Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day (MKDAD)

We had a fantastic day celebrating Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day (MKDAD) on Monday 14th July.

Milton Keynes Disability Awareness Day (celebrated annually since 2014), showcases talent, empowering individuals to become part of their community.

It was a joyful, inclusive, and unforgettable day for everyone involved. The atmosphere was terrific – we listened to music, did some boxing practice, and enjoyed a lovely picnic. The weather was kind to us, too; warm but not too hot, just perfect for spending time outdoors.
But what really made the day special was the silent disco – it was truly one of a kind! Not only was it held in a unique and symbolic location (MK Rose), but it also brought people together from outside our community. Even the Mayor of MK, James Lancaster, joined in and danced with us!

Organisers planned lots of FREE activities to entertain everyone at various Milton Keynes locations, including The MK Rose and the MK Gallery.

Numerous events included:

• MK Gallery – theatre in the events space with Collar & Cuffs
• Guided walks with The Parks Trust to and from the MK Rose and MK Gallery
• MK Snap delivered boxercise workshops
• We delivered a Silent Disco
• Creative stone decorating sessions
• People enjoyed a picnic
• Spinal Injuries Association ran games of Molkky
• MK Dons Sport and Education Trust (SET) ran fun football sessions with men’s and women’s first teams
• IF: Milton Keynes International Festival ran paper dove making sessions as part of Michael Pendry‘s multimedia artwork ‘Les Colomnes’
• MacIntyre Milton Keynes ran an active and fun dance workshop
• Live music from Melody Woman Music

Here are some of the moments captured on the day.

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