MADISON — Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 401 S. Owen Dr., will host a panel discussion and entitled “All Together Now! Celebrating and supporting those with special needs” on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.
Vicky Franchino, parishioner at Queen of Peace, said, “Please join us for an evening of fellowship and conversation as we come together to learn and connect during National Disabilities Awareness Month. Our evening will begin with brief presentations, followed by an audience Q&A. All are welcome!”
This event is an opportunity for both the families and those who work with the disabled to come together with the general community for an evening of education and fellowship.Panel participants include:
- David Thompson — Special Olympian
- Lillian O’Connell — Director of Accessibility Services at Edgewood College
- Sterling Lynk — Executive Director, Madison Area Down Syndrome Society, Inc.
- Dan Bier — Associate Director of the Waisman Center
- Mary Jo Vitale — Director of Early Childhood Education, Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
- The Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin
- Members from the Madison Timberwolves hockey team and the Challenger Little League team
The event will also feature displays and representatives from area groups that support the disabled.
For questions or more information, contact Vicky Franchino at 608-238-8219 or email [email protected]