Disabled Services City of Jacksonville

05/15/2026

Exhibitor registration is officially open for the Disability & Adaptive Recreation Expo! We invite organizations, businesses, service providers, and community partners to join us for this exciting event focused on accessibility, inclusion, adaptive recreation, and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.

🗓️Event Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 West Bay St., 32204

The 5th Annual Disability & Adaptive Recreation Expo celebrates Breaking Barriers and Building Community. Also, this is the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This expo brings together community resources, adaptive sports and recreation opportunities, assistive technology, demonstrations, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

We would love to have your organization participate as an exhibitor and help make this event impactful for the Jacksonville community.

For your convenience, there are a few ways that you can register, a fillable .pdf form or a registration link.
✅Exhibitor Fillable Form. Email your request to DisabledServices@coj.net
✅Disability and Adaptive Recreation Expo link https://fljacksonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=147130755 NOTE: When registering it is required to create a login to capture your company’s name.

We encourage you to register early. Space is limited.

If you have any questions regarding exhibitor opportunities, accommodations, or sponsorship information, please contact the City of Jacksonville Disabled Services Division at DisabledServices@coj.net or call 904-255-5466.

We look forward to partnering with you for this meaningful community event!

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05/11/2026

Riverfront Plaza Phase 2 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

The City of Jacksonville, together with the Riverfront Plaza design team, invites residents, business owners and community stakeholders to attend the Riverfront Plaza, Phase 2 Open House on Wednesday, May13th, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Café Building at Riverfront Plaza, (2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202).

This drop-in event will give the public an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing Riverfront Plaza project — a transformative riverfront redevelopment effort that will shape the future of downtown Jacksonville’s waterfront.

“We are excited to build on the momentum and excitement from Riverfront Plaza, Phase 1,” said Daryl Joseph, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. “This open house gives everyone a chance to help add to this park the community is already enjoying.”

Attendees are encouraged to stop by at their convenience and stay as long as they wish. For additional information about the project, visit https://riverfrontplazajax.com/.

05/04/2026

Save the Date for the 5th Annual Disability and Adoptive Recreation Expo 2026, Friday July 24th! There will be a variety of exhibitors and resources, engaging presentations, and opportunities to connect with adaptive recreation programs and services.

Prime Osborne Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
10am - 3pm

Register today at jacksonville.gov/disabilityexpo

04/24/2026

🌸 Celebrate Mom with a wild day out! 🌸

This Mother’s Day, treat the amazing moms in your life to something special — FREE admission to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! 🐾💐

Bring the whole family to explore, connect with wildlife, and make unforgettable memories together. Please note: regular admission applies for all other guests.

📅 Sunday, May 10th
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Because moms deserve a day that’s as extraordinary as they are 💛

Address: 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Moms get in FREE! 🦁🌷

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Sunday, May 10. No advanced ticket for mom. No promo codes. Just arrive together and we’ll take care of mom’s entry at the front gate.

(Please note: This offer is valid for mothers accompanying family members with paid admission and is only available in person on Mother’s Day. Total Experience is available for purchase in person.)

04/15/2026

We will see you there this Friday at the JaxReady Fest!

Before it happens is the best time to prepare for an emergency. The best place to prepare is at the JaxReady Fest this Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th. Join us, JaxReady, JEA, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center for a fun and educational way to be prepared

🔺 Free admission, parking and giveaways
🔺 Hands on demonstrations
🔺 Workshops with first responders
🔺 Touch-A-Truck with emergency response vehicles

For more information, please visit https://www.jaxready.com/jaxready-fest-2025

04/14/2026

Time is running out to apply for the Jim Brady Scholarship by April 23rd!

🎓 Students graduating from school this year don't forget to register for this opportunity. For more information including criteria and application link, please go to: https://jacksonville.gov/.../mark-roesser-scholarship...

Attention graduates 🎓 Once again, our Disabled Services City of Jacksonville team are proud to offer the Jim Brady Scholarship for students graduating from school this year. The registration deadline is April 23rd.

