighton Blvd., in Denver, on Sunday, August 24th at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at the Denver Children’s Museum. In addition, members of the Congressional Biking Caucus will be greeting Convention attendees 2-4 p.m.
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