The East Chicago Human Rights Commission partnered with the Mayor’s Committee for the Disabled to host Disability Awareness Month in March at the Riley Park.  Information concerning services from government and not profit groups was shared with the public.

The disability awareness month poster contest winners were announced.  Participants from 6^th grade elementary schools submitted a poster about this year’s theme “Attitude is Everything.”  The first and second place winners received gift cards to Borders and the remaining participants received a Certificates of Appreciation. 

The staff gave a powerpoint presentation to participants in the WorkOne program.  The presentation covered employment rights and how the Commission works to resolve discrimination.