Celebrating the 24th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 28, 2014

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July 26 marked the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Celebrations will occur across the country, especially as the community gears up for the 25th anniversary next year. The Six by '15 campaign is certainly looking forward to these years' celebrations and the exciting work we have to do in the coming year to achieve our goals.

Learn more about ADA by checking out these projects and resources: 

• Celebrating 24 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act from The White House
• On ADA anniversary, Harkin promises to stay in fight
• CDC Public Health Matters Blog - ADA Anniversary: Including People With Disabilities in Public Health
• ADA.gov: The U.S. Department of Justice's website, run by the agency's Civil Rights Division, provides a comprehensive overview, information and technical assistance about the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
• ADA Legacy Tour  - The tour started on July 25, 2014 and will travel the country  with exhibits and workshops, ending the tour in Washington, DC for celebrations of the 25th anniversary.
• The Southeast ADA Center has published an ADA Anniversary Toolkit full of events, videos, resources, and training.
• 10 things you may not know about the ADA from Disability Connection Newsletter - July 2014
• The Disability Visibility Project is working with StoryCorps to collect and preserve diverse voices of people in the disability community.
• 5 Reasons to Celebrate the 24th Anniversary of the ADA from The Huffington Post
• The ADA National Network: The ADA National Network includes 10 regional centers nationwide that offer information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  
• The Center for Civil and Human Rights blog post: Who Will Carry the Torch for the Next 25 Years
•  It's Our Story, 9 years in the making, goes LIVE
• ADA25 T-shirts now available