The Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk began in 2005 in Casper and was originally called the "Building Bridges of Opportunity Awareness Walk".  Approximately 100-150 people participated and the event was held in the gym at the Casper Recreation Center. 

The event officially became the "Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk" in 2007 when the event expanded into Rock Springs, Worland and Cody, Wyoming.  By 2010, the walk had evolved into a statewide event by expanding into Fremont County and brought in over 1,000 people.  In 2011, the walk expanded into three new communities and saw approximately 1,500 walkers statewide.  Over the past four years, the Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk has brought in about $90,000 in sponsorships and pledges for community projects such as, wheelchair accessible playground equipment, a state-of-the-art pool lift, push-button doors and ice sleds to assure accessible recreational opportunities to people with disabilities.  Many have also been able to enjoy vacations, concerts, sporting events, etc. with funds raised throughout the years at the Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk.

2012 marks our 8th annual event and we are expanding once again and will include the communities of Riverton, Sheridan, Newcastle, Gillette & Cheyenne by partnering with other community service providers in those areas. Community Entry Services is hosting the walk in Riverton, Magic City Enterprises is hosting the walk in Cheyenne and the walks in Sheridan, Gillette and Newcastle are hosted by RENEW.  Our goal for 2012 is to bring in 2000 walkers and we hope you will help us do it.

EVERY walker gets a FREE T-shirt, and if they have a team of 5 or more their team will receive a personalized banner with their team name or company logo.

Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk Communities
Casper
Cheyenne
Cody
Gillette
Newcastle
Sheridan
Riverton
Rock Springs
Worland