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The next AABN meeting is Wednesday March 31st 5:30-6:30 PM in LIFE Center for Independent Living's conference room at 2201 Eastland Dr. in Bloomington. We will be working on the auction baskets for LIFE Center's fundraiser on April 24th.
What is Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal?Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal works for complete inclusion for all members of the community regardless of disability.
We want to educate individuals and businesses about people with disabilities, universal design, disability law, and the economic benefits of being accessible to the over 54 million Americans with Disabilities. We are not about complaints and lawsuits. We are about education and inclusion. AABN is available for FREE presentations on a variety of accessibility related topics. Please see our presentations page for more info.
About UsGoals & Guiding PrincipleGoals* Educate individuals on self advocacy * Educate businesses on accessibility laws and economic benefits * Educate government to our concerns * Educate public about people with disabilities in their lives Guiding Principle: Advocate on larger issues to the community as opposed to individual issues (visitability vs. one inaccessible store) MembershipThank You to our Member Companies/Agencies:
Membership has many benefits including the access to educational materials, the means to have a common voice, a central repository for good practices in accessibility, discussion groups, and much much more. The Word Version of our Membership form can be downloaded by clicking on this link. If you would like the form in a different format, or need assistance with filling it out, email us at accessallies@accessallies.org. Our Members include people in the following occupations:
Contact UsEmail: accessallies@accessallies.orgPhone: 309-451-4497, ask for Chris or Connie Kelly Postal Mail: AABN, 1709 Cook Drive, Normal, IL 61761 Chris Kelly - Chairperson chairperson@accessallies.org Mark Smith- Vice Chairperson Connie Kelly - Secretary secretary@accessallies.org Julie Romanowski- Treasurer Elizabeth Mayberry- Youth Advocate Tim Harshbarger - Charter and By-law Committee Chair Jill Doran - Meeting Coordinator and Municipal Government Liaison Mark Smith - Membership Committee Chair Students for an Accessible CommunityStudents for an Accessible Community is a group created within Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal for citizens age 10-18 to help turn Bloomington-Normal into a model accessible community. Check out their weblog by clicking here!AABN has 501(c)3 Status!AABN is now a federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Click here for documentation.Meeting ScheduleAABN generally meets from 5:30 to 6:30 the fourth Wednesday of the Month in the conference room at:LIFE Center for Independent Living 2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1 Bloomington, IL 61704
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Parenting and Disabilities Expo SponsorsPlease, visit the generous co-sponsors of this year's Expo!
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Since 2007, Access Allies of Bloomington-Normal (AABN) has held an annual "Parenting and Disabilities Expo," a free event showcasing agencies, businesses, and other services of use to people with disabilities of all ages. During the same period, the Transition Planning Committee (TPC) has held their own “Transition Expo” aimed towards students with disabilities preparing to transition out of high school. 
The July 27, 2006 AABN Monthly Meeting featured a special treat! AABN presented its First Business Recognition Award to the Jewel-Osco store at Parkway Plaza! Ms. Juanita Juarez, Store Director attended to accept the award. (Photo at left is of Dr. Judith Ronan presenting the awars to Ms. Juarez.) Ms. Juarez and the store were nominated by Dr. Judith Ronan because of their exemplary work to provide accessible services and facilities to all customers. Congratulations, Ms. Juarez!
