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Posted on: July 28, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Weirton's 2025 Disability Independence Day Celebration

On July 26, Weirton wrapped up its second annual Disability Independence Celebration Week with a community event held in recognition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. This year’s  event was a vibrant testament to our community’s commitment to foster an inclusive and accepting environment for all individuals. Together we embraced the beauty of the differences of those around us. 

The celebration could not have happened without the collaborative effort of  various Individuals, organizations, and sponsors. Thank you to all! 

Individuals/ Organizations Involved
Jonathan Curenton
Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network 
City of Weirton 
Top of WV CVB 
Top of WV CVB Arts Council 
Special Olympics, Hancock County, WV
Weirton Fire Department 
Weirton Board of Parks 
Mary H. Weir Library 
Dr. JK Luthra 
Inclusion Circle 
Disability Acceptance Coalition  
Revolution Car Club
Weirton Police Department 
Weirton Christian Center 
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio and Table of Hope
The Health Plan 
WV SHIP Counselor – Medicare 
CORE – Center for Organ Recovery & Education 
Huntington National Bank of  Weirton 

Sponsors 
Mayor Dean M. Harris 
Anthony P. Rocchio, Ward 6 Councilman 
Timothy C. Connell , Ward 1 Councilman 
Richard “Rick” Stead, Ward 4 Councilman  
United Bank of Weirton, WV 
Knights of Columbus Weirton 3734
Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948
Jim Pauchnik 
GFWC Weirton Woman's Club
Cove Presbyterian Church 
JK & Dolly Luthra 
Ferguson Tire