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June, 2005
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Pasadena, CA: Celeb 15
JULY
1-31] ADA display at Central Library (Pat Warren Smith)
9] ADA 15th Anniversary Day Kidspace Museum (Roy Mueller)
9] 30th Anniversary of Special Olympics (John Krikorian)
20] Dance program at the Levitt Pavilion Bethune Infinite Dreams (Ida Babayan)
26] ADA Remembrance with Yo Bestgen AbilityFirst (Steve Rosenthal)
15th Anniversary curb ramp(Robert Gorski)Oakland, CA:2005 ADA Celebration! Sponsored by: Pacific ADA and IT Center (Pacific DBTAC) When: Tuesday, July 26, 2005, 4:00-7:00 pm Where: USS Potomac, "FDR's Floating Whitehouse" Jack London Square, Oakland, CA. If interested in attending, please call 800-949-4232. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first serve basis. This event is FREE to attend! Celebrate with the Pacific ADA and IT Center the 15th Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA!
San Francisco, CA:Tuesday, July 26, 2005 South Light Court, San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, 11:00 a.m. – noon, RSVP to Mike Horak at 415.538.1309, Light refreshments will be served.
Vacaville, CA: For more information email Linda Crossman, ADA title II Coordinator, or phone (707) 469-6572, (707) 449-5162 (TTY).
- July 1-31: Articles, stories, and news in The Vacaville Reporter (email Diane Barney) Online weekly ADA quizzes and ADA tips for City employees
- July 5: ADA Advisory Committee Meeting
- July 6: Safety & People with Disabilities Seminar
- July 12: City ADA Committee Meeting AND City Council Meeting: ADA Proclamation
- July 13: Commission on Aging: ADA Update
- July 14: Walk in Our Shoes Forum
- July 19: DOJ/EEOC Teleconference: ADA Update AND ADA Advisory Committee Meeting
- July 21: Transition Plan Update: Public Meeting
- July 26: The Great Blindini Performances, (email Lisa Abboud)
- July 27: Transition Plan Update: Public Meeting
Denver, CO: JULY 24 2005 AT CIVIC CENTER PARK. The celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. and you can come for all or part of the celebration. We have entertainment, music, a comedian, and Karen Reinertson the Medicaid director will be our keynote speaker. There will be food and a car show, lots of fun stuff for the kids and of course, the best part, a chance to see old friends and make new friends. DON'T MISS THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR.
Hartford, CT: Out & About: Celebrating the Spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act - July 26, 2005. Sponsored by the CT Developmental Disabilities Network and the ADA Coalition of CT. Join us for the first annual recognition of organizations around Connecticut who have gone above and beyond the requirements of the ADA. Boundless Playgrounds, Northwest Park of Windsor Parks & Recreation, & Connecticut Children’s Museum will be honored this year for their commitment to the spirit of the ADA.
LOCATION: Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building (LOB), 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT.
Email Jessica Jagger, MSW, University of Connecticut AJ Pappanikou, Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, 860-679-1584,
AAPD to Hold ADA Celebration Event on Capitol Hill. July 26th Event Celebrates 15th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and 10th Anniversary of AAPD. See the article.
AAPD’s ADA Anniversary Celebration Event will be held in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, 4:30-6:30. For information, please email Erin Claywell at Natalie P. Shear & Associates, phone: 202-833-4456, x104; TTY: 202-833-4456, x114.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and the House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus
What: Congressional Briefing on the 15th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
When: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 -- 3:00 PM
Where: Cannon Caucus Room, Room 345 Cannon House Office Building
Contact: Email Jim Baker, United Cerebral Palsy, (202) 973-7114.Celebrate The ADA Support Disability Rights On Saturday, July 23rd , in Washington,DC and cities throughout the United States, ADAPT will hosting FUN RUNs for DISABILITY RIGHTS website. For information call: 512/442-0252
On July 25, NCD and its federal partners will celebrate the 15th ADA anniversary with two events. The first is a commemorative, invitation-only reception at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., where former President George H. W. Bush will be the keynote speaker.