For more information including criteria and application link, please go to: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/disabled-services/programs-and-services/jim-brady-scholarship

03/13/2026

Disabled community come join the City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government Disabled Services for an exciting night of hockey with the Jacksonville Icemen!

📅 Sunday, April 12th ⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., 32202

🎟️NEW Registration Process: Visit jaxparks.coj.net to register.
While there look for Disabled Services Events choose it, then select Icemen, click on the description of the event, at the bottom of the screen select Add to Cart. Final steps, answer questionnaire and continue. A receipt will be sent to the email on file.

🎟️Tickets can be picked up at the Disabled Services Office on the week of the event. Bring your receipt or a photo ID to 117 West Duval Street, 2nd Fl, 32202. Look for the Community Services sign and then Disabled Services Office.

🎟️ Ticket Availability

We have 125 seats available for this event.

Ticket limits:
• Up to 4 tickets per family
• Up to 6 tickets per group

Please reserve early to secure your seats!

03/11/2026

Registration is now open!

Effective Strategies for Communicating with People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Others with Access and Functional Needs Workshop is coming to Jacksonville, May 7th and 8th at the UF/IFAS Extension Duval County Extension Office Auditorium located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave., 32254.

This no cost workshop is from 8am - 5pm and is for victim advocates, social workers, case managers, therapists, health care workers, and other allied professionals who are serving crime victims who have been exposed to trauma and who may also be deaf or hard of hearing.
Registration link: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/39471

Save the Date! Effective Strategies for Communicating with People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Others with Access and Functional Needs Workshop is coming to Jacksonville, May 7th and 8th at the UF/IFAS Extension Duval County Extension Office Auditorium located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave., 32254.

This no cost workshop is from 8am - 5pm and is for victim advocates, social workers, case managers, therapists, health care workers, and other allied professionals who are serving crime victims who have been exposed to trauma and who may also be deaf or hard of hearing.

Registration link: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/39471

02/27/2026

Attention graduates, there's still time! The deadline to apply is April 23rd.

Attention graduates 🎓 Our Disabled Services City of Jacksonville Division is proud to offer the Jim Brady Scholarship for individuals graduating from school this year.

The registration deadline is April 23rd. Be sure to apply and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information, including requirements and how to apply, please go to: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/disabled-services/programs-and-services/mark-roesser-scholarship-program?fbclid=IwY2xjawQNgUtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJDYnpmSUpMOXpLUUVESE1Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnUr3fxDIO51GNp9hbU1nq_DK4mJ_E_CsOtE7HPJXMg-Wg9HpttKEh0a2P5M_aem_M5AIrlNu3EEoeaTjyp5hVQ

02/20/2026

Save the Date! Effective Strategies for Communicating with People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Others with Access and Functional Needs Workshop is coming to Jacksonville, May 7th and 8th at the UF/IFAS Extension Duval County Extension Office Auditorium located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave., 32254.

This no cost workshop is from 8am - 5pm and is for victim advocates, social workers, case managers, therapists, health care workers, and other allied professionals who are serving crime victims who have been exposed to trauma and who may also be deaf or hard of hearing.

Registration link: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/39471

02/20/2026

Beach and Peach Urban Park - 10013 Anders Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246.

Discover a quiet slice of nature in the heart of the city 🌿

Beach and Peach Urban Park is nestled in the Southside Estates area of southeast Jacksonville, between Anders and Beach Boulevards. This peaceful park features a five-acre pond, bike and hiking trails, a kayak launch, pavilion, fishing pier, and is wheelchair accessible.

Visit on your own—or sign up for a guided nature walk led by a park naturalist, who will help you spot birds, wildflowers, and other local wildlife along the roughly one-mile trail.

📍 10013 Anders Blvd., 32246
🗓️ Registration for guided hikes required: jaxparks.coj.net

Perfect for a solo stroll, family outing, or outdoor adventure.