How Is Greenwich Doing with ADA Compliance 35 Years After the Federal Law Was Passed?

Disability Rights Activists Join CT ‘Families First” Protest

Saturday’s protest took on additional meaning, as it coincided with the 35th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on June 26, 1990.

Shane and Hannah Burcaw join Bethlehem advocates in commemorating 35 years of the ADA

Bethlehem brought together disability advocates and their allies Saturday to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Notable panelists at the event, held at Bethlehem Area Public Library, included Bethlehem native Shane Burcaw and his wife, Hannah, who detail their experience with Shane’s spinal muscular atrophy on social media. They were joined by Brenda Solitario, special education coordinator …

Celebrating the Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act marked its 35th anniversary on Saturday, continuing its mission to protect people with disabilities from discrimination."The ADA is a critical civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination, and in many areas of public life," said Emily Shuman, director of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center.WATCH THE VIDEO: Celebrating the Americans With Disabilities ActShuman notes that the anniversary…

How is Greenwich doing with ADA compliance 35 years after the federal law was passed?

"We can't have inclusion without accessibility," said Alan Gunzberg chair of the First Selectman's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities.

'The ADA was a start:' The push for accessibility in Colorado Springs continues

Saturday marks the 35th anniversary for the sweeping legislation, symbolizing a history of hard-fought battles for equality that still requires more fight ahead. Noting that accessibility in Colorado Springs has improved from a decade ago, some see a need for more work to be done around housing, employment and public transportation before equality for the disabled is achieved.

‘Our job is to eliminate barriers’: Disability advocates celebrate anniversary of ADA at Lawrence event

Disability advocates shared stories of lived experience, inclusion and public policy Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Continue reading ...