The second part of the program is an ADA seminar that will take place on July 26, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, DC. The seminar will include an opening plenary session, six ADA-related workshops, and a closing plenary session. The seminar is open to the public. For more information contact Mark S. Quigley, Director of Communications, National Council on Disability at 202-272-2008, 202-272-2074 TTY, 202-272-2022 fax, email, NCD website.
Senator Tom Harkin is seeking ADA stories. See the article.
U. S. Access Board will hold several public forums on its work and goals under the ADA. The meetings, which are free and open to the public, will be held at the Marriott, 775 12th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. For information on the full program, contact the NCD at (202) 272-2004 (v) or (202) 272-2074 (TTY).
- Public Hearing on Passenger Vessels (July 25th 10:00 – 12:00). For further information, email Paul Beatty or phone (202) 272-0012 (v), (202) 272-0082 (TTY).
- Meeting on Promoting Education on Accessible Design (July 25th 1:30 – 4:30). For further information on this event, email Jim Pecht or phone (202) 272-0021 (v), (202) 272-0082 (TTY).
- Forum on Board Agenda and Services (July 26th 9:30 – 11:00). For further information, email Kathy Roy Johnson or phone (202) 272-0041 (v), (202) 272-0082 (TTY).
The U. S. Access Board Cordially invites you to the ADA Anniversary Celebration: 15 Years of Making a Difference in Accessibility on July 26, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Marriot at Metro Center 775 12th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Please come and let us hear from you!! For further information email Kathy Roy Johnson or by phone at (202) 272-0041 or TTY (202) 272-0082.
U. S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H. will participate in a press conference to announce his "Call to Action" to improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Marriott at Metro Center Hotel Salon A/B, 775 12th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., (202) 737-2200. For more information, contact HHS Press Office at (202) 690-6343.
Atlanta, GA:
- -July 4th, 6:55AM-, Atlanta, be a spectator at the Peachtree Road Race website, Wheelchair Division.
- -July 9th, 8:30, Breakfast Forum to discuss ADA, Olmstead decision and home and community based services. At the Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church website, 1879 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta (I-20 & Glenwood). Hosted by Disabled in Action. For more information call 404-328-9932 or 404-454-4063.
- -July 20th, 10:30-2, Atlanta, Fulton County, participate in an awards and proclamation ceremony and reception at the Office on Disability Affairs, Fulton County, email Marc Henson, 404-730-7390, or email Valencia Stinson, Fulton Co. website.
- -July 21st, 7-8:30pm, St. Mountain, Council on Developmental Disabilities Annual Advocacy Awards, Evergreen Conference, For more information email Kim Person or call 404-657-2130.
- -July 26th, 9:30-2, Atlanta, participate in the Spirit of ADA Torch Relay and/or have fun at Centennial Park & the World Congress Center at the Spirit of ADA Festival (arts, music, exhibits, games, adapted sports demos, etc.), email Kimberly A. Davis, Office of the Mayor, Constituent Services, Disability Affairs Coordinator, 404-330-6570.
Gainesville, GA: July 23rd, 7:30AM-, walk, roll or run for fun through Gainesville and Brenau University at the ADA Memorial, Mike Constein, 770-534-6656, Access For Independent Living website.
Mountain Park, GA: July 16th, 7-11AM, walk, roll or run for fun at Clyde's Run, 770-993-2154, Email for info on Clyde's Run, Clyde's Run website.
Rome, GA: July 21st, 10:30-3:30, perform a Barrier Buster/accessibility survey, Carol Jones, 404-350-7795.
Savannah, GA: Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. will hold its Fifth Annual Picnic by the Lake in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the signing of the ADA. Our event will be held at Lake Mayer in Savannah, GA where participants will enjoy free food, fun, and activities around a beautiful scenic lake. We will also have adaptive sports demonstrations including wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, adaptive weight lifting, and horseback riding. The picnic will be July 26th from 12 - 3 PM. For information, Frances Todd, 912-920-2414 V, (912) 920-2419 TTY.
