On April 2, 2005 DataLAN Systems in conjunction with Exceptional Parent magazine and the Johnstown Chiefs sponsored Disability Awareness Night (DAN) when the Johnstown Chiefs met the Dayton Bombers.

The purpose of Disability Awareness Night is expanding awareness of the 54 million Americans with disabilities. DAN highlights the extraordinary achievements of people in the special needs community, as well as the perseverance and dedication of the families, caregivers, healthcare providers and teachers involved in their care and development. The presentation of the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of individuals living in and around Johnstown.

2005 will mark the fourth year of EP’s Disability Awareness Night (DAN) program. The program began with pro baseball teams in 2002 at Yankee Stadium in New York and Fenway Park in Boston . It grew to 14 teams in 2003, and last year 26 out of 30 teams in the major league participated in this unique, emotional and powerful program of recognition and awareness. This year, the program has branched out into other sports arenas, as EP will be holding recognition ceremonies at several NBA games, in minor league baseball parks, at Grand Am GT Series racing tracks and an ECHL hockey game with the Johnstown Chiefs. (www.eparent.com)

DataLAN Systems was proud to be the corporate sponsor for this event. We look forward to sponsoring future Disability Awareness Nights. We enthusiastically offer our services to the caregivers, teachers, and healthcare organizations that assist in the special needs community. Our goal is to provide these groups with technology that will help them better use their time and resources to serve their clientele.