The Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office is accepting vendor applications for the annual Disability Awareness Expo scheduled for July 29 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center.
The free event is open to the public and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1028 NE 14th St. in Gainesville.
Government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private businesses that provide products, services or resources for people with disabilities are encouraged to participate. Vendors can apply by filling out an online form and the deadline to apply is July 17.
Held each July in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990, the Disability Awareness Expo highlights resources that promote accessibility, independence and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. The annual event also educates attendees about disability rights and community support services available throughout the region.
The event will feature informational exhibits, vendor booths and a panel discussion with guest speakers. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about local programs and services designed to support individuals with disabilities.
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County will also participate by offering free A1C testing and giveaways at its exhibit booth.
For more information about the Disability Awareness Expo or vendor participation, contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275.