Boise ID: You are invited to join the local leaders of the Independent Living Movement in celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We will meet on the front steps of the Idaho State Capital building on July 26th, 2005 at 12:00 noon. The first annual Awards for Disability Rights Leadership & Excellence in Accessibility will also be presented. For information contact, Bobby Ball, Executive Director, ADA Task Force, 208-344-5590 V/TTY, Idaho Task Force on the ADA website.
Chicago, IL: Renew the Spirit Join Us In Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services in cooperation with numerous State Agencies and Councils. James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL (Between Lake and Randolph & Clark and LaSalle Streets).
Exhibits from a variety of federal, state and local organizations. Entertainment featuring performances by persons with disabilities.The entire event is free and accessible. For more information call: 312/793-0034 (Voice) or 312/793-3597 (TTY)
Rock Island, IL: The 15th Anniversary of the ADA will be celebrated with a special performance "An Evening to Remember" at CIRCA 21 Theater in downtown Rock Island. The event starts at 6:30 PM on July 25th.
Local professional performers will participate and a reception will follow the show. Tickets for the show are free of charge to people with disabilities, their families and care givers. This will be the 14th Annual celebration of this landmark legislation. For information or tickets contact Tom Lowery at 309-786-5831.
Indianapolis, IN: Indiana's 15th Anniversary of the ADA Celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, located in the downtown Circle Center Mall. The ADA Celebration is free and open to the public! For more information visit ADA-Indiana's website.
Muncie, IN: The Muncie-Delaware County Coalition of the Fifth Freedom Network is hosting their 2nd Annual Issues Forum on Thursday, July 28, 2005. In recognition of the 15th Anniversary of the ADA, the all day workshop will focus on title I, II, and III.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Ivy Tech State College- Muncie, North Building, Room 532 & 534, 4301 South Cowan Road, Muncie, Indiana Conference fee: $5 (this includes lunch and all conference materials). The goal of the workshop is for advocates to celebrate by revisiting and expanding their knowledge of the ADA. For more information, email Dee Ann Hart or email Muncie-Delaware County Coalition.
Cedar Rapids, IA: Sunday, July 24, beginning at 1:00 pm Cedar Rapids will be hosting its first ever ADA celebration to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the ADA. The celebration will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Senator Tom Harkin will be in attendance to throw out the first pitch, the game will start at 2:00 PM.
For more information, please contact:
CONNER CENTER
Cherie Clark - Cedar Rapids Coordinator
2005 ADA Planning Team Co-leader
412 Angle St – Bertram
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-9025
319-363-0887 or toll-free 1-866-860-0887Main Office: Evert Conner Center for Independent Living
Chris O'Hanlon, Executive Director
730 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
1-800-982-0272 or 319-338-3870 - Voice/TTY
319-338-8385 – FAXDes Moines, IA: July 23rd, 7 AM – 12 PM. Join the ADA 15th Anniversary Celebration “Fighting for Freedom” in downtown Des Moines during the Farmers’ Market on the corner of 4th and Court Avenue. There will be musical and dance performances, a live auction, activities, balloons, a rally, and more. State and local officials are scheduled for an appearance to commemorate this landmark event. We hope to see you there!
Parsons, KS: SKIL Resource Center in Kansas will be celebrating the anniversary of the ADA with a 3 day benefit motorcycle rally. This is the second year of the event called Freedom Ride. These events include motorcycle games, a parade-style ride through Southeast Kansas, a street dance with the Rock Revolution 99.1, live
music on Saturday, and a community church service Sunday morning.
The celebration will take place in Parsons, Kansas on July 22, 23, and 24KS Democratic Disability Caucus, will be posting to their website, a notice of the 15th Anniversary.
Augusta, ME: Capital Park is the place our state is celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of ADA and the positive outcomes of this Federal legislation. Many people with disabilities, family, and friends will be visiting together at the park for a day of social interaction, discussion, and awareness on July 26. For more information or to volunteer, contact Steve Hoad coordinator, at 207-445-2141. See the AbilityMaine website for updates on the Maine celebration as events unfold
Maryland ADAPT and People on the Go of Maryland will join forces to celebrate the ADA 15th on Saturday July 23rd with a Fun Run for Disability Rights, a cookout, awards, and more fun than we can even imagine. For more information, email Crosby King, or email Little John Sorensen.
