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	4th Annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade & Festival Saturday, July 20, 2013 Downtown Mountain View 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
			You're Invited! to Celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act of 1990
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) and the Office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese presents the 4th Annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade & Festival to be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Downtown Mountain View, Calif. The event traditionally celebrates the historical significance of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and coincides with many Disability Pride celebrations happening around the world in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Colorado Springs, and New Jersey, as well as Norway, the U.K. and Korea to name a few. Come join this fully inclusive event that reflects the themes of disability justice, inclusion, diversity, and the independent living philosophy which supports empowerment of individuals with disabilities to make choices and manage our own lives.			Parade Participant Registration is Open!: All participants must register to ensure the safety of all attendees. Please register yourself or your group today. There are several ways to register: Call us at 408.894.9041 x251 or TTY 408.894.9012 and leave your name, phone number and how many in your party. Parade Participant Online Registration Download registration form and mail to SVILC, 2202 N. First St., San Jose CA 95131. Download registration form and fax it to 408.240.0153 Stop by the Office and fill out an application. Detailed updates will be posted on our website. More detailed information will be delivered to you by July 1, 2013.
The day’s activities will incorporate music, art, family activities, festivities, and reflect the themes of disability justice, inclusion, diversity, and the independent living philosophy which supports empowerment of individuals with disabilities to make choices and manage our own lives.			Calling all Parade Sponsors, Vendors, and Individual Donors!: Help to sustain this annual community awareness event! Your support and contributions will honor not only the signing of the ADA but allow the community to share in our Disability Pride! Disability & Wellness Resource Fair Limited Vendor spaces, so sign-up NOW! How to Become a Financial Supporter, Sponsor and/or Vendor: Call us at 408.894.9041 x209 or TTY 408.894.9012 and leave your name, phone number and the company or organization (if any). Download registration form and mail to SVILC, 2202 N. First St., San Jose CA 95131. Download registration form and fax it to 408.240.0153 Stop by the Office and fill out an application.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? YOU! Bring your CommUNITY pride and cheer us on at the 4th Annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade or REGISTER to “walk-n-roll” with us in the Parade. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate.			General Information Disability Pride Parade Flyer (PDF) Youth Sponsor & Vendor Flyer (PDF) Main Registration Brochure (PDF) Click HERE to see our 2012 sponsors!
WHEN? Saturday, July 20, 2013 Parade check-in and line-up begins at 10:00 a.m. Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. Festival 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE? Downtown Mountain View, California Parade starts at Centennial Plaza (near VTA Light Rail) and “walk-n-roll” down Castro Street to the Festival site at City Hall, Civic Center Plaza and Pioneer Park.			Volunteer Opportunities and General Inquiries: 408.894.9041 x251 \| TTY 408.894.9012 \| info@svilc.org Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities: 408.894.9041 x209 \| TTY 408.894.9012 \| ADAparade@svilc.org
			DISABILITY PRIDE SPONSORS California Dept. of Rehabilitation, San Jose District City of San Jose Council Member Kansen Chu OUTREACH, Inc. Santa Clara County Firefighters, Local 1165 The Greenside Foundation

Our 2nd Annual West Coast Disabilty Pride Parade & Festival (2011)
Our 1st Annual West Coast Disabilty Pride Parade & Festival (2010)






Contact Information SVILC Main Branch \| 2202 N. First St. \| San Jose, CA, 95131 Phone: 408.894.9041 \| TTY: 408.894.9012 \| Fax: 408.894.9050 SVILC South County Branch \| 7800 Arroyo Circle Suite A \| Gilroy, CA, 95020 Phone: 408.846.1480 \| TTY: 408.842.2591 \| Fax: 408.842.2321

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