CONCEPTS 2017 GALA: THE SOUND OF INDEPENDENCE
What does independence sound like? We invite you to find out. Join us for a Gala of a different kind this October, and hear sounds that embrace the spirit of independence for people with disabilities.
When: Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 4pm – 8pm
Where: Grand Prospect Hall, 263 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (between 5th Ave and 6th Ave)
2017 Honorees
Christopher Noel, Accessibility Coordinator for NYC Parks
Sandra Schnur Advocacy Award
Marcie Roth, CEO of the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
Abe Zelmanowitz Humanitarian Award
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Corporate Excellence Award
This year's Gala will feature:Exciting live musical performances by musicians with disabilities: 4 Wheel City, Tabi Haly, and Cort CheekHosted by comedian and actor Shannon DeVidoCocktail hour with open barFull Service dinnerAn array of awards and honoreesActivities and gifts
**Attendees please note that the subway stop closest to the Grand Prospect is CLOSED (i.e. Prospect Ave on the R train). As an alternative, you can take the R, or F or G train to 9th St/4th Ave stop. Please note this subway station is not accessible.
Thank you to our 2017 Gala Sponsors!
Additional thanks to these Individual and Corporate Donors:
Arrow Solutions
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Association Development Group
Bond, Schoeneck & King
Capital District Center for Independence
Jackson Lewis PC
Laureve Blackstone
Valerie Bogart
Westley Pemberton
844-NY-CDPAS (844-692-3727)