City of Westfield Proclaims Disability Awareness Month, Announces Sensory Day
Westfield, IN (February 12, 2025) — The City of Westfield will proclaim March as Disability Awareness Month on Monday, February 24 during the City Council meeting.
The proclamation, which will be presented to Nicole Southerland, chairperson of the Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities (WMCD), is one part of a much broader initiative to promote inclusivity and accessibility in Westfield.
“My administration is extremely proud to support the council on disabilities and their initiatives through this proclamation,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “Westfield would not be the fantastic community we know and love without all of our residents. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate and honor them in this way.”
To kick off Disability Awareness Month, the WMCD will host its inaugural Westfield Sensory Day on Saturday, March 1 at the Westfield Washington Public Library (17400 Westfield Blvd.) from 1 – 4 p.m.
This free community event provides sensory-friendly crafts and activities for all ages, complimentary refreshments courtesy of Bee Free, and the opportunity to learn about new adaptive programming coming to Westfield from resource booth vendors. The newly launched community art exhibition program will have art displayed for the very first time during the event. In addition, there will be a sensory story time from 1:30 - 2 p.m. followed by a closed caption (no sound) movie screening at 2:30 p.m.
“People with disabilities - whether seen or unseen - are vital members of our community,” said Southerland. “It’s essential that we not only acknowledge their importance, but also their contributions to Westfield. Events like this ensure they not only feel comfortable in their community, but also wholeheartedly embraced by it. We’re grateful the city shares our vision for inclusivity and awareness.”
Westfield Sensory Day is sponsored by Hampton by Hilton. For more information about the Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities or the Westfield Sensory Day, visit www.westfieldin.gov/WMCD.
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About the City of Westfield: Westfield is the fastest-growing city in Indiana and the sixth-fastest-growing city in the country. Westfield is home to more than 50,000 residents in Hamilton County, situated north of Indianapolis. The city is known for its 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus, connectivity to US-31 and State Road 32, and nationally recognized public schools.
About the Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities: The Westfield Mayor's Council on Disabilities (WMCD) was established in 2022 to proactively address barriers impeding the lives of people with disabilities in Westfield through education, advocacy, and awareness events that increase overall disability awareness in the community.