Gardner, MA: A picnic is being planned by Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC) on Tuesday, July 26th.
For more information: Web: Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council website, Telephone: 508-620-7452 (V/TTY), Toll Free: 866-665-7452
Detroit, Michigan: General Motors Corporation People with Disabilities Affinity Group presents:
The Americans with Disabilities Act Past, Present & Future, Tuesday July 26, 2005, General Motors World Headquarter in Detroit, Michigan, GM Wintergarden, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.Join our invited panel of people with disabilities for a very upbeat, informative and insightful dialogue about the ADA. Hear true life stories & experiences about positive strides toward equal opportunity and full participation for people with disabilities. Please RSVP Maria Cebreco by email or phone: (313) 665-2982 if you plan to attend.
Flint, MI:The Disability Network will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary with a picnic at a local park. The Kearsley Park Pavilion will host our celebration for the second year in a row.
Demonstrations on accessible recreation and gardening, and an accessible voting machine will be provided by the Genesee County Board of Elections and the League of Women Voters will register eligible voters. A local rock group FLY will providing the entertainment. There is no charge to attend our ADA Celebration and the public is welcome. For more information email Gary Kidd, c/o The Disability Network, (810) 742-1800.
Grand Rapids, MI: The Arc Kent County will commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the ADA at our ArcTrek, Saturday, July 23 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Collins Park in East Grand Rapids, 750 Lakeside Drive SE. Join us for a pledge trek and hotdog lunch celebrating inclusion in our community, recognizing Lucy Hough-Waite, Director of Special Education for Kent ISD for her contributions, and an art exhibit/art program by VSA arts Grand Rapids.
For more information contact Rachel Urquhart, Executive Director, The Arc Kent County, 616-459-3339Kalamazoo, MI: What: Local agencies that serve people with disabilities have partnered together with volunteers to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to educate the public about disabilities and the resources available.
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Where: Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49003 between Water St. and Eleanor St. in downtown Kalamazoo.
For more information contact, Paul D. Ecklund, Phone: (269)345-1516 x 62.Marquette, MI: The Marquette Community Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the ADA
What: Block Party - Food Fun - Music
Where: 100 Block of West Baraga Avenue (in front of the Children’s Museum)
When: Tuesday, July 26th, 11:30 am to 3 pm
For more information call 906-228-5744 or 1-800-379-7245
Mankato, MN: The ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) 15th Anniversary Neighborhood Block Party, scheduled for Wednesday July 27th from 4-8PM in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Rear Parking lot, announces a great lineup of entertainers for the event!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join in the family fun!
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information or to volunteer email Dez Goettlicher or phone: 507-345-7139.
Jackson, MS: Pathway to Participating Conference, Mississippi State Capitol, July 26th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Please contact the Coalition to RSVP for the Pathway to Participation Conference at (601) 969-0601 (V/TTY), 800-721-7255, Fax: (601) 709-0250, Email D. Smith, Email Christy.
Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE) of Mississippi, Inc. the Title VII, Part C centers for independent living, is planning an Open House at their State offices. Speaking at the event will be Christy Dunaway, Executive Director of LIFE; Secretary of State, Mr. Eric Clark and; Jackson, Mississippi's new Mayor, Mr. Frank Melton. Anticipating 100 consumers with disabilities to attend. For more information contact Christy Dunaway at 601-969-4009 or 1-800-748-9398.
- The Hattiesburg office hosted an event on Monday night, July 25th at their offices in Hattiesburg. Over 123 people attended this event. For more information contact Susan Hanks at 601-583-2108.
- The Tupelo office of LIFE is hosting a Bar-B-Que for consumers and state and local officials. Anticipating 50 consumers and elected officials. For more information contact Michael Sullivan at 662-844-6633.
