October 13, 2009 AAAWD Meeting Notice

Calling All Artists With Disabilities in the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region of Minnesota! You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of AAAWD:

When: Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 pm

Where: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have any questions, email Todd Reed. Soft Hands is located on busline: DTA Route 6 - 7 East Mainline UMD - Lakeside.

What: Art Pickup - be on hand to pick up your artwork from our exhibits at the Depot and the DECC. Also, we will watch a PBS TV series called "EGG" - a TV show about people making art across America. There'll be popcorn and pop, and the opportunity to brainstorm about creating our own version of "EGG" for PACT.

AAAWD Art Exhibit Oct. 12 & 13, 2009

AAAWD has been invited by VSA arts of Minnesota to display our artwork as part of National Disability Mentoring Day 10th Anniversary Celebration and Launch:

Anniversary Celebration: October 12, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Located at Duluth’s Historical Center: The Depot
An evening reception at Duluth’s Historical Center: The Depot, welcoming national corporate sponsors, industry executives, local employers and community supporters of individuals with disabilities.
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National Launch & Career Fair: October 13, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Located at The Duluth Convention Center (DECC)
A national career fair featuring national speakers and national employer exhibits. The event will welcome an estimated 1,000 students with disabilities, job seekers with disabilities, as well as national and local employers.

To learn more about the DMD 10th Anniversary Celebration and National Launch, contact the Disability Mentoring Day team at 1-800-840-8844 or via email at dmd@aapd.com, or visit the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) website.