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Kids Togeth er, Inc. Description: Kids Together, Inc began in early 1995 as a large children's festival attracting over 5,000 people to Quakertown, PA. It was organized by volunteer parents of young children with crowddisabilities. Our goal was to promote children with disabilities being a part of what every other child was, and just be kids. We wanted other people to understand that having a disability was but one small part of our children, and that they are more similar to all children then they are different.<br /><br />The theme of that first year's event was "celebrating children with disabilities as equals in the community". The festival continued to grow. Up to 7,000 attended and enjoyed the free entertainment, activities, exhibits and information for the next four years. The festival and the informative program was supported by many local businesses. The entire event was made accessible to people of all abilities, promoted a positive image of people with disabilities, and used only people first language in all materials. All material such as the program, flyers, handouts, t-shirts and all entertainment promoted inclusion of people with disabilities. Oh.... and EVERYONE had fun, TOGETHER!<br /><br />While the festival was a huge success and helped to educate many about acceptance of people with disabilities and inclusion in school, recreation, employment and the community, in the year 2000, Kids Together changed its focus to sharing information and resources through other means such as the website, listserv, email newsletter nationwide, and presenting, participating and providing input to state agencies and statewide coalitions. Address: P.O. Box 574 Quakertown, 18954 Website Only Phone: no phone number available Location: Other Categories: |
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