St. Louis, MO: Please join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the civil rights law that promotes integration, equal opportunity, and inclusion.
Come and let the Medicaid Commission know that you want health care access for all! Tuesday, July 26th, 2005, Time: 11:30am-1pm Rally - 1pm-2pm March around Kiener Plaza, Downtown. Interpreter and reasonable accommodations will be provided. Call-A-Ride riders will be reimbursed upon arrival. For additional information, please call 314-567-1558 ext.303
Ozark Independent Living, MO: On Tuesday July 26th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. OIL will host an open house in their office, 109 Aid Ave, in Downtown West Plains to commemorate the historic signing of the ADA. Please join and support us as we celebrate the ADA and continue our movement towards equality and independence. Feel free to contact us at 417 257 0038 or toll free 1 888 440 7500 with any questions.
Omaha, NE: High School and Beyond Planning for Students and Young Adults with Special Needs: A Community Forum, Tuesday July 26, 2005, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. OPS Teacher Administrative Center, 3215 Cuming Street, 5th Floor Cafeteria, Contact David Lisko at 557-2643.
- Intended to provide information to individuals with disabilities and their families
- Dinner will be provided through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Education
- Presentations on Adult Recreation; Medical Transitions; Transportation Issues; Health and Human Services; and Parent’s Role in the Transition Process will be included.
- Representatives of community agencies will be present to provide information
Trenton, NJ: On July 26th, the Monday Morning Project (a iniative of the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities) will be sponsoring a march from the State House in Trenton to Mill Hill Park where we will have a demonstration protesting the lack of ADA enforcement after 15 years. We recognize the strides that have been made but we would like to bring public attention to how far we need to still go.
Forgotten @ 15 - March and Rally for the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 2005 Trenton, NJ
Assemble at the State House at 11:00 am for March to Mill Hill Park, All states are welcome to attend.
For Information: 1-800-216-1199 or Carole Tonks 609-292-3453, Email Carole, Visit our website for updates.
Albany, NY: The Mental Patients Liberation Alliance, in New York State, will hold their 25th Annual Bastille Day Celebration/Demonstration with an encampment, vigil, and teach-in on the East lawn of the State Capitol Building in Albany, NY July 8-14. For more information phone 1-800-654-7227.
Nassau County, NY: JOBS+, a program of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County, is hosting an event on Friday, July 22nd from 9:30am-12pm at JOBS+ office in Hempstead. The workshop will be conducted by an attorney with Nassau/Suffolk Law Services and is designed to provide individuals recovering from mental illnesses an overview of the ADA with a particular emphasis on employment rights and reasonable accommodations. There is very limited seating. For information and reservations contact JOBS+ at 516.485.4300 x100.
Rochester, NY: The ADA 15th Anniversary Celebration, “Together for the American Disabilities Act,” is a week of fun events being held to commemorate the ADA and increase public awareness of the Law. The Center for Disability Rights website. All events are open to the public (Tickets are needed for the Red Wings Game & the Celebration Dinner.)
- Tuesday, July 26th. ADA Celebration Red Wings Game at Frontier Field
- Wednesday, July 27th. Adapted Sports and Assistive Technology Expo Impressions Gallery Art Show and Auction at MCC Brighton Campus, Gymnasium
- Thursday, July 28th. Disability Film Festival at Downtown Library, Kate Gleason Aud
- Friday, July 29th. ADA Celebration Dinner Keynote Speaker Paralympic Gold Medallist David Kiley, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rochester, NY
- Saturday, July 30th. ADA Celebration Parade, East Avenue, Rochester, NY and Closing Party with Uncle Plum at Milestones on East Avenue
For More Information About the ADA 15th Anniversary Celebration Events Contact:
General information, Sponsorship, and the Celebration Dinner – Chris Hilderbrant, 585-546-7510
ADA Celebration Red Wings Game – John Loyd 585-697-1623
Sponsorship and Assistive Technology Expo – Doug Westerdahl 585-385-3920
Celebration Program Book and Assistive Technology Expo - Erica Damanski 585-325-3145 x44
Celebration Parade – Jennifer Spino 585-546-7510
Public/Media Relations – Debbie Kenney 585-271-2520 x798, Maat Reed 585-423-2903
Concord, NC: Citizens with disabilities in Cabarrus County will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark federal civil rights legislation, on Tuesday, July 26 at the Cabarrus County Senior Center from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. City and County officials, including those from CKRider’s bus system and members of community advocacy group, Cabarrus Accessibility Action Committee (CAAC) will sponsor the event. For more information, about this historic gathering of people with disabilities and government officials, call PAL at 704-537-0550 or email Monica J. Foster or PAL's executive director, Julia Sain.
