Category: Events

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The US Department of Labor has announced ‘The Right Talent, Right Now’ as the theme for 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Observed each October, #NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.

The 2019 theme emphasizes the essential role that people with disabilities play in America’s economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are creating a high demand for skilled talent. The Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) administers NDEAM.

Join us to help celebrate this month by posting your favorite photo or story of WCBA or someone from our team to our Facebook page!

Learn more on ODEP’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month page.

poster for ODEP’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month

17th Annual Golf Outing

Join the Westmoreland County Blind Association for our 17th Annual Golf Outing.

  • Date: Friday, June 7
  • New Times: Registration at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
  • Location: Greensburg Country Club
  • Price: $100 per golfer (limited to the first 120 golfers)

We have a great day planned for attendees including 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch at the turn, games of skill and chance, buffet dinner at 2:30 p.m., raffles, prizes, and a commemorative gift. The first Hole-In-One at designated hole will win a prize from Hillview Motors.

Download the registration form to sign up or call 724-837-1250 ext 11 for more information.

We still have a variety of sponsor opportunities available with pricing starting as low as $50 for tee sponsorships. 

 

Golf Registration Link

Dining In The Dark

The Mt. Pleasant Vikings Pride Leos are hosting a Dinner in the Dark fundraiser on May 10 at Mt. Pleasant Area High School to benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind! This unique event gives participants a chance to experience a meal through the eyes of someone with visual disabilities.

They are looking for donations to be used for the Chinese auction baskets. In addition, they will be collecting used eyeglasses at the event. Your donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions about the event or donations contact Jennifer Bradley at 724-610-0257.

Download the flyer for more information on the event and to purchase tickets.

link to Dining in the Dark invitation

Record Setting Attendance At Our Spring Gala

Thanks to everyone who attended the WCBA’s Spring Gala, Havana Nights. We had record setting attendance with more than 200 guests this year!

Thanks again to all of our sponsors for supporting this event and helping make it a special night!

You can read more about the event and see a few photos in this TribLive article, “Out & About: Blind Association treats guests to a night in Havana“.

Celebrate Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month

March is Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month. Join the IDD awareness committee in Center Court at Westmoreland Mall on March 2nd from 11am-3pm for a celebration of “Health and Wellness”.

They’ll be sharing resources and activities while celebrating diversity and community integration. Attendees can also participate in interactive games and demonstrations for people of all ages!

Download the flyer below or visit http://westmorelandiddawareness.weebly.com to learn more.

IDD Month Flyer