People With Disabilities Advisory Committee

The idea of a parade came about in 2021 in response to “a perceived lack of acknowledgment and activity for Autism Awareness Month by parents of children with disabilities in the Montclair Friday Group.”

As many relax, those with some health conditions remain particularly fearful of contracting the coronavirus, knowing they’re among the most vulnerable to its effects and potentially the least protected by inoculation.

Running errands in the face of reduced transportation options, maintaining social distancing and getting needed social services when offices are closed posed obstacles for this population.