Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce the 17th Annual Day for People with disABILITIES
Long-standing City Event Supports People with disABILITIES
NORFOLK, VA – Recreation, Parks and Open Space (RPOS) is proud to announce the 17th Annual Day for People with disABILITIES (D4PWD) on May 4, 2019, 10am-1pm, at the Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street. This event is made possible through the dedicated efforts of community partners, volunteers, residents and City staff. Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander will provide remarks at the opening ceremony.
“This year’s theme is “Let’s Move.” Our Therapeutic Recreation Center is recognized in the region for its hands-on approach and innovative programming to connect with our patrons with disABILITIES,” said Darrell Crittendon, Director of RPOS.
Free for people with disABILITIES and one caregiver, attendees will enjoy onsite entertainment from the TR Dance Studio, Hurrah Players and TRC Dance Mix. An exhibitor area and Safety Expo will also be available to attendees. An American Sign Language Interpreter will be onsite. All activities are made possible through the event sponsors, VITO, Eggleston Services, the Virginia Zoo, Hampton Roads Transit, Therapeutic Recreation, the Commission for Persons with Disabilities in Norfolk and RPOS. New sponsors for 2019 include Mobility Works, the Virginia Aquarium and Lutheran Family Services.
For more information, visit
norfolk.gov/play.
About Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space
The Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space (RPOS) is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). RPOS works to enrich the quality of life for residents and patrons through a full spectrum of recreational services for youth, adults, and special populations, while ensuring the management and maintenance of the city's parks, playgrounds, beaches, urban forestry, and city-owned cemeteries.