Desert ADAPT and other disability advocates will gather outside a Spirit Halloween store to thank the store for installing a ramp at its entrance. Advocates will distribute Halloween candy and highlight the importance of accessible, welcoming community spaces.
Event Details
| What | Halloween candy distribution and thank-you gathering |
| When | Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6pm |
| Where | Outside the Spirit Halloween store at 8040 Gateway East |
| Who | Representatives of Desert ADAPT, Grupo Dignidad, Igualdad, Oportunidad, and other disability advocates. |
What Will Happen
Advocates will gather outside the store, hand out Halloween candy, and thank Spirit Halloween for adding a ramp at the entrance. The gathering will recognize the store’s step toward making its location more accessible to customers and community members.
Media Opportunity
Media may photograph and record Desert ADAPT representatives and other disability advocates handing out candy outside the store. Advocates will be available to thank the store and discuss why accessible entrances matter for participation, independence, and inclusion.
Why the Ramp Matters
An accessible entrance helps people who use wheelchairs, mobility devices, or have difficulty with steps enter a business more safely and independently. The ramp also sends a clear message that disabled customers and community members are welcome and included.
Media Contact
Josue Rodriguez
Francisca Grajeda
El Paso Desert ADAPT Ogranizer El Paso Desert ADAPT Organizer
josue.adapt@yahoo.com franciscagrajeda@yahoo.com
(915)449-3834 (915)238-3911
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