Fishers City  Councilor Cecilia Coble is serving her second stint as President of the Council.  One project dear to her is serving those in the Fishers community with disabilities.  She was key in fashioning a city ordinance creating a permanent city advisory committee on disabilities.

Councilor Coble, along with committee member Stacey Oldham, will be leading the activities during March, celebrating Disability Awareness Month.  The month-long list of activities include a number of community partners, including Old National Bank, Indy Fuel, HSE Schools, Fishers Arts Council, OneZone Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton East Public Library, and Fishers Parks.  Special Needs Living Magazine and Guardian Care are this year’s Platinum Sponsors..

“We are excited to add the Indy Fuel to the list of community partners for 2024 March Disability Awareness Month,” said Cecilia Coble, president of Fishers City Council and co-chair of the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability. “They are committed to working alongside the City of Fishers and the disability community to provide inclusive and accessible opportunities for all guests at the new Fishers Event Center.”

“Our theme is Fueled for the Future due to the many accommodations and programs that Fishers is putting in place for those with disabilities,” said Stacey Oldham, board member of the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability and keynote speaker at this year’s kickoff event. “The vision is not only for now, but far into the future. Our partnership with Indy Fuel is key. As an example, the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability, City of Fishers, and the Indy Fuel have worked together to ensure the new Fishers Event Center will be welcoming for all.”

The month gets underway with the March 1st kickoff at Launch Fishers.

Here is a full list of Disability Awareness Month activities, as provided by the City of Fishers:

Preparing for Your Next Employment Opportunity
Friday, March 15 / 9-11 a.m.
Grace Church Fishers
With an unemployment rate under 3% in Hamilton County, employers find it difficult to hire for open positions. However, the unemployment rate among qualified potential employees with a disability is well over 50%. Hosted by the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability’s Allies for Disability Employment subcommittee, individuals with disabilities who are ready to work will have an opportunity to participate in an open house style event with stations for resume development, job seeking tips, online interview practice, and mock interviews. Hamilton County resources will also be available to help people learn about seeking, finding, and landing a job. Registration is requested for this free event. Learn more at fishersIN.gov/DisabilityAwareness. 

Indy Fuel Game: March Disability Awareness Night 
Friday, March 22 / 7 p.m.    
Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Come cheer on the Indy Fuel as you support the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability. Purchase tickets for a special rate of $25 and a portion of your ticket will go back to support the committee. The first 100 tickets purchased will also receive a special “Fueled for the Future” t-shirt. Purchase tickets at fishersIN.gov/DisabilityAwareness.

Hamilton County Transition Fair
Wednesday, March 27 / 6-7:30 p.m.  
Hamilton Southeastern High School, enter through door 18
Talk directly with the agencies and providers who support individuals with special needs at all levels and stages of life. No registration is required for this free event.

Hamilton East Public Library Workshops 
Dates and locations vary
Join the Hamilton East Public Library for various workshops and programs themed around Disability Awareness Month. Learn more at hamiltoneastpl.org.

• Get Involved with Special Olympics Indiana | Teens & Adults | Tuesday, March 5 | 6-6:45pm | Fishers Library
• Dyslexia 101 |Adults | Wednesday, March 13 | 5:30-7:30pm | Fishers Library
• Supporting Children with ADHD | Adults | Saturday, March 16 | 2-3pm | Noblesville Library
• Notes on Blindness | Adults | Tuesday, March 19 | 5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm, 7-7:45pm | Fishers Library
• Preparing for Adulthood on the Autism Spectrum | Adults | Sunday, March 24 | 3-4pm | Virtual