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    14Mar, 2017
    Library Hosting Creative Hearts Art Exhibit

    As part of National Disability Awareness Month, an exhibit of artwork from the Creative Hearts Art Studio has opened at Marion Public Library.

    The exhibit, which opened March 13 and will be on display through the end of the month, showcases more than 30 art pieces produced by artists who participate in the agency’s art program. The art includes paintings, painted tote bags and pillows as well as large sculptures.

    Many of the art pieces are for sale. To make purchase arrangements, call the studio staff directly, (765) 668-8961, ext. 221.

    The library is open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

     

    8Mar, 2017
    February is National Disability Awareness Month

    Carey Services is joining with other disability advocates around the country to observe National Disability Awareness Month in March.

    In Indiana, more than 19 percent of the state’s population are children and adults with disabilities. The goal of the month-long observance, which has been occurring for more than 70 years, is to increase awareness of those who have disabilities while also promoting inclusion and independence for all people.

    This year’s theme and poster artwork — “I’m Not Your Inspiration” — emphasizes an important fact: people with disabilities are people first and defined by their abilities, not the challenges they might face. They are co-workers, classmates and neighbors who want to be fully included in their communities like everyone else.

    For more information, visit the website of the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities here.

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