WESTCHESTER COUNTY PRESENTS
A “DAY AT PLAYLAND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES”
Over 10,000 Residents to Enjoy a Full Day of Fun and Free Rides at Playland Park.
***County Executive George Latimer is scheduled to attend at 11:30***
(White Plains, NY) – Over 10,000 people will enjoy the 44th Annual “Day at Playland for People with Disabilities,” this Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Playland Park in Rye. The annual event offers free, unlimited rides for people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers. The event is sponsored in part by The Institute of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD) who will provide breakfast and lunch for Verizon volunteers. Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the Office for People with Disabilities and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation invite those who have registered to come out to Playland for a full day of fun.
Latimer said: “I am excited to be a part of this special day, which gives people with special needs the opportunity to enjoy Playland with their families – just like everyone else.”
Director of the Office for People with Disabilities Evan Latainer said: “It is an honor to be here today, and be part of another wonderful Day at Playland for People with Disabilities providing our residents and their families with a day of fun and excitement. We look forward to continuing our mission in reaching out to everyone throughout Westchester County.”
Verizon, Westchester Disabled on the Move, The Miracle League of Westchester, United States Census Bureau and the Westchester County Department of Public Works & Transportation all participated in the event. Find out more about the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities https://disabled.
About IAHD
For over 60 years, The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD) has delivered supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families in Westchester County and the Bronx. IAHD provides a lifetime of person-centric, culturally sensitive, flexibly designed supports and services for individuals with different needs and challenges, varied lifestyles, histories and family dynamics. IAHD offers supports including Self-Direction, Day Habilitation, Pre-Vocational, Supportive Employment and Customized Work Opportunities, Residential Options, Community Habilitation, Respite and Family Support Programs. IAHD also offers Sunday and overnight Respite programs to address parental need for supports for their family members and themselves. IAHD is committed to provide a holistic, lifetime caring approach for each individual to ensure they reach their full potential, live their life on their terms to live a life fulfilled!
About Westchester County
Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just under a million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. Westchester is made up of 6 cities, 19 towns and 20 villages. Westchester County is known for top-notch public schools, and a high quality of life. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research centers. Westchester is led by County Executive George Latimer, who took office in January 2018 as the ninth County Executive. Using inclusion and openness as a foreground, Latimer is fighting to make Westchester a destination for all people to live, work and enjoy. Learn more about Westchester County by visiting www.westchestergov.com
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