Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19)
Binghamton, NY – Immediately following Springbrook’s Miles for a Mission 5K, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) will host a Think DIFFERENTLY Field Day on Saturday, September 28 from 10:30am to 12:00pm at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton. Since taking office, Rep. Molinaro has hosted three successful Think DIFFERENTLY field days for individuals with disabilities.
Participants must pre-register. To register, please email Events.Molinaro@mail.house.gov or call (607) 242-0200.
At the event, individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities of all ages will be able to participate in field games and activities, engage with local service providers, and connect with community partners to learn about resources available to the disability community. There will also be a special performance from the Victory Troupe, a musical theatre group of individuals with disabilities that’s supported by the Endicott Performing Arts Center.
Rep. Molinaro said, “I’m excited to be teaming up with the Rumble Ponies for a Think DIFFERENTLY Field Day. This event will be an amazing opportunity for families to connect with local disability service providers and individuals of every ability to participate in some fun field games on the Rumble Ponies very own field! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone out there.”
Details on the event are as follows:
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location:
Mirabito Stadium
211 Henry Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
In 2015, Rep. Molinaro launched the ‘Think DIFFERENTLY’ initiative, which aims to break down barriers for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. In Congress, Rep. Molinaro has built on the effort by crafting and passing a package of bipartisan legislation that removes barriers in key areas of society for individuals with disabilities.