City's Council for Community Accessibility Seeks Nominees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2008

For More Information:
Craig Brenner, Special Project Coordinator, Community and Family Resources, City of , 349-3471 Bloomington
Danny Lopez, Communications Director, City of , 349-CITY, lopezd@bloomington.in.gov Bloomington

Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington's Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is soliciting nominations for its annual awards ceremony. The group recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations that make the community more accessible for people with disabilities.

The CCA advocates on behalf of people with disabilities, promotes awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and works to develop solutions to problems of accessibility in the community.

Award categories include:

• Kristin Willison Volunteer Service Award

• Business Service Award

• Professional and Community Service Award

• Housing Service Award

• Self-Advocacy Award

• Mayor's Award

Nomination forms are available in the Community and Family Resources Department in City Hall, . Forms also are available online at [http://bloomington.in.gov/cfrd]. Nominations must be returned by September 26, 2008.401 N. Morton Street, Suite 260

The Council for Community Accessibility meets monthly at City Hall.

For information about award nominations or the CCA, contact Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator, via e-mail at

brennerc@bloomington.in.gov or by phone at (812) 349-3471.

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