Charlotte, NC: Citizens with disabilities across Mecklenburg County will join together at Marshall Park on Friday, July 22 to celebrate 15 years of equality under the Americans with Disabilities and 25 years of community advocacy with speaker Tim Hayes, food, fun, agency vendors, civil rights testimonials and much, much more. The event goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call PAL at 704-537-0550 or email Monica J. Foster or PAL's executive director, Julia Sain.
ADA, OH: Will collaborate with various organizations, businesses, and the media throughout July in celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the ADA. For information see the ADA Ohio website.
Planned activities are:
- Support the twelve Independent Living Centers in Ohio by making special presentations on various topics covering all five titles of the ADA during celebrations being planned by the CILs and by providing various ADA materials for distribution by the CILs
- Present the history of the ADA to businesses during on-going training's
- Distribute an announcement regarding the 15th Anniversary to media in all of Ohio’s 88 counties
- Promote the July Audio Conference session on the status of the ADA through the ADA Ohio listserv and web site
- Co-host a luncheon with the Inter-University Council, the collaboration of Presidents of Ohio’s public universities, for ADA Ohio members
- Support the activities of the First Annual ADA Zoo Day through collaboration between the Columbus Zoo and the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
Toledo, OH: The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is organizing "6th Annual ADA Day at the Toledo Zoo". This year, the event will feature 80 disability-related organizations and vendors (mostly non-profit org's.) in an outdoor setting for what is Northwest Ohio largest disability information fair. The event will take place on Monday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - the event is free with an admission to the Zoo, and the zoo is free to Lucas County residents from 10 - noon. For information see the Ability Center website.
Portland, Oregon: Sponsored by the Northwest Americans with Disabilities Act and Information Technology Center. Tuesday July 26, 2005, 10am to 2pm at Lloyd Center Mall.
Join members of the disability community as they speak out about how the ADA has impacted their lives. See a very special performance by Joint Forces Dance Company and DanceAbility - unique and accessible to all people, regardless of ability or disability. Check out the latest in assistive technology devices and other community resources at the Resource Fair. Visit Northwest Americans with Disabilities Act and Information Technology Center website for additional information regarding this event or call Jason Medema at 1-800-949-4232.
Altoona, PA: The Center for Independent Living of South Central PA is hosting 2 celebratory events recognizing the passage of the ADA Legislation. Contact Scott at 800-237-9009, v/tty, or 949-1905 to register, Web: The Center for Independent Living of South Central PA
Events are as follows:
- 15th Anniversary ADA Picnic, Part 1: Friday, July 22nd, 11:00am to 3:00pm. American Legion Memorial Park, Hollidaysburg. Traditional Bar-B-Que, Music, Games, Prizes and ??? Limited transportation service available. Tickets are $5.00.
- 15th Anniversary ADA Celebration, Part 2: Friday, July 28th, 11:00am to ???. Altoona Curve Stadium. Bar-B-Que & Baseball Game with Team CILSCPA. Tickets are $15.00. Ticket price includes Curve picnic & Game.
Pittsburgh, PA: Holding it's Annual “Disability Pride Day” fundraising dinner and silent auction on the 27th of July. We will honor the 2005 recipient of the “Three Rivers Center for Independent Living: Disability Pride Award” as well as focus on the “Power of Youth with Disabilities.”
