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Charleston County Celebrates 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – The ADA has improved access and inclusion for an estimated 44.7 million Americans with disabilities, but advocates warn of ongoing threats from Medicaid cuts and employment barriers.
- On July 25, 2025, Allsup Employment Services highlighted workforce participation needs, marking the ADA's 35th anniversary.
- Enacted on July 26, 1990, the ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access.
- Despite progress, workers with disabilities continue to face employment barriers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- The city of Sioux Falls, Levitt at the Falls and ADA Sioux Falls Committee are teaming up for a community celebration, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday downtown with live music, face painting, vendors, resources, and a theatre performance.
- However, pending cuts to Medicaid and removal of federal ADA guidelines threaten progress, while over 70% of people over 40 face aging-related needs.
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Celebrating 35 years of ADA with music, food and fun at EP!C
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A local transportation group is hosting an event to commemorate accessibility. The Greater Peoria Mass Transit District Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee is hosting the 4th Annual ADA WOW! Celebration & Resource Fair on Thursday at EP!C in Peoria. It'll be a celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the ADA and will have resources available to the local ADA community. Dr. ShamRA Robinson, director of community e…
ADA Festival to mark 35th anniversary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - This week marks 35 years since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, changing the lives of millions across the country. Vicki Stewart is one of the co-chairs of this year's ADA Festival and says it'll be a one of a kind weekend. "We've never done a festival, so it's kind of our dream come true, to be honest with you," Stewart said. The festival will showcase a variety of talent, something ADA Festival co…
Charleston County celebrates 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County is marking a major milestone celebrating 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. The law, which went into effect in 1990, helped open doors for people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Today, its impact is still being felt and celebrated. A community-wide event took place at the Park Circle Community Building in North Charleston to reco…
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