7/19/2005
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Mayor to present access and inclusion awards tomorrow
INDIANAPOLIS - Mayor Bart Peterson will present the 2005 Access and Inclusion Awards tomorrow. The awards are given to businesses, organizations and individuals making a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities through a commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 20
11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Program is 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
WHERE: Indianapolis Artsgarden, Circle Centre Mall
49 W. Maryland Street
Awards are given in three categories: James Pauley Lifetime Service Award, Accessibility Award and Employer Award.
The James Pauley Lifetime Service Award was established in memory of James K. Pauley, who was one of the founders of the Indianapolis Mayor's Advisory Council on Disability and its chairperson from 1978 to 1980.
The Accessibility Award is designed to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to ensure persons with disabilities can participate in events, programs and activities offered in Indianapolis. Contributions to any and all aspects of community life such as art, culture, recreation, leisure, commerce, travel, and worship are considered.
The Employer Award was designed to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to providing training and career opportunities to persons with disabilities.
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