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Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/26/2024
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Marketplace Mall
Categories
Local DISABILITY Resource Expo proudly announces Thrivent Financial East Central Illinois Group as Featured Sponsor of the 15th annual event
Annual DISABILITY Resource Expo partners with local financial institution to provide a better quality of life for people with disabilities in Champaign County and surrounding communities
September 8, 2024-(Urbana, IL)—The 15th Annual DISABILITY Resource Expo: Reaching Out for Answers is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. It is FREE to attend.
As always, the Expo is free and open to the public; all residents of East Central Illinois are encouraged and welcome to attend. Up to 80 exhibitors will share information and answer questions regarding resources available to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Exhibitors will be able to give attendees guidance on everything from educational options to legal support.
A face painter and children’s activity bags with fidgets and bookmarks will make this year’s event family friendly and fun for all ages.
This year is the 15th annual Expo, so those behind the Expo wanted to do a couple of things to make the event extra special for members of the community as well as exhibitors. To that end, an adaptive fashion show featuring residents of East Central Illinois communities with different types of disabilities and conditions wearing various types of fashions adapted with things like Velcro or snaps will be held outside of Macy’s from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the day of the Expo. Furthermore, a networking hour for exhibitors will be held at Market Place Mall the day of the Expo prior to the mall opening for attendees.
The Expo has the generous support of Thrivent East Central Illinois Group and various other sponsors this year but could always benefit from additional support. If you are interested in supporting the 2024 DISABILITY Resource Expo, please email Allison Boot at allisonmbootauthor@gmail.com. You can also schedule an interview or photo opportunity for the day of the Expo by sending an email or calling 217-722-5281.
For more information, visit http://www.disabilityresourceexpo.org.