Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary
July 26, 2024 is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. This prohibition applies to employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services. The aim of the ADA is to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. You can find news and events celebrating the passage of this law below. Learn how to contact your local ADA network here. An additional collection of events can be found on the official ADA Anniversary website.
News
July 26, 2024
Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, proclaimed July 26, 2024 as a day to honor the 34th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Michigan and encourage everyone to renew their commitments to equity and inclusion as the work continues to make Michigan a welcoming and accessible place for everyone.
July 5, 2024
In honor of the 34th anniversary of the ADA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates the significant advances the public health community has made to reduce health disparities and improve inclusion for the disability community. However, the CDC also recognizes that people with disabilities still experience barriers to accessing health care. The CDC is working with their partners across public health disciplines to improve disability inclusion and considerations in ongoing data monitoring systems, health promotion programs, and emergency preparedness and response efforts.
June 12, 2024
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by then-President George H.W. Bush in 1990. It is the nation’s strongest measure protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. It bars discrimination based on disability and guarantees equal access to public buildings and businesses, employment opportunities, transportation, telecommunications, commercial facilities, and state and local government services. This press release includes several facts about disability in America and are based on the responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys.
Events
July 26, 2024; 11:30 a.m. ET
The event “Beyond Barriers: Celebrating the ADA and Disability Innovators” will celebrate the contributions from innovators who have developed products and services that benefit everyone. Hear from disability-owned business enterprises (DOBEs) and other entrepreneurs as they share their stories about how they developed products that improve our daily lives.
July 24, 2024; 12:00 p.m. ET
Join Disability:IN Chicagoland, in collaboration with its affiliate partners Disability:IN DC Metro; Disability:IN Minnesota; Disability:IN Wisconsin; and the Center for Disability Inclusion, for a celebration of the anniversary of the ADA. At this webinar you will learn about the ADA’s impact on building inclusion within a culture that historically has never been inclusive, discuss the changes in society’s perceptions of disability and its connection to other facets of identity, and understand common stumbling blocks to workplace inclusion.
July 24, 2024; 4:00 p.m. ET
Join Pacific ADA Center for an upcoming webinar exploring the history of discrimination and how the ADA changed the lives of people with disabilities. This session will highlight key aspects in the disability rights movement and legislation that led to greater access and inclusion.
July 2, 2024
July is Disability Pride Month! July allows for marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and take a specific moment to acknowledge the experience and importance of people with disabilities to NYC and the region.
July - September
The ADA Audio Conference Series provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This program is designed to enhance an individual's existing knowledge base or facilitate continued learning regarding regulations and trends under the ADA. This series of webinars will take place from the end of July through September.
