Kearns to Host Fall DisAbility Awareness Event at Erie County Auto Bureau

County Clerk Fosters Awareness and Accessibility with Auto Bureau Outreach

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities will be holding his Semi-Annual DisAbility Awareness Day on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the newly renovated Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Urbandale Plaza, 2122 George Urban Blvd., Depew. No appointment is required for this community outreach event.

Individuals with disabilities and their families will be able to obtain state issued picture identification through the Erie County Auto Bureau and be assisted with other matters pertaining to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

"October just wrapped up National Disability Employment Awareness Month," stated Kearns. "We continue to assist those with disabilities obtain government issued identification so when an employment opportunity presents itself they are prepared with the required ID to accept the job." Kearns added, "Inclusion matters for people with disabilities and many face significant barriers when searching for a job. Not having proper identification will never be one of them here in Erie County."

The Erie County Office for People with Disabilitieswill also be on hand to share information and provide a thorough understanding of how the county can assist with identifying opportunities and services available to all residents who are disabled and their family members. If you need to coordinate a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities at 716-858-6215.

Individuals interested in obtaining a Driver's License, an Enhanced License, REAL ID or a non-Driver Identification are required to bring the following documents as proof of identification: original or certified copy of birth certificate, and original social security card.

A complete checklist of original documents required can be found at erie.gov/clerk/autobureauor call the Erie County Clerk's Outreach Center at 716-858-8864.