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Las Vegas Hosted 35th Annual Disability Awareness Day

The event brought together over 30 local resource organizations at Lorenzi Park this past Saturday.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Special Needs

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Families and residents gathered at Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas for the 35th annual Disability Awareness Day. The community event featured resources from more than 30 participating organizations to mark National Disability Awareness Month.

Why it matters

The annual celebration provides a centralized hub for valley residents to connect with essential support services. It highlights the city's ongoing commitment to resource accessibility during National Disability Awareness Month.

This 35th annual gathering featured resources from over 30 organizations, with free lunches provided to the first 250 participants.

The players

Lorenzi Park

The public park in Las Vegas that hosted the 35th annual Disability Awareness Day celebration.

The details

Held at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, the event offered attendees direct access to information from disability-focused organizations. The program included live entertainment, door prizes, and a Halloween costume contest to engage the community. American Sign Language interpreters were available throughout the day to ensure accessibility for all participants.

Timeline

  1. • October 10, 2026: The 35th annual Disability Awareness Day was held.

Beyond the Strip

This event serves as the local anchor for National Disability Awareness Month. It continues a three-decade trend of community-led programming designed to improve access to services for residents living with disabilities.

Residents attending future community events at Lorenzi Park should monitor local announcements for lunch availability and accessibility services. The annual event provides a recurring opportunity to connect with local organizations serving the disability community.

The takeaway

The annual Disability Awareness Day remains a primary resource for connecting families with local support networks in the valley. Residents should watch for next year's date to be announced through city channels.

Further reading

Find more community support options and resources on our Special Needs page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.

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