The story of the battle to win the 1990 American Disabilities Act (ADA) is one that if you have never taken the time to read, is well worth the research into this topic. For the winning of the ADA is the story not of one, but of the many who engaged all across the nation in acts of boldness that revealed the very real disparities people with disabilities face every day.
The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Disability Advocates of Kent County once again will join area agency partners in a community celebration of this historic act that opened not just doors, but new pathways for our disability community.
This year’s
28th ADA Celebration is once again free and will be held at the Kent District Library’s Kentwood branch. This commemoration will feature live entertainment, delicious food, and a visual art activity led by Artists Creating Together (ACT).
This event is also a chance for members of the disability community to discover those community partners who will be on hand to answer any questions about their services and the benefits out there for individuals with disabilities.
Since they will be ordering food for this event, please take a moment to pre-register for this free event at this
website.