On July 28th we will hold a rally in the Allegheny County Courthouse courtyard where a panel of youth with disabilities will present a proclamation to legislators of promises for their future. For more information Contact: Amana C. Daum, Communications Specialist, (412) 371-7700 x175, Three Rivers Center for Independent Living website.
Governor's Commission, RI: Monday, July 25th through Friday, July 29th The Rhode Island Governor's Commission on Disability will be conducting public forums on the concerns of people with disabilities and their families from Monday July 25th through Friday July 29th throughout the state. For more information, visit the Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities website or call 401-462-0100 (voice) 401-462-0101 (TTY).
Sioux Falls, SD: You are invited to join the celebration and to attend presentations at Radisson Encore Hotel, 4300 Empire Place, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visit us at our Sioux Falls website for more information on this free seminar, or Call 367-8745(Voice) or 367-7039(TTY), Email.
Knoxville, TN: People First of Tennessee, Inc. is participating in an event hosted by the Disability Resource Center in Knoxville, TN. It is to be held in Market Square Mall, downtown Knoxville. It is a craft Fair, Walk/Roll-a-thon, with a nationally known speaker, and several other events. For more information call 865-637-3666 or email Angela
Memphis, TN: Wheelchair ramp construction on city street corners has caught driver’s attention. These and other obvious structural changes in the community are possible due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted precisely fifteen years ago. Community leaders, government officials, and people with disabilities of all ages will be celebrating this phenomenal act of legislation on July 26, Tuesday evening, from 6 – 9 pm, with an ADA 15th Anniversary Celebration at Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince Road, 767-7322.
Nashville, TN: SCLC Memphis Chapter and the clergy will be at the Capitol Building in Nashville on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 12:00 noon carrying food and beverages for the protestors outside of the Governor's office. A press conference will be held at the above mention time outside the Governor's Office. SCLC Memphis Chapter demonstration is most significant in that Tuesday, July 26, 2005 will be the 15th Anniversary of the signing of "The American's With Disabilities Act of 1990." A group of disabled citizens from Memphis and Nashville will be participating in the demonstration to be led by SCLC Memphis Chapter and the clergy. For further information concerning this event, please contact Dr. Dwight R. Montgomery, President of the SCLC Memphis Chapter at 901/795-8149 or 901/488-4798.
San Antonio: Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
JULY 29, 2005– at 8:30 AM - El Mercado, 514 W. Commerce
9:00 AM - ADA Stroll
10:00 AM - Villita Building, 401 Villita St.
Event ends at 1:00 PM. For additional information, contact SAILS at 210 281-1878
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Past, Present & Future. Tuesday July 26, 2005, At The Washington State Capitol Campus, Legislative Building, Columbia Room, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Join our community and those who have supported us in making strides toward equal opportunity and full participation in reflecting on the impact of this important civil rights legislation, celebrating the advocacy and spirit informing the ADA, and envisioning our future. ASL interpretation provided, reasonable accommodation happily provided upon request Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP by emailing Joelle Brouner or phone: (360) 407-3605 if you plan to attend.
Charleston, WV:
- Date: July 26, 2005
- Event: West Virginia ADA Celebration
- Location: Cultural Center at the State Capitol complex in Charleston, WV.
- Contact Information: David Stewart at 304-925-8622
Website: Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.
Milwaukee, WI: Youth Leadership Forum for high school kids with disabilities. The forum will take place at Independence First from the 25th-28th of July. We are currently receiving applications from Milwaukee County high school students! On the 26th of July, Diana Sullivan and Phil Corona of Independence First will be facilitating a session for the forum participants on the ADA and disability. For more information contact, Alie Kriofske Mainella, IndependenceFirst at 226-8112.
Madison, WI: Access to Independence is hosting a celebration on July 26th at Warner Park. The event will start at 5:00 P.M. Warner Park is located at 1625 Northport Drive in the City of Madison. There will also be musical entertainment. This event is free and open to everyone. Come and celebrate this monumental occasion. For information contact Access to Independence, Inc. at (608) 242-8